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Rabbit in Minecraft | MinecraftBible
Rabbit is an animal mob in Minecraft 1.21.4 with 3 HP and a dedicated spawn egg.
What is Rabbit?
Rabbit is a Minecraft animal mob in the Prey family. Rabbit has specialised behaviour — refer to the sections below for stats, spawns, and drops.
Namespaced ID: minecraft:rabbit. Summon with /summon minecraft:rabbit ~ ~ ~.
Combat & stats
- Health: 3 HP (1.5 hearts)
- Natural armor: 0
- Movement speed: 0.3
- Knockback resistance: 0%
- Aggro range: 8 blocks
- Hits with Iron Sword (6 dmg): 1
- Hits with Diamond Sword (7 dmg): 1
- Hits with Netherite Sword (8 dmg): 1
Physical size
Rabbit's hitbox is 0.4 blocks wide and 0.5 blocks tall.
Where Rabbit spawns
- Overworld. Biomes: Desert, Flower Forest, Snowy Plains, Grove, Snowy Slopes, Meadow, Taiga, Old Growth Taigas. Group size: 2-3.
Detailed drop table for Rabbit
| Item | Base drop | Looting bonus | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rabbit Hide | 0–1 | +1 max per Looting level | — |
| Rabbit's Foot (rare) | 0–1 | +0.03 chance per Looting level | · Base 10% drop rate — for Leaping potions |
Rabbit behavior & AI
- Killer Bunny (The Killer Bunny) — 1-in-a-million command-spawned white variant that attacks players.
- Golden variant in Deserts, White in Snowy biomes, Black/Brown/Salt & Pepper in Forest/Taiga.
- Eats mature carrot crops — fence gardens.
Rabbit passive behaviour
Almost always passive - only the extremely rare Killer Bunny variant is hostile (dealing up to 8 damage).
Breeding Rabbit
Food: carrot, golden_carrot, dandelion. Cooldown: 300s (5 min). Baby grows up in: 20 minutes.
Spawn egg
In creative mode, the Rabbit Spawn Egg spawns Rabbit instantly. Command: /give @p rabbit_spawn_egg 1.
Tags
- Passive mobs
- Animal
- Has Spawn Egg
- Has Drops
- Prey family
- Breedable
Overview
Rabbit is an animal mob in Minecraft 1.21.4 — part of the Prey family. This page covers its classification, size, spawn-egg availability, real health, and confirmed drops.
Pro tips
- Breed with carrot,golden carrot,dandelion — 300s cooldown per pair.
- Use a lead or boat to relocate rather than fight — passive mobs despawn if they wander too far from the player.
Difficulty and time commitment
- Difficulty: Easy
- Estimated time per run: 5-15 min
Frequently Asked Questions
How much health does Rabbit have?
Rabbit has 3 HP (1.5 hearts).
What does Rabbit drop when killed?
Rabbit can drop Rabbit Hide, Raw Rabbit, Rabbit's Foot (player kill only).
Is Rabbit dangerous to the player?
Rabbit is a animal mob - dangerous mobs will attack on sight, while passive mobs generally ignore the player unless provoked.
How many hits does it take to kill Rabbit?
With an unenchanted sword, Rabbit takes about 1 hit with an Iron Sword (6 damage), 1 with a Diamond Sword (7 damage), and 1 with a Netherite Sword (8 damage).