Zombie
HostileHealth: 20 (10 hearts), 2 natural armor pointsJavaBedrock
Quick answer: Overworld at light level 0. Zombie villagers spawn instead of normal zombies 5% of the time.
How to find Zombie
Overworld at light level 0. Zombie villagers spawn instead of normal zombies 5% of the time.
Spawn conditions: Light level 0. Sieges can spawn zombies around villages at midnight. Drowned convert from zombies that stay underwater.
Drops
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Rotten Flesh | 0-2 (up to 5 with Looting III) | Emergency food; trade with cleric villagers |
| Iron Ingot / Carrot / Potato | 0-1 rare drop | 2.5% total chance of one of these (about 0.83% each); 5.5% total with Looting III |
| Equipped armor, weapons or items | always if picked up | Zombies wearing gear drop it (8.5% base for natural spawns) |
How to kill Zombie
Any weapon works; it is slow and melee-only. Burns in sunlight unless wearing a helmet or standing in water or shade.
Behavior
Pursues players and villagers, calls reinforcements when hurt (Java only), picks up items and wears armor. Helmets break in daylight; armor never wears out otherwise in Java. Source: minecraft.wiki Zombie.
Taming and breeding
Cannot be tamed or bred. Zombie villagers can be cured with Weakness + golden apple.