Drowned
HostileHealth: 20 (10 hearts)JavaBedrock
Quick answer: Oceans, rivers, underwater ruins and dripstone cave aquifers at light level 0. Zombies that stay underwater for 15 seconds also convert into drowned.
How to find Drowned
Oceans, rivers, underwater ruins and dripstone cave aquifers at light level 0. Zombies that stay underwater for 15 seconds also convert into drowned.
Spawn conditions: Light level 0 in water in oceans, rivers and dripstone caves; high density around underwater ruins.
Drops
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Rotten Flesh | 0-2 (up to 5 with Looting III) | Standard zombie-family drop |
| Copper Ingot | 0-1 | 11% chance in both editions, +2% per Looting level - the only renewable copper source |
| Trident | 0-1 | Only from drowned holding one. Java: 6.25% spawn with a trident, 8.5% drop chance (+1% per Looting). Bedrock: 15% spawn with one, 25% drop chance (+4% per Looting) |
| Fishing Rod | 0-1 | Rare held item in Java, 8.5% drop chance when held |
How to kill Drowned
Fight from a boat or shore so they cannot reach you; their melee is weak but trident throwers are dangerous from range. A shield blocks thrown tridents.
Behavior
Swims fast and sinks to walk on the bottom. Trident throwers keep their distance; others rush you. Attacks villagers and baby turtles, and stomps turtle eggs.
Taming and breeding
Cannot be tamed or bred.