Zombie
HostileHealth: 20 (10 hearts), 2 natural armor pointsJavaBedrock
Quick answer: Overworld at light level 0. Zombie villagers spawn instead of normal zombies 5% of the time.
How to find Zombie
Overworld at light level 0. Zombie villagers spawn instead of normal zombies 5% of the time.
Spawn conditions: Light level 0. Sieges can spawn zombies around villages at midnight. Drowned convert from zombies that stay underwater.
Drops
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Rotten Flesh | 0-2 (up to 5 with Looting III) | Emergency food; trade with cleric villagers |
| Iron Ingot / Carrot / Potato | 0-1 rare drop | 2.5% each, up to 5.5% with Looting III |
| Equipped armor, weapons or items | always if picked up | Zombies wearing gear drop it (8.5% base for natural spawns) |
How to kill Zombie
Any weapon works; it is slow and melee-only. Burns in sunlight unless wearing a helmet or standing in water or shade.
Behavior
Pursues players and villagers, breaks wooden doors on Hard difficulty, calls reinforcements when hurt (Java). Picks up items and wears armor.
Taming and breeding
Cannot be tamed or bred. Zombie villagers can be cured with Weakness + golden apple.