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Zombie in Minecraft | MinecraftBible
Zombie is a hostile mob in Minecraft 1.21.4 with 20 HP and a dedicated spawn egg.
What is Zombie?
Zombie is a Minecraft hostile mob in the Zombie family. Zombie is a hostile mob. It attacks players on sight within its 35-block aggro range and deals 3 damage per hit on Normal difficulty (Java Edition).
Namespaced ID: minecraft:zombie. Summon with /summon minecraft:zombie ~ ~ ~.
Combat & stats
- Health: 20 HP (10 hearts)
- Attack damage: 3 per hit (Normal difficulty, Java Edition)
- XP dropped on kill: 5
- Natural armor: 2
- Movement speed: 0.23
- Knockback resistance: 0%
- Aggro range: 35 blocks
- Hits with Iron Sword (6 dmg): 4
- Hits with Diamond Sword (7 dmg): 3
- Hits with Netherite Sword (8 dmg): 3
Physical size
Zombie's hitbox is 0.6 blocks wide and 1.95 blocks tall.
Where Zombie spawns
- Overworld surface & caves. Biomes: Any Overworld biome. Max light: 0. Group size: 1–4. Spawn weight: 100. Standard hostile spawn on any solid opaque block in complete darkness (block light 0). Can also spawn during night on the surface.
- Zombie reinforcement. Biomes: Any. Group size: 1. On Hard difficulty a hit zombie has a 5%–7.5% chance to summon a second zombie nearby (reinforcement).
Detailed drop table for Zombie
| Item | Base drop | Looting bonus | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rotten Flesh | 0–2 | +1 max per Looting level (up to 0–5 at Looting III) | — |
| Iron Ingot (rare) | 0–1 | +1% per Looting level | Rare drop (2.5% base) |
| Carrot (rare) | 0–1 | +1% per Looting level | Rare drop (2.5% base) |
| Potato (rare) | 0–1 | +1% per Looting level | Rare drop (2.5% base) |
Zombie behavior & AI
- Actively pathfinds toward the player from up to 35 blocks away when in line of sight.
- Burns in daylight unless standing in water, shade, or wearing a helmet.
- Breaks wooden doors on Hard difficulty (Java) and any difficulty on Bedrock.
- Baby zombies move faster and can ride chickens, spiders, or other mobs as 'chicken jockeys'.
- Converts to a Drowned after being submerged in water for 30 seconds.
How to fight Zombie
- Iron sword: 4 hits to kill.
- Diamond sword: 3 hits to kill.
- Netherite sword: 3 hits to kill.
- Break line of sight beyond 35 blocks to reset aggro.
Java vs Bedrock differences
- Zombies always break wooden doors regardless of difficulty on Bedrock.
- Baby zombie spawn rate is 15% on Java vs 5% on Bedrock.
Related mobs — Zombie family
Spawn egg
In creative mode, the Zombie Spawn Egg spawns Zombie instantly. Command: /give @p zombie_spawn_egg 1.
Tags
- Hostile mobs
- Hostile
- Has Spawn Egg
- Has Drops
- Zombie family
Overview
Zombie is a hostile mob in Minecraft 1.21.4 — part of the Zombie family. This page covers its classification, size, spawn-egg availability, real health, and confirmed drops.
Pro tips
- On Bedrock: Zombies always break wooden doors regardless of difficulty on Bedrock.
Difficulty and time commitment
- Difficulty: Medium
- Estimated time per run: 10-30 min
Frequently Asked Questions
How much health does Zombie have?
Zombie has 20 HP (10 hearts), and killing it grants 5 experience.
What does Zombie drop when killed?
Zombie can drop Rotten Flesh, Iron Ingot (player kill only), Carrot (player kill only), Potato (player kill only).
How much damage does Zombie deal?
Zombie deals 3 damage per hit on Normal difficulty (Java Edition).
How many hits does it take to kill Zombie?
With an unenchanted sword, Zombie 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).