Shulker
HostileHealth: 30 (15 hearts)JavaBedrock
Quick answer: End Cities in the outer End islands, camouflaged on walls and ceilings.
How to find Shulker
End Cities in the outer End islands, camouflaged on walls and ceilings.
Spawn conditions: Spawn once with End City generation and do not respawn naturally. A shulker hit by another shulker's bullet can duplicate (Java).
Drops
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Shulker Shell | 0-1 (Java: 50%, +6.25% per Looting level; Bedrock: 0-1 up to 4 with Looting III) | Two shells + a chest = shulker box, the portable inventory |
How to kill Shulker
Kill it while its shell is open to shoot - closed, it takes 80% less damage and deflects arrows. Melee with a sharp sword when it opens, or punch arrows back. Dodge the homing bullets or break them with any hit.
Behavior
Stays disguised as a purpur block, opens to fire homing bullets that cause 10 seconds of levitation - deadly over the void. Teleports when hurt.
Taming and breeding
Cannot be tamed or bred.
Related mobs: EndermanEnder Dragon