You can tame eight different types of pets in Minecraft, turning wild mobs into loyal companions that can follow you, help you, or simply reside at your base. While the world of Minecraft is teeming with various creatures, only a select few can be truly domesticated.
Understanding Taming in Minecraft
Taming a mob in Minecraft typically involves a specific item or action that, when successfully performed, causes the wild creature to become friendly towards the player. Once tamed, these pets often exhibit unique behaviors, such as following the player, attacking hostile mobs, or being rideable. It's a rewarding aspect of the game that allows players to form bonds with the game's diverse wildlife.
The Eight Tameable Mobs
Here's a detailed list of the mobs you can tame in Minecraft, along with the items or methods required for their domestication:
| Pet Type | Taming Item/Method | Key Behavior/Utility |
|---|---|---|
| Wolf | Bones | Loyal companion, attacks hostile mobs, sits when commanded. |
| Cat | Raw Cod or Raw Salmon (for stray cats or ocelots) | Keeps Creepers away, sits, can be bred. |
| Parrot | Seeds (Wheat, Pumpkin, Melon, or Beetroot Seeds) | Sits on your shoulder, mimics mob sounds. |
| Horse | Repeatedly riding (empty hand) until hearts appear | Rideable, faster travel, can wear armor and saddle. |
| Donkey | Repeatedly riding (empty hand) until hearts appear | Rideable, can equip chests for storage, breeds with horses for mules. |
| Mule | Repeatedly riding (empty hand) until hearts appear | Rideable, can equip chests for storage (cannot breed naturally). |
| Llama | Repeatedly riding (empty hand) until hearts appear | Rideable, can form caravans, equip chests for storage. |
| Axolotl | Bucket of Tropical Fish (while in water) | Helps in underwater combat, regenerates effects, can be picked up in a bucket. |
It's important to note that while some other mobs, like foxes or pandas, can be befriended or influenced through breeding, they are not typically considered "tamed" in the same interactive pet-like manner as the eight listed above. Taming enriches the gameplay experience by providing companionship and practical advantages in your Minecraft adventures.
For more detailed information on taming each mob, you can refer to the official Minecraft Wiki.
