"Minecraft Guide: Obtaining Armadillo Scutes"

Introduced in the *Minecraft* 1.20.5 “Armored Paws” update, the Armadillo is a passive mob found across various warm biomes. Encased in tough "Scutes," this creature plays a crucial role in crafting Wolf Armor, a new protective gear for your canine companions. Here’s your comprehensive guide on how to gather Armadillo Scutes in *Minecraft*.

How to Get Armadillo Scutes in Minecraft:

Armadillos thrive in warm biomes and usually appear in groups of two or three. They have a unique defensive mechanism where they roll into a tight ball if approached too swiftly. To avoid triggering this response, move towards them slowly and cautiously.

The biomes where you can spot Armadillos include:

• Badlands
• Eroded Badlands
• Savanna
• Savanna Plateau
• Windswept Savanna
• Wooded Badlands

Once you've located an Armadillo, you have two primary methods to collect their Scutes:

1. Watch and Wait:

Similar to how Chickens drop Eggs, Armadillos will naturally shed a Scute every 5-10 minutes. This passive method requires no tools or effort, making it an easy choice. However, if you're looking to craft multiple sets of Wolf Armor, this approach might be too slow and less engaging.

2. Brushing:

The more popular method involves using a Brush, a tool typically used for investigating suspicious sand or gravel. Brushing an Armadillo gently will yield one Scute per use. In the Java Edition, an unenchanted Brush can be used four times before breaking, while in Bedrock Edition, it lasts for five uses. You can repair two damaged Brushes by combining them, and if they're enchanted, use an Anvil to merge them while retaining both enchantments.

A Brush can be enchanted with Unbreaking, Mending, and Curse of Vanishing. To craft a Brush, you'll need a Feather, a Copper Ingot, and a Stick, arranged vertically in the center column of the Crafting Table.

Approach the Armadillos slowly to prevent them from rolling up, and then use the Brush to collect Scutes. With enough Brushes, you can amass a significant number of Scutes, ready for crafting Wolf Armor.

Once you've gathered the required six Scutes, head to a Crafting Table to create a suit of Wolf Armor for your loyal companion.

These are the current methods to obtain and utilize Armadillo Scutes in *Minecraft*. Whether you choose to wait patiently or actively brush, you're now equipped to protect your wolves in style.

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