How to Obtain Armadillo Scutes in Minecraft

Introduced in the *Minecraft* 1.20.5 “Armored Paws” update, the Armadillo is a new passive mob found across various warm biomes. With its distinctive hard “Scutes,” this creature plays a crucial role in crafting Wolf Armor, a new feature that enhances the safety of your canine companions. Here’s a detailed guide on how to obtain Armadillo Scutes in *Minecraft*.

How To Get Armadillo Scutes in Minecraft:

Armadillos inhabit warm biomes, appearing in groups of two or three. They have a unique defense mechanism: when approached quickly, they roll into a protective ball. To prevent this, move slowly and cautiously towards them.

Look for Armadillos in the following biomes:

• Badlands
• Eroded Badlands
• Savanna
• Savanna Plateau
• Windswept Savanna
• Wooded Badlands

Once you’ve located an Armadillo, you can collect Scutes in one of two ways:

1. Watch and Wait: Much like a Chicken laying an Egg, an Armadillo naturally drops a Scute every 5-10 minutes. This passive method requires no tools or effort, making it an easy choice. However, if you’re planning to protect multiple Wolves, this approach can be time-consuming and less engaging.

2. Brushing: This is the most popular method for obtaining Scutes and involves using a crafted Brush. While Brushes are typically used on suspicious sand or gravel, they can also be used to gently extract one Scute per brushing session from an Armadillo.

In *Minecraft*’s Java Edition, an unenchanted Brush with full durability can be used on an Armadillo four times before breaking, whereas in Bedrock Edition, it can withstand five uses. Brushes can be repaired by combining two damaged ones, and if they are enchanted, the enchantments can be preserved using an Anvil.

Brushes can be enchanted with:

• Unbreaking
• Mending
• Curse of Vanishing

To craft a Brush, you’ll need a Feather, a Copper Ingot, and a Stick. Arrange these items vertically in the center column of the Crafting Table.

Approach the Armadillo group slowly to avoid triggering their defensive roll, and then use the appropriate button to brush them. With enough Brushes at your disposal, you can collect a significant number of Scutes, which can then be used to craft Wolf Armor.

Once you’ve gathered the required six Scutes, you can craft a set of Wolf Armor at a Crafting Table.

These are the current methods available for collecting Armadillo Scutes in *Minecraft*, allowing you to craft useful items like Wolf Armor to protect your loyal companions.

*Minecraft is available now.*