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Iron Golems are a village's self-defense mechanism introduced in 12w08a.

Behavior

Iron Golems roam villages with no intent of attacking anything. When provoked, Iron Golems will swing their arms violently at whatever is attacking it and instantly killing it (assuming it has as much or less HP than the player). This is especially useful for killing of hordes of Zombies, as was the reason for creating them. They will attack Endermen, zombie pigmen, blazes, silverfish, skeletons, spiders, cave spiders and zombies if any of them is within their sight. They do not despawn if switched to peaceful and will continue to attack the player (if provoked earlier by hitting him).

Upon death, Iron Golems respawn.

Uses

Defense

An Iron Golem's primary purpose is to defend villagers from zombie attacks. When attacking, they swing their arms as if bludgeoning the enemy.

Village Golem Attacking

A Village Golem attacking.

History

Iron Golems were introduced in 12w08a.

Gallery

Bugs

Trivia

  • Village Golems have a nose resembling that of a Villager.

References


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