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Blaze in Minecraft | MinecraftBible
Blaze is a hostile mob in Minecraft 1.21.4 with 20 HP and a dedicated spawn egg.
What is Blaze?
Blaze is a Minecraft hostile mob in the Nether family. Blaze is a hostile mob. It attacks players on sight within its 48-block aggro range and deals 6 damage per hit on Normal difficulty (Java Edition).
Namespaced ID: minecraft:blaze. Summon with /summon minecraft:blaze ~ ~ ~.
Combat & stats
- Health: 20 HP (10 hearts)
- Attack damage: 6 per hit (Normal difficulty, Java Edition)
- XP dropped on kill: 10
- Natural armor: 0
- Movement speed: 0.23
- Knockback resistance: 0%
- Aggro range: 48 blocks
- Hits with Iron Sword (6 dmg): 4
- Hits with Diamond Sword (7 dmg): 3
- Hits with Netherite Sword (8 dmg): 3
Physical size
Blaze's hitbox is 0.6 blocks wide and 1.8 blocks tall.
Where Blaze spawns
- Nether Fortress. Biomes: Nether Wastes. Structure: Nether Fortress blaze spawner. Max light: 11. Group size: 2–3. Only spawns from blaze spawners inside Nether Fortresses.
Detailed drop table for Blaze
| Item | Base drop | Looting bonus | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blaze Rod | 0–1 | +1 max per Looting level (up to 0–4 at Looting III) | Player kill only |
| Glowstone Dust (rare) | 0–1 | +1 max per Looting level | Rare drop |
Blaze behavior & AI
- Fires a burst of 3 fireballs (up to 5 damage each) with a 3-second cooldown, from up to 48 blocks.
- Ignites when in combat — hits deal fire damage as well as impact.
- Immune to fire and lava. Weakness to snowballs (5 HP each).
- Floats and hovers — pathfinds through 3D space (not restricted to ground).
How to fight Blaze
- Iron sword: 4 hits to kill.
- Diamond sword: 3 hits to kill.
- Netherite sword: 3 hits to kill.
- Break line of sight beyond 48 blocks to reset aggro.
Spawn egg
In creative mode, the Blaze Spawn Egg spawns Blaze instantly. Command: /give @p blaze_spawn_egg 1.
Tags
- Hostile mobs
- Hostile
- Has Spawn Egg
- Has Drops
- Nether family
Overview
Blaze is a hostile mob in Minecraft 1.21.4 — part of the Nether family. This page covers its classification, size, spawn-egg availability, real health, and confirmed drops.
Difficulty and time commitment
- Difficulty: Medium
- Estimated time per run: 10-30 min
Frequently Asked Questions
How much health does Blaze have?
Blaze has 20 HP (10 hearts), and killing it grants 10 experience.
What does Blaze drop when killed?
Blaze can drop Blaze Rod (player kill only).
How much damage does Blaze deal?
Blaze deals 6 damage per hit on Normal difficulty (Java Edition).
How many hits does it take to kill Blaze?
With an unenchanted sword, Blaze takes about 4 hits with an Iron Sword (6 damage), 3 with a Diamond Sword (7 damage), and 3 with a Netherite Sword (8 damage).