The Axolotl is one of the cutest and most useful aquatic creatures in Minecraft. This small, water-dwelling mob not only looks adorable but also possesses several interesting traits that make it valuable during underwater adventures. Axolotls are neutral toward players but can actively fight aquatic enemies. One of their unique abilities is playing dead when injured – during this time, they have a chance to regenerate health and return to combat after a few seconds.
Where to find Axolotl in Minecraft
Axolotls don’t spawn just anywhere. Their natural habitat is quite specific. To find them, you need to explore Lush Caves and search for naturally generated bodies of water. These charming mobs only spawn in complete darkness, usually in small ponds or pools deep inside lush cave systems.
Taming and Breeding Axolotls in Minecraft
Although axolotls can’t be tamed in the traditional way, players can still have them as loyal travel companions. All you need to do is catch an axolotl in a Water Bucket, and it will become “yours” in a sense – it won’t despawn, and you’ll be able to transport it, breed it, or keep it in an aquarium! This is a unique form of taming through ownership by bucket.
To “tame” an axolotl, follow these steps:
- Approach it while holding a Water Bucket.
- Right-click on the axolotl.
- You’ll receive an “Bucket of Axolotl”!
Breeding axolotls is not only a great way to get more of these adorable creatures, but it’s also the only way to obtain the blue axolotl – the rarest variant in the entire game. To breed them, you’ll need to find two axolotls in water and have two Buckets of Tropical Fish. The best method is to breed them inside a safe water enclosure, where the baby axolotl won’t be able to escape.
- Approach two axolotls while holding a Bucket of Tropical Fish.
- Right-click to feed them.
- After a moment, hearts will appear above their heads, and a baby axolotl will be born.
If you want to breed them again, you’ll need to wait 5 minutes before they’re ready.
Minecraft Axolotls colors
These adorable creatures come in five colors: pink, brown, yellow, light blue, and blue. All of these variants (except blue one) can be found naturally in wild Lush Caves.
How to get a blue Axolotl in Minecraft
The blue axolotl is a true legend in the world of Minecraft. It is the rarest variant of the mob and one of the most difficult creatures to obtain. Unlike other color variants, the blue axolotl does not spawn naturally in any biome. You won’t find it in Lush Caves, even if you search through hundreds of underground lakes. The only way to obtain one is by breeding other axolotls. With each attempt, there is exactly a 0.083% chance that a blue axolotl will be born. It is considered a prestigious achievement that requires a great deal of patience and determination from the player.
