Minecraft Warden

This terrifying hostile mob has made its way into the 1.19 update to the Java edition of Minecraft. It is completely blind, relying only on vibrations and its sense of smell to attack mobs. They have the highest health and deal the highest melee damage of all mobs. They are also capable of launching ranged attacks that go through blocks and armor.

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Where does the Warden Spawn?

Wardens do not spawn like any other mob in Minecraft. They are summoned by triggering a sculk shrieker four times. After triggering a sculk shrieker 4 different times, a warden will spawn within 32 blocks.

Sculk shriekers are only found in ancient cities and they can be identified by their black color and green spotted texture. In multiplayer servers, the number of sculk shriekers triggered is counted independently between players. This means that one player needs to trigger 4 sculk shriekers for a warden to spawn.

How do you kill the Warden?

The warden has an unbelievable total health of 500 and can deal a minimum of 8 full hearts on easy mode with his melee attack. Regardless, there are some strategies that can help you take on this imposing mob.

Cobwebs

Using cobwebs can keep the warden slowed down and prevent him from closing the gap between you. Using multiple cobwebs can give you plenty of time to deal damage to the warden or escape him entirely.

Iron Golems

Using multiple iron golems can help keep the warden’s powerful attacks from connecting on you. While the warden is focused on the iron golems, you can deal as much damage as you can to the warden.

Distract with Projectiles

The best way to handle the warden is to keep his attention away from you. Use snowballs, arrows, or even eggs to get the warden to focus on something other than you.

What does the Warden drop in Minecraft?

Wardens will drop a single sculk catalyst upon death. They will also drop experience, but only 5 experience points.

Conclusion

Congratulations, that is just about everything there is to know about this hostile mob. The warden was introduced in the 1.19 update to the Java edition of Minecraft and can be found in the ancient cities that were introduced in the same update. The warden is now the mob with the highest health in Minecraft.