Minecraft Armored Paws Update: Armadillo, Wolf Variants, and Wolf Armor!

The newest Minecraft update is here and is bringing a lot of new friends to the game. Check out the new mobs in Minecraft 1.21!

Minecraft Armored Paws Update: Armadillo, Wolf Variants, and Wolf Armor!
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The Armored Paws update is already here, bringing adorable new mobs to both the Java and Bedrock versions of the game. During Minecraft Live 2023, the typical voting session was held, allowing fans to choose between the crab, the armadillo, and the penguin. You already know who won. By popular demand, we are welcoming the adorable armadillo to the square world.

But that's not all. The Armored Paws update also introduces eight wolf variants, allowing players to choose new and diverse pets. Since we all love our wolves, players have been demanding wolf armor for a while now to protect our loyal friends. And now, we finally have it! Check out all the details about this exciting new update.

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New Minecraft Mobs


The Armadillo

Minecraft Armored Paws Update: Armadillo, Wolf Variants, and Wolf Armor!
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The armadillo is a cute passive mob that resides in badlands and savannas. It gets easily scared when an undead mob or a sprinting player approaches it. The cute paw has very sharp senses, and whenever it feels threatened, it rolls up into a ball and waits until the danger is gone. When rolled up, the armadillo has a stronger defense and takes less damage if attacked. This shy guy drives away spiders and cave spiders.

Armadillos have more significance than just their cuteness. They are the only source of scutes. Armadillo scutes cannot be obtained by force and are available to players only after the armadillo naturally sheds them when brushed. Read below to learn about the significance of the scute.


New Wolf Breeds 

Minecraft Armored Paws Update: Armadillo, Wolf Variants, and Wolf Armor!
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The Armored Paws update introduces eight new wolf variations, bringing the total number of wolf breeds to nine. The breed that was previously the only one in the game is now called the "pale wolf." The new wolf breeds include Ashen, Black, Chestnut, Rusty, Snowy, Spotted, Striped, and Woods. Each of them will inhabit a different biome. Now, all players can choose their new friend with the appearance they prefer!

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How to Get a Wolf Armor in Minecraft?

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Well, it's no coincidence that the armadillo and the first wolf armor are released in the same update. The only way to craft wolf armor is by using an armadillo scute, as mentioned earlier. As we said, you can obtain it only by brushing the armadillo, so make sure not to scare them away! Additionally, you can dye the wolf armor to your liking, allowing you to customize your pet's appearance.

Wolves are one of the best parts of Minecraft, as they are loyal companions willing to protect us in battle. It's great to finally have a way to protect our furry friends and ensure their safety! You can track the state of the wolf's armor and how long it will last through the sounds it produces and the visual damage it receives when its durability drops to 60, 44, and 20 points.

Are you excited about the Armored Paws update? Have fun adopting new and colorful wolves to join you in your adventures! Check out our website for more useful Minecraft content!

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