Vindicator
HostileHealth: 24 (12 hearts)JavaBedrock
Quick answer: Woodland mansions and raid waves 2+; also patrols with pillagers (Bedrock).
How to find Vindicator
Woodland mansions and raid waves 2+; also patrols with pillagers (Bedrock).
Spawn conditions: Mansion rooms (no respawn) and raid waves; raids are the renewable source.
Drops
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Emerald | 0-1 | Up to 4 with Looting III |
| Iron axe | ~8.5% chance | Occasional equipment drop |
How to kill Vindicator
Their iron axe hits extremely hard (19 damage on Hard) and disables your shield on hit - keep distance, use a bow, or pillar up two blocks. Never trade hits with one in close quarters without armor.
Behavior
Chases players and villagers with its axe raised, sprinting fast. In Java, a vindicator named 'Johnny' attacks every mob in sight. Breaks wooden doors in raids (Hard difficulty).
Taming and breeding
Cannot be tamed or bred.