Zombie in Minecraft
This Minecraft tutorial explains all about zombies with screenshots and step-by-step instructions. Let's learn about zombies in Minecraft.
Supported Platforms
Zombies are available in the following versions of Minecraft:
| Platform | Supported (Version*) |
|---|---|
 Java Edition (PC/Mac) | Yes |
 Pocket Edition (PE) | Yes |
 Xbox 360 | Yes |
 Xbox One | Yes |
 PS3 | Yes |
 PS4 | Yes |
 Wii U | Yes |
 Nintendo Switch | Yes |
 Windows 10 Edition | Yes |
 Education Edition | Yes |
* 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.
Background
The following is a picture of what a zombie looks like in Minecraft:
| Hostility Level | Hostile Mob |
|---|---|
| Health Points | 20 health points x 10 |
| Where to Find | In the Overworld in light levels of 7 or less |
| Weapon | Normally does not carry a weapon. In rare cases, a zombie may spawn with a weapon or tool such as: Iron Sword Iron Shovel |
| Attack Method | Moves toward you and tries to hit you. If it is carrying a weapon, it will try to strike you with it. |
| Drops |  0-2 Rotten Flesh 0-1 Carrot (rarely) 0-1 Potato (rarely) Armor (if equipped) Weapon (if equipped) |
| Experience Points | 5 experience points |
| Special Skills | Can pick up a weapon or armor off the ground and then equip it |
Hostility Level (Hostile)
A zombie is a hostile mob. The term mob is short for mobile and is used to refer to all living, moving creatures in the game such as chickens, creepers, and zombies. Because a zombie is a hostile mob, it will attack you in Survival mode but not Creative mode.
Health Points
In Minecraft, a zombie has 10 hearts for health. This gives a zombie 20 health points (because 1 heart = 2 health points). To kill a zombie, you need to inflict 20 points of damage to the zombie.
Where to Find Zombies
In Minecraft, you can find zombies in most Overworld biomes in light levels of 7 or less. Zombies will spawn in the dark, usually at night. Once a zombie has spawned in the dark, it can not survive in the daylight. When the sun comes out, the zombie will burst into flames and take damage until it dies.
If you are having trouble finding a zombie, you can summon a zombie using a cheat or you can use a spawn egg.
Weapon
Normally a zombie does not carry a weapon. However, in rare cases, a zombie may spawn with a weapon or tool such as:
A zombie can also pick up a weapon off the ground and then equip it.
Attack Method
In Minecraft, a zombie will move towards you and try to hit you when it attacks. If it is carrying a weapon, it will try to strike you with the weapon.
Drops
When you kill zombie in Minecraft, it may drop one of the following items: rotten flesh, carrot, or potato.
It is worth noting that it is extremely rare for a zombie to drop a carrot or potato, but it does happen.
Make sure you pick up any dropped items before they disappear. They are useful and should be kept in your inventory to be used later.
Experience Points
As you play the game, you will gain experience. The most common way to gain experience is by killing mobs. When a mob is killed you will see tiny green and yellow balls appear and move towards you.
These orbs represent experience points. When you kill a zombie, you will gain 5 experience points.
Zombie during the Day
A zombie can not survive in daylight. When exposed to light, the zombie will burst into flames and eventually die.
If a zombie stands under a tree or goes in the water, it will be protected from the sun and stop burning. Also, if it gets cloudy and rains or it turns to night, a zombie will be fine and not burn.
Also, if a zombie is wearing a cap or helmet, it will be protected from the sunlight.
Special Skills
A zombie can pick up items such as weapons and armor from the ground and then equip it. This can make a zombie a tougher mob to kill.
Here is an example of two zombies wearing armor.
The zombie on the left is wearing an iron helmet, and the zombie on the right has full leather armor on.
Spawn Egg for Zombie
You can spawn a zombie using the following spawn egg:
Command Examples
Here are some game command examples for a zombie in Minecraft:
NBT Tags for Zombie (Java Edition)
Here are the NBT tags that you can use in game commands for a zombie in Java Edition:
Spawn Events for Zombie (Bedrock/Education)
Here are the spawn events that you can use in game commands for a zombie in Bedrock Edition and Education Edition:
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