The Armadillo, a passive mob introduced in Minecraft's 1.20.5 "Armored Paws" update, is found across various warm biomes. Covered in tough scutes, these creatures are key to crafting the new Wolf Armor. Here's how to obtain those crucial Armadillo Scutes.

How to Get Armadillo Scutes in Minecraft

Armadillos reside in warm biomes, spawning in groups of two or three. However, they have a unique defense mechanism: when approached quickly, they curl into a ball. Approach slowly and cautiously to avoid this.

These are the biomes to explore: Badlands, Eroded Badlands, Savanna, Savanna Plateau, Windswept Savanna, and Wooded Badlands.

There are two methods for collecting Armadillo Scutes:

Method 1: Patience and Waiting

Similar to collecting chicken eggs, an Armadillo will drop a single scute every 5-10 minutes. This requires no tools or effort but can be slow, especially if you need many scutes for multiple sets of Wolf Armor.

Method 2: Brushing

The more efficient method involves a crafted Brush. While often used to examine sand and gravel, it can also gently collect one scute per use on an Armadillo.

In the Java Edition, a fully durable, unenchanted Brush can be used four times before breaking. In Bedrock Edition, it's five uses. Damaged Brushes can be repaired by combining two at a crafting table or anvil (enchanted brushes retain enchantments when repaired on an anvil). Brushes can be enchanted with Unbreaking, Mending, and Curse of Vanishing.

To craft a Brush, combine a Feather, Copper Ingot, and Stick in the center three slots of a crafting table (Feather on top, Copper Ingot in the middle, Stick on the bottom).

Remember to approach Armadillos slowly to avoid triggering their defensive roll. Once close, use the appropriate button to brush the Armadillo and collect your scutes.

Once you've gathered six scutes (enough for one suit of Wolf Armor), head to a crafting table to create your canine companion's new protection.

Whether you choose patience or the brushing method, these are the current ways to obtain Armadillo Scutes and craft valuable Wolf Armor in Minecraft.

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