In this article, you will learn how to cure a Zombie Villager in Minecraft using a Splash Potion of Weakness and a Golden Apple.
Steps to Heal a Zombie Villager
Follow these steps to obtain a new villager in your village.
Secure the Area
Before starting the entire process, you should secure your Zombie Villager in a safe place. A Zombie Villager is a hostile mob that can attack you or be killed by other mobs or sunlight, which would interrupt the curing process. The best solution is to trap it in a small room or block it off so it cannot escape.
Brew a Splash Potion of Weakness
The next step is to prepare a Splash Potion of Weakness, which will apply the Weakness effect to the Zombie Villager. To brew this potion, you will need a Brewing Stand, Blaze Powder, Water Bottles, a Fermented Spider Eye, and Gunpowder. First, you create a regular Potion of Weakness, and then you add Gunpowder to turn it into a splash version.
Use the Splash Potion on the Zombie Villager
Once you have prepared a Splash Potion of Weakness, throw it at the Zombie Villager to apply the Weakness effect. You can confirm it worked by the gray particles around the mob. This step is necessary because without the Weakness effect, you cannot properly start the curing process.
Feed the Zombie Villager a Golden Apple
After applying the Weakness effect, use a Golden Apple on the Zombie Villager. This will begin the curing process, and orange particles will appear.
Wait for the Transformation Process
After using the Golden Apple, the curing process begins and can take up to 5 minutes. During this time, the villager will shake, so it is important to keep it safely enclosed and protected to prevent it from being killed.
FAQ
How Long Does It Take to Cure a Zombie Villager?
Curing a zombie villager in Minecraft usually takes around 3 to 5 minutes, but the exact time may vary because the process includes some randomness.
To speed up the transformation, you can place beds and iron bars nearby, as these blocks increase the chance of the curing process finishing faster. This is especially useful if you need a new villager quickly.
What Potion Do You Need to Cure a Zombie Villager?
To cure a Zombie Villager in Minecraft, you must first apply the Weakness effect, and then use a Golden Apple. The Weakness effect can be applied using:
- a Splash Potion of Weakness
- a Lingering Potion of Weakness
- an Arrow of Weakness
Once the Zombie Villager has the Weakness effect active – indicated by gray particles around it – you can use a Golden Apple to start the curing process.
Do Zombie Villagers Attack?
Yes, a Zombie Villager is a hostile mob that attacks players and other nearby entities such as villagers and iron golems. It behaves exactly like a regular zombie, which means it will automatically chase and try to deal damage to any target within its range. For this reason, before starting the curing process, it is best to trap it in a room or isolate it from other mobs to ensure the process goes safely.
What Are Benefits of Curing Zombie Villager?
Yes, curing a villager will give you much better trades with that specific villager compared to others. After being cured, their prices are reduced, allowing you to buy items for a much lower amount of emeralds. Additionally, if the villager turns into a zombie again and you cure it once more, the prices will become even lower.
Can Baby Zombie Villagers be Cured?
Yes, a baby Zombie Villager can be cured in exactly the same way as an adult. After being cured, it will turn into a baby villager, which will grow up over time.
