How to make a Totem of Undying in Minecraft

This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft a totem of undying with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.

In Minecraft, a totem of undying is an item that you can not make with a crafting table or furnace. Instead, you need to find and gather this item in the game.

A totem of undying is a new item that was added in Minecraft 1.11. It isn't armor that you wear but rather it is an item that you hold it in your hand (similar to a shield). If a player experiences fatal damage while holding a totem of undying, the totem of undying will restore 1 health point and give the player Regeneration II for 40 seconds and Absorption II for 5 seconds.

totem of undying

Let's explore how to add a totem of undying to your inventory.

Supported Platforms

A totem of undying is available in the following versions of Minecraft:

PlatformSupported (Version*)
Java Edition (PC/Mac) Java Edition (PC/Mac)Yes (1.11)
Pocket Edition (PE) Pocket Edition (PE)Yes (1.1)
Xbox 360 Xbox 360Yes (TU54)
Xbox One Xbox OneYes (CU44)
PS3 PS3Yes (1.51)
PS4 PS4Yes (1.52)
Wii U Wii UYes (Patch 24)
Nintendo Switch Nintendo SwitchYes (1.04)
Windows 10 Edition Windows 10 EditionYes (1.1)
Education Edition Education EditionYes (1.0.18)

* The version that it was added or removed, if applicable.
NOTE: Pocket Edition (PE), Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Windows 10 Edition are now called Bedrock Edition. We will continue to show them individually for version history.

Where to find a Totem of Undying in Creative Mode

How to get a Totem of Undying in Survival Mode

You can add a totem of undying to your inventory in Survival mode by killing an evoker. So let's get started!

1. Find an Evoker

First, you need to find an evoker in your Minecraft world.

evoker

An evoker is a type of mob that is only found in the Dark Forest biome in Woodland Mansions.

woodland mansion

2. Attack and Kill the Evoker

Once you find an evoker, you need to attack it. When you attack the evoker, it will turn pink as it takes damage.

attack evoker

Continue to chase and attack the evoker. Once you have killed the evoker, it may drop a totem of undying. There isn't a 100% chance that the evoker will drop a totem of undying when it dies. If it doesn't drop one, find another evoker and try again.

evoker killed

3. Pick up the Totem of Undying

Make sure you pick up the totem of undying before it disappears.

totem of undying

A totem of undying is a useful item and should be kept in your inventory to be used later.

Item ID and Name

Give Command for Totem of Undying

Things to Do with a Totem of Undying

Here are some activities that you can do with a totem of undying in Minecraft: