Armadillo Scute — Minecraft block

Armadillo Scute

A scale-like material dropped by armadillos and used to craft and repair wolf armor.

Block ID minecraft:armadillo_scute
Mod Vanilla
Game versions
1.21

Description

Armadillo Scutes drop from armadillos periodically or when brushed with a brush tool. Armadillos spawn in savanna and badlands biomes. Each scute is used in the crafting recipe for wolf armor, which protects tamed wolves from damage. Six scutes arranged in a helmet-like pattern on a crafting table produce one piece of wolf armor. The armor is dyeable and can be repaired by combining it with additional scutes. Scutes can be collected in bulk from a pen of armadillos, making automated collection practical. They are among the newer crafting materials added to the game in recent updates.

Java & Bedrock Guide

How to get Armadillo Scute and craft Wolf Armor in Minecraft

  1. 1

    Find armadillos

    Travel to a savanna or badlands biome and look for armadillos, the only mob that produces armadillo scutes.

  2. 2

    Wait for a scute to drop

    An adult armadillo drops one scute on its own every 5 to 10 minutes, so stay nearby or fence a few into a pen.

  3. 3

    Brush for an instant scute

    Use a brush on an armadillo to harvest a scute immediately instead of waiting for the natural drop.

  4. 4

    Collect six scutes

    Repeat until you have six armadillo scutes, the exact amount needed for one set of wolf armor.

  5. 5

    Craft and equip wolf armor

    Arrange the six scutes in the wolf armor pattern on a crafting table, then use the armor on a tamed wolf to equip it.

Edition note

Armadillos and armadillo scutes were added in Java Edition 1.20.5 and Bedrock Edition 1.21. Wolf armor can be dyed any of the 16 colors and repaired with extra scutes.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you get armadillo scutes in Minecraft?

Adult armadillos drop one scute on their own every 5 to 10 minutes, and you can also brush an armadillo with a brush to collect a scute instantly.

What are armadillo scutes used for?

Armadillo scutes are used to craft wolf armor, a dyeable set that protects tamed wolves, and to repair that armor when it wears down.

How many armadillo scutes do you need for wolf armor?

You need six armadillo scutes to craft one full set of wolf armor on a crafting table.

Where do armadillos spawn?

Armadillos spawn in savanna and badlands biomes, which are the best places to farm armadillo scutes.

Can wolf armor be repaired and dyed?

Yes. Wolf armor can be dyed any of the 16 colors and repaired by using additional armadillo scutes on the equipped wolf.

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