One of the features that Minecraft players have wanted for a while now is armor for their dogs. But that wait is now over as Minecraft 1.20.5 has made it a reality. For those unaware, this update added the Mob Vote 2023 winner, Armadillo, to the game. The only armadillo drop is armadillo, an item necessary to craft wolf armor. So, we've dedicated this guide to explaining what armadillos are and how to get them in Minecraft. So, with that, let's get started!
How to get Armadillo scute in Minecraft
As the name suggests, Armadillo scutes are drops from the armadillo mob in Minecraft. These are very cute mobs that spawn naturally in all varieties of savannah and badland biomes. Plus, they're a bit rare as well, so you might have to travel and look around a bit before finding a pair.
Luckily, like many other mobs in Minecraft, you can also breed spider-eyed armadillos to breed them. But our focus right now is on getting scutes. Here are the best ways to get them:
The first method is the most natural but not the most effective. It requires you to wait near an adult armadillo, and it will eventually drop a scute on its own. This may take 5-10 minutes, but it does not require any settings or additional resources.
