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Dolphin in Minecraft | MinecraftBible
Dolphin is a passive mob in Minecraft 1.21.4 with 10 HP and a dedicated spawn egg.
What is Dolphin?
Dolphin is a Minecraft passive mob in the Ocean family. Dolphin is a passive mob — it never attacks players.
Namespaced ID: minecraft:dolphin. Summon with /summon minecraft:dolphin ~ ~ ~.
Combat & stats
- Health: 10 HP (5 hearts)
- Natural armor: 0
- Movement speed: 1.2
- Knockback resistance: 0%
- Aggro range: 48 blocks
- Hits with Iron Sword (6 dmg): 2
- Hits with Diamond Sword (7 dmg): 2
- Hits with Netherite Sword (8 dmg): 2
Physical size
Dolphin's hitbox is 0.9 blocks wide and 0.6 blocks tall.
Where Dolphin spawns
- Warm/ocean water. Biomes: Ocean, Warm Ocean, Lukewarm Ocean, Deep Ocean. Group size: 1-2.
Dolphin drops
On death, Dolphin may drop:
Dolphin behavior & AI
- Grants Dolphin's Grace (+swim speed) when player swims within 10 blocks.
- Leads players to nearest Shipwreck or Ocean Ruin when fed Raw Cod / Salmon.
- Dies without water access after ~2 minutes.
How Dolphin attacks
Rams for small damage when provoked (~1.5).
Spawn egg
In creative mode, the Dolphin Spawn Egg spawns Dolphin instantly. Command: /give @p dolphin_spawn_egg 1.
Tags
- Passive mobs
- Passive
- Has Spawn Egg
- Has Drops
- Ocean family
Overview
Dolphin is a passive mob in Minecraft 1.21.4 — part of the Ocean family. This page covers its classification, size, spawn-egg availability, real health, and confirmed drops.
Pro tips
- Use a lead or boat to relocate rather than fight — passive mobs despawn if they wander too far from the player.
- Cross-check the linked items, mobs, and biomes on this page — they're all part of the same route.
Difficulty and time commitment
- Difficulty: Easy
- Estimated time per run: 5-15 min
Frequently Asked Questions
How much health does Dolphin have?
Dolphin has 10 HP (5 hearts).
What does Dolphin drop when killed?
Dolphin can drop Raw Cod.
How does Dolphin attack?
Rams for small damage when provoked (~1.5).
How many hits does it take to kill Dolphin?
With an unenchanted sword, Dolphin takes about 2 hits with an Iron Sword (6 damage), 2 with a Diamond Sword (7 damage), and 2 with a Netherite Sword (8 damage).