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This scythe belonged to the terror of Highblock Keep, the Jailor.

In-game description

JAILOR'S SCYTHE – This scythe once belonged to the Jailor of Highblock Keep, a cruel villain. The magical chains it produces have restrained many a Villager over the years – now you can use the same power to bind Illagers in position.

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The jailor's scythe is a unique soul scythe variant that can be found within the various missions of Minecraft Dungeons. It is said to be wielded by a jailor of Highblock Keep.

Obtaining[]

Missions

Listed difficulties are considered to be the minimum difficulty the item is obtainable on unless stated otherwise.

Merchants
Ancient mobs

Usage[]

The jailor's scythe possesses above average power, low speed, and high area. It has a continuous attack of two sideways slashes.

Properties[]

  • X melee damage
  • Binds and chains enemies (Chains)
  • +1 Soul gathering

Stats[]

Hit number Base damage Attack duration Area Splash damage drop off Knockback Hit stun
Hit 1 80 0.48s 55° 15% 0 1
Hit 2 80 0.56s 55° 15% 0 1

In-game, damage numbers can vary even in the same power level, and may not be exactly as seen below.

Power Damage
1 12
10 19
20 32
30 50
40 78
50 120
60 183
70 277
80 418
90 630
100 948

Jailor[]

A jailor is an unseen illager said to be a guard of the prison within the Highblock Halls, mentioned in the description of the jailor's scythe. Not much is known about their appearance other than it wields the jailor's scythe.

Sounds[]

SoundDescription
Equip
Impact
Impact
Swing
Swing

History[]

Minecraft Dungeons
Dungeons BetaJailor's Scythe (MCD)Added the jailor's scythe.
1.3.2.0Reduced soul gathering from 2 to 1.
Increased range by ~20%.
Increased damage by 35%.
Increased splash multiplier from 0.4 to 0.75.
1.4.3.0Now obtainable from the Frosted Fjord and the Lone Fortress.
Now obtainable from the camp merchants.
1.8.0.0Increased damage and splash damage factor by ~6.67%.
Now obtainable from the piglin merchant and the First Enchanter.
1.9.1.0Now obtainable from the Abyssal Monument.
1.12.0.0Now obtainable from the Tower.
1.16.2.0Attack speed increased by 20%: Standard - 0.6 to 0.48, Heavy - 0.7 to 0.56.

Issues[]

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