As Minecraft players adapt to new mobs like Nautilus and Zombie Horses, Mojang introduces yet another challenge: the Parched. This hostile creature inhabits desert biomes and isn’t your standard skeleton wrapped in bandages. The Parched is tougher, utilizes tipped arrows, and is determined to take you down. This guide will delve into everything you need to know about this formidable foe and how to counter it.
What is the Parched Mob in Minecraft?
The Parched is a unique variant of the skeleton mob introduced in the Mounts of Mayhem update. Found exclusively in desert biomes, it resembles a skeleton but with added toughness and a unique flair. Unlike regular skeletons, the Parched won’t burn under the sun, making traversing desert terrain perilous.
This formidable mob replaces 50% of the skeletons that spawn during the night, coming in groups of up to four when light levels drop to zero. Parched prefer open areas above ground, much like Husks. You may also encounter these hostile creatures riding Camel Husks, launching arrows from the backseat.
How to Spawn and Despawn the Parched
In survival mode, the Parched spawns naturally in desert biomes at night—never in caves. They may appear alone, in groups, or even as riders on Camel Husks.
If you’re in creative mode, simply use the Parched spawn egg to add them to your world or enter the command:
/summon minecraft:parched ~ ~ ~ When it comes to despawning, the Parched will disappear if the player moves far away, or you can switch to Peaceful mode for a manual despawn. For those looking to keep them around for farming purposes, use a nametag to stop them from disappearing.
What are the Properties of Parched in Minecraft?
Now that you know how to encounter the Parched, let’s dig deeper into its properties, attack patterns, and strategies for defending against it.
1. Parched Health
The Parched boasts 16 health points (or 8 hearts), which aligns with standard skeletons. However, it can gain an additional 0-20 armor points depending on its equipped armor, so prepare wisely when heading into desert encounters.
2. Attack Pattern
This mob wields a bow and fires tipped arrows of Weakness. Although similar to the Bogged in attack style, the Parched delivers its shots with precision but at a slower rate.
On easy difficulty, its arrows inflict 1.5 hearts; 2 hearts on normal; and 2.5 hearts on hard. The weakness effect can linger for 30 seconds, affecting your damage output during combat.
To effectively take down the Parched, use a shield to deflect its arrows and equip a weapon enhanced with Smite or Sharpness. Look for opportunities to strike when it charges its bow, minimizing the risk to your health.
Minecraft Parched Drop: What Are the Rewards?
Upon defeating the Parched, players can collect valuable loot, including:
- Bones: 0-2 (up to 5 with Looting 3)
- Arrows: 0-2 (up to 5 with Looting 3)
- Arrow of Weakness: 0-1 with Looting 3
- Equipment Drops: Bow and Armor (8.5% normally, 11.5% with Looting 3)
- 5 XP Orbs, plus an additional 1-3 XP if the Parched is wearing armor.
The Parched brings a thrilling new element to desert survival challenges. With its unique capabilities, careful strategy is essential to successfully navigating encounters with this undead enemy. Are you ready to face the Parched and add it to your experience? Share your thoughts in the comments!
Where can I find the Parched in Minecraft? The Parched spawns in the desert biome during nighttime and can sometimes be found riding a Camel Husk.
What strategies can I employ to defeat the Parched? Equip a shield to deflect its arrows and consider using a weapon with the Smite or Sharpness enchantment for effective combat.
What kind of loot can I expect from the Parched? Defeating the Parched can yield bones, arrows, and possibly armored equipment, offering useful rewards for players.
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