mob
Zombie Horse in Minecraft | MinecraftBible
Zombie Horse is an animal mob in Minecraft 1.21.4 with 15 HP and a dedicated spawn egg.
What is Zombie Horse?
Zombie Horse is a Minecraft animal mob in the Undead family. Zombie Horse has specialised behaviour — refer to the sections below for stats, spawns, and drops.
Namespaced ID: minecraft:zombie_horse. Summon with /summon minecraft:zombie_horse ~ ~ ~.
Combat & stats
- Health: 15 HP (7.5 hearts)
- Natural armor: 0
- Movement speed: 0.2
- Knockback resistance: 0%
- Aggro range: 16 blocks
- Hits with Iron Sword (6 dmg): 3
- Hits with Diamond Sword (7 dmg): 3
- Hits with Netherite Sword (8 dmg): 2
Physical size
Zombie Horse's hitbox is 1.3964844 blocks wide and 1.6 blocks tall.
Where Zombie Horse spawns
- Command / creative only. Group size: 1. Not obtainable in vanilla survival — only via /summon or spawn eggs
Detailed drop table for Zombie Horse
| Item | Base drop | Looting bonus | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rotten Flesh | 0–2 | — | — |
Zombie Horse passive behaviour
Never attacks. Only accessible via commands in vanilla - behaves like a normal horse when tamed.
Spawn egg
In creative mode, the Zombie Horse Spawn Egg spawns Zombie Horse instantly. Command: /give @p zombie_horse_spawn_egg 1.
Tags
- Hostile mobs
- Animal
- Has Spawn Egg
- Has Drops
- Undead family
Overview
Zombie Horse is an animal mob in Minecraft 1.21.4 — part of the Undead 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 Zombie Horse have?
Zombie Horse has 15 HP (7.5 hearts).
What does Zombie Horse drop when killed?
Zombie Horse can drop Rotten Flesh.
Is Zombie Horse dangerous to the player?
Zombie Horse 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 Zombie Horse?
With an unenchanted sword, Zombie Horse takes about 3 hits with an Iron Sword (6 damage), 3 with a Diamond Sword (7 damage), and 2 with a Netherite Sword (8 damage).