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Wither Skeletons are dangerous hostile mobs that spawn in Nether fortresses. Wither skeletons are the Nether equivalent of skeletons. Wither skeletons are three blocks tall, use stone swords and, like other Nether mobs, are immune to fire. When attacked by a wither skeleton, the player is inflicted with the Wither effect for 10 seconds, which darkens the health bar and gradually damages the player over time. When killed, wither skeletons can drop coal and bones, and have a 2.5% (1/40th) chance to drop their skull or stone sword. Wither skeletons can also pick up items, weapons, tools, and armor, similar to other undead mobs.

Appearance

File:Size Comparison Of a Wither Skeleton and Steve in overworld.png

Size comparison of a wither skeleton and a player

Wither skeletons are three blocks tall, and have dark, gray bones. Wither skeletons appear to have long streaks of black marks on their face.

Spawning

Wither skeletons will only spawn near Nether fortress in light levels of 7 or less. Skeleton spawn eggs are able to spawn wither skeletons instead of regular skeletons 80% of the time in the Nether. Similarly, when a spider is spawned in the Nether (by the player, monster spawner, etc.), it has a 0.8% chance of spawning with a wither skeleton.

Combat

Wither skeletons are tough to fight due to their high damage (7♥♥♥♥ on normal) and their ability to sprint. Their fast movement usually yields them at least one hit on the player each encounter. Because you will often have to fight them while fighting blazes, it is often difficult to avoid being hit by one mob or the other. Their biggest weakness is that they cannot pass through a two block high passage because of their height, much like endermen.

If you attack and move backwards at the same time you should not have any trouble avoiding damage provided you have some room to maneuver. If you have your back to a wall spam attacking should be enough to kill a single wither skeleton without taking damage. If you have your back to a wall and are facing more than one wither skeleton it is strongly advised that you move to a position where you have room to maneuver as the wither skeletons move slightly faster than zombies and so more easily overwhelm you. Sniping with a bow is also effective although it is not recommended at under 10 blocks away (without a Punch enchantment) as wither skeletons move surprisingly fast. If you find yourself in a position where a wither skeleton is a one shot, use a diamond sword or axe with high level Smite/Sharpness and ideally, Looting enchantments.

If you find yourself facing a Blaze at the same time the best course of action is to move into a place inaccessible for the Blaze -such as a corridor- and then proceed in taking the above steps to kill the Wither Skeleton. If this is not possible it is suggested that the player run out of range of the Blaze and turn to face the Wither Skeleton. It is strongly advised that inexperienced players do not face both mobs at the same time as this often leads to death, but for more experienced players willing to face both you should either; deal with the Blaze first by charging at it with a sword (do not use a bow as you will be exposed to attack) and then turning and facing the Wither Skeleton or (more recommended) putting the Wither skeleton between yourself and the Blaze so as to use its body as a shield against the Blaze's fireball attack, and then charging the blaze once it is dead.

You can also build partial walls in a nether fortress that fall down from the ceiling and leave a walkway two blocks high. Wither skeletons can't move through two block high spaces so building such structures limits their mobility, and will allow you to damage them with impunity.

If a wither skeleton is able to acquire a bow, it will use it to shoot at you. Any arrows it shoots will be on fire, and will cause you to catch fire, regardless of the bow's enchantments. If a Wither Skeleton picks up a sword enchanted with Fire Aspect, it becomes a considerable threat as the combination of the fire damage and the Wither effect can quickly prove fatal, especially if the sword is made of iron or diamond.

Fighting with Wither Skeletons on exposed fortress walls is good for getting rid of them with minimal effort (particularly with a sword that has Knockback). This comes at the cost of losing the drops, however, and players need to be wary of Ghasts as well.

Another viable tactic is more defensive than offensive. Place "bars" at every intersection (and occasionally in long corridors, if desired) that are tall enough for the player to pass under, but not Wither Skeletons. This works well to prevent ambush, but one must still be aware of their surroundings, especially if a Blaze is nearby.

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History

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{{Extension DPL}}<ul><li>[[Totem of Undying|Totem of Undying]]<br/>{{redirect|Totem}}
{{Item
| image = Totem_of_Undying_JE2_BE2.png
| renewable = Yes
| stackable = No
| rarity = Uncommon
|effects=: {{EffectLink|Absorption}} II (0:05)
: {{EffectLink|Regeneration}} II (0:45){{only|java|short=yes}}/ II (0:40){{only|bedrock|short=yes}}
: {{EffectLink|Fire Resistance}} I (0:40)
}}
A '''totem of undying''' is an uncommon [[combat]] item that can save holders from death. It is dropped by [[Evoker|evokers]], which spawn in [[woodland mansion]]s and [[raid]]s.

== Obtaining ==
=== Mob loot ===
Evokers always drop one totem of undying upon death. The drop rate is not affected by [[Looting]].

== Usage ==
[[File:Totem of Undying Animation.gif|alt=The totem animation in Java Edition.|thumb|Animation of the totem activating {{in|java}}.]]
[[File:Totem of Undying Bedrock Animation.gif|alt=The totem animation in Bedrock Edition.|thumb|Animation of the totem activating {{in|bedrock}}.]]
If the [[player]] is holding a totem of undying in their [[off-hand]] or main-hand slot and receives otherwise fatal [[damage]], the totem saves the player from [[death]]. The totem of undying must be in the player's hand (main hand or offhand) for it to work—it does not work if it is in the [[Heads-up display#Hotbar|hotbar]], unless selected. Any [[mob]] that can hold a totem of undying (in a hand or in the mouth) can use it while holding it.{{only|JE}} The totem can be used only once; it disappears after use. It does not save the player from death caused by [[void]] damage, the {{cmd|kill}} [[command]]s or even a [[tipped arrow]] with [[Instant Damage|harming]] effect damage.<ref>{{bug|MC-206307}}</ref>

== Effect ==
When activated, the totem of undying restores {{hp|1}}, removes all existing [[status effect]]s, then grants 40{{only|bedrock|short=1}} or 45{{only|java|short=1}} seconds<ref>{{bug|MCPE-90716}}</ref> of [[Regeneration]] II, 40 seconds of [[Fire Resistance]] I and 5 seconds of [[Absorption]] II. An animation shows the totem of undying appearing to hover in front of the [[player]]'s screen, similar to the animation seen when a player receives the [[Bad Omen]] or [[Hero of the Village]] effect{{only|bedrock|short=1}} or encounters an [[elder guardian]]. When killed by an [[Instant Damage]] tipped [[arrow]], the arrow's instant damage takes effect after the totem has been activated.

The totem of undying also works in [[Hardcore]] mode.

== Sounds ==
{{edition|java}}:
{{Sound table
|sound=Totem of Undying.ogg
|subtitle=Totem activates
|source=dependent
|description=When something dies, using a totem of undying
|id=item.totem.use
|translationkey=subtitles.item.totem.use
|volume=1.0
|pitch=1.0
|distance=16
|foot=1}}

{{edition|bedrock}}:
{{Sound table
|type=bedrock
|sound=Totem of Undying.ogg
|source=player
|description=When something dies, using a totem of undying
|id=random.totem
|volume=1.0
|pitch=1.0
|foot=1}}

== Data values ==
=== ID ===
{{edition|java}}:
{{ID table
|edition=java
|showforms=y
|generatetranslationkeys=y
|displayname=Totem of Undying
|spritetype=item
|nameid=totem_of_undying
|form=item
|foot=1}}

{{edition|bedrock}}:
{{ID table
|edition=bedrock
|showaliasids=y
|shownumericids=y
|showforms=y
|notshowbeitemforms=y
|generatetranslationkeys=y
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|spritetype=item
|nameid=totem_of_undying
|aliasid=totem
|id=568
|form=item
|translationkey=item.totem.name
|foot=1}}

== Achievements ==
{{load achievements|Cheating Death}}

== Advancements ==
{{load advancements|Postmortal}}

== History ==
{{History||2016|[[File:Totem of Undying (pre-release).png|32px]] An early version of the totem of undying was seen during Minecon shortly before its reveal.}}
{{History|java}}
{{History||1.11|snap=16w39a|[[File:Totem of Undying JE1 BE1.png|32px]] Added totem of undying.}}
{{History||1.11.1|snap=16w50a|The ID name has now been changed from <code>totem</code> to <code>totem_of_undying</code>.}}
{{History||1.13|snap=17w47a|Prior to [[1.13/Flattening|''The Flattening'']], this [[item]]'s numeral ID was 449.}}
{{History||1.14|snap=18w43a|[[File:Totem of Undying JE2 BE2.png|32px]] The texture of the totem of undying has been changed.}}
{{History|||snap=18w47a|The totem of undying is now [[renewable resource|renewable]] as [[evoker]]s now spawn in [[raid]]s.}}
{{History||1.16.2|snap=20w28a|The totem of undying now gives the [[Fire Resistance]] II status effect for 40 seconds.}}
{{History|||snap=20w29a|The level of Fire Resistance given by the totem of undying is now reduced from II to I.<ref>{{bug|MC-194220}}</ref>}}
{{History||1.20.2|snap=23w31a|Totems of undying now trigger [[sculk sensor]]s when they activate.<ref>{{bug|MC-261427||Sculk sensors and calibrated sculk sensors don't detect totem of undying activating|Fixed}}</ref>}}

{{History|pocket}}
{{History||1.1.0|snap=alpha 1.1.0.0|[[File:Totem of Undying JE1 BE1.png|32px]] Added totem of undying.}}
{{History|bedrock}}
{{History||1.10.0|snap=beta 1.10.0.3|[[File:Totem of Undying JE2 BE2.png|32px]] The texture of the totem of undying has been changed.}}
{{History||1.11.0|snap=beta 1.11.0.3|The totem of undying is now [[renewable resource|renewable]] as [[evoker]]s now spawn in [[raid]]s.}}
{{History||1.16.100|snap=beta 1.16.100.54|The level of Fire Resistance given by the totem of undying is now reduced from II to I.<ref>{{bug|MCPE-52364}}</ref>}}
{{History||1.16.100|snap=beta 1.16.100.56|The ID of totems of undying has been changed from <code>totem</code> to <code>totem_of_undying</code>.}}

{{History|console}}
{{History||xbox=TU54|xbone=CU44|ps=1.52|wiiu=Patch 24|switch=1.0.4|[[File:Totem of Undying JE1 BE1.png|32px]] Added totem of undying.}}
{{History||xbox=TU56|xbone=CU48|ps=1.55|wiiu=Patch 26|switch=1.0.6|The totem of undying now applies [[Fire Resistance]] II when used.}}
{{History||xbox=none|xbone=none|ps=1.90|wiiu=none|switch=none|[[File:Totem of Undying JE2 BE2.png|32px]] The texture of the totem of undying has been changed.}}
{{History||xbox=none|xbone=none|ps=1.91|wiiu=none|switch=none|The totem of undying is now [[renewable resource|renewable]] as [[evoker]]s now spawn in [[raid]]s.}}

{{History|new3ds}}
{{History||1.9.19|[[File:Totem of Undying JE1 BE1.png|32px]] Added totem of undying.}}
{{History|foot}}

== Issues ==
{{issue list}}

== Trivia ==
* If a [[mob]] holds a totem of undying, the mob also resurrects upon [[Health#Death|death]] and the [[sound]] effect plays. However, the animation does not appear.
* In the {{el|ds}}, the totem of undying can be put in any hotbar slot to activate it, due to the lack of an [[Dual wield|off-hand slot]] in that version.
* Being able to obtain totems of undying in [[raids]] without exploring [[woodland mansions]] is considered a "massive game play design flaw" by Mojang.<ref>{{ytl|YRPlscod34Y}}</ref>

== Gallery ==
<gallery>
File:Particle totem of undying.png|Screenshot of the totem of undying being used mid-animation after a [[drowned]] deals otherwise fatal damage to the player.
File:Totem of Undying activating.gif|Animation of the totem activating.
File:Totem animation in third person mode.png|The totem animation in third person mode.
</gallery>

== References ==
{{reflist}}

{{Items}}

[[de:Totem der Unsterblichkeit]]
[[fr:Totem d'immortalité]]
[[ja:不死のトーテム]]
[[ko:불사의 토템]]
[[lzh:保命符]]
[[nl:Totem der onsterfelijkheid]]
[[pl:Totem nieśmiertelności]]
[[pt:Totem da imortalidade]]
[[ru:Тотем бессмертия]]
[[th:Totem of Undying]]
[[zh:不死图腾]]
[[Category:Renewable resources]]</li><li>[[Diamond|Diamond]]<br/>{{For}}
{{redirect|Diamonds|the achievement|Achievements#DIAMONDS!|the advancement|Advancements#Diamonds!}}
{{Item
| image = Diamond.png
| renewable = No
| stackable = Yes (64)
| rarity = Common}}
A '''diamond''' is a mineral that can only be obtained from [[Diamond Ore|diamond ore]], [[chest loot|loot chests]] and [[Suspicious Block|suspicious blocks]]. It is required to craft diamond [[tool]]s and [[armor]] (and therefore obtain [[obsidian]] to access the [[The Nether|Nether]]), [[enchanting table]]s, [[jukebox]]es and duplicate [[smithing template]]s.

== Obtaining ==
{{see also|Tutorials/Diamonds}}
=== Mining ===
{{see also|Diamond Ore#Natural generation}}
[[Diamond ore]] can be mined using an iron [[pickaxe]] or stronger. An ore drops a single diamond. If mined by any other tool, it drops nothing. If the pickaxe is enchanted with [[Fortune]], it can drop an extra diamond per level of Fortune, allowing for a maximum of 4 diamonds with Fortune III. If the ore is mined using a pickaxe enchanted with [[Silk Touch]], it drops an ore block rather than a diamond. The ore is found at level 15 or lower, most commonly between -50 and -64; levels -58 and -59 are the preferred levels to mine at since they don't contain [[bedrock]], as it starts spawning at -60.

=== Chest loot ===
{{LootChestItem|diamond}}

=== Suspicious sand ===

When brushing [[suspicious sand]] in [[desert pyramid]]s, they have a {{frac|1|7}} chance to drop a diamond.

=== Crafting ===
{{Crafting
|Block of Diamond
|Output= Diamond,9
|type= Material
}}

=== Smelting ===
{{Smelting
|showname=1
|Diamond Ore; Deepslate Diamond Ore
|Diamond
|1
}}

== Usage ==

Diamonds are mainly used to craft high-tier armor and equipment, which in turn are also used in making [[netherite]] armor and equipment. 

=== Crafting ingredient ===

{{crafting usage}}

=== Trading ===

{{IN|bedrock}}, expert-level armorer, toolsmith, and weaponsmith villagers buy one diamond for an emerald as part of their trades.

{{IN|java}}, journeyman-level armorer villagers have a 40% chance of offering to buy one diamond for one emerald. Expert-level toolsmith villagers have {{frac|2|3}} chance of offering to buy one diamond for one emerald. Expert-level weaponsmith villagers always offer to buy one diamond for one emerald.

=== Repairing ===

Diamonds are the repair items for the diamond [[tier]] and [[armor material]], and thus can be used to [[item repair|repair]] the following items in an [[anvil]] or [[grindstone]]:
* {{ItemLink|Diamond Helmet}}
* {{ItemLink|Diamond Chestplate}}
* {{ItemLink|Diamond Leggings}}
* {{ItemLink|Diamond Boots}}
* {{ItemLink|Diamond Sword}}
* {{ItemLink|Diamond Pickaxe}}
* {{ItemLink|Diamond Axe}}
* {{ItemLink|Diamond Shovel}}
* {{ItemLink|Diamond Hoe}}

=== Beacons ===

Diamonds can be used to select powers from a [[beacon]]. The player must select one of the available powers then insert a diamond into the item slot. 

A diamond can be substituted for an [[iron ingot]], a [[gold ingot]], an [[emerald]] or a [[netherite ingot]].

=== Smithing ingredient ===
{{Smithing
|head=1
|ingredients=Any Armor Trim +<br/>Any Armor Piece + <br/>Diamond
|Any Armor Trim Smithing Template
|Netherite Chestplate
|Diamond
|Diamond Trim Netherite Chestplate
|showdescription=1
|description = All armor types can be used in this recipe,<br/>a netherite chestplate is shown as an example.<br/>
|tail=1
}}

;Trim color palette
The following color palettes are shown on the designs on trimmed armor:
*{{TrimPalette|diamond}}
*{{TrimPalette|diamond|darker=1}} (a darker color palette is used when a diamond armor piece is trimmed using a diamond).

== Data values ==
=== ID ===
{{edition|java}}:
{{ID table
|edition=java
|showitemtags=y
|showforms=y
|generatetranslationkeys=y
|displayname=Diamond
|spritetype=item
|nameid=diamond
|itemtags=beacon_payment_items
|form=item
|foot=1}}

{{edition|bedrock}}:
{{ID table
|edition=bedrock
|shownumericids=y
|showforms=y
|notshowbeitemforms=y
|generatetranslationkeys=y
|displayname=Diamond
|spritetype=item
|nameid=diamond
|id=304
|form=item
|foot=1}}

== Achievements ==

{{load achievements|DIAMONDS!;Diamonds to you!;Enchanter}}

== Advancements ==

{{load advancements|Diamonds!}}

== History ==

{{History|java indev}}
{{History||0.31|snap=20100128|[[File:Diamond JE1 BE1.png|32px]] Added diamonds. Initially, they were referred to as "emeralds".
|A stack of 100 diamonds can be found inside the  [[Indev house]] [[chest]]s.}}
{{History|||snap=20100129|Diamond can be used to craft [[diamond block]]s and diamond [[sword]]s, [[shovel]]s, [[pickaxe]]s and [[axe]]s.
|Diamonds can no longer be found inside the Indev House due to all items having been removed from its chests.
|Diamond can be obtained by smelting diamond blocks.}}
{{History|||snap=20100130|[[Emerald]]s from the previous version are now officially known as "diamonds", though this has no actual effect as item names are not yet displayed in-game.
|[[Diamond block]]s now require 9 diamonds (3×3) instead of 4 (2×2) to be [[crafting|crafted]], making them much more expensive.}}
{{History||20100206|Diamonds are now used to craft diamond [[hoe]]s.}}
{{History||20100212-1|Diamonds are now used to craft diamond [[helmet]]s, [[chestplate]]s, [[leggings]] and [[boots]].}}
{{History|java alpha}}
{{History||v1.0.14|Diamonds are now used to craft [[jukebox]]es.}}
{{History|java beta}}
{{History||1.8|snap=Pre-release|Diamonds are now found in [[mineshaft]] [[chest]]s.}}
{{History|java}}
{{History||1.0.0|snap=Beta 1.9 Prerelease 2|[[Diamond ore]] can now be [[smelting|smelted]] into diamonds.}}
{{History|||snap=Beta 1.9 Prerelease 3|Diamonds are now used to craft [[enchantment table]]s.
|Diamonds are now found in [[stronghold]] altar [[chest]]s.}}
{{History||1.1|snap=12w01a|Diamonds are now found in [[village]] [[villager|blacksmith]] [[chest]]s.}}
{{History||1.3.1|snap=12w21a|Diamonds can now be [[trading|traded]] to blacksmith [[villager]]s in quantities of 3–5 for 1 [[emerald]].
|Added [[desert temple]]s, with a hidden [[chest]] room and loot containing diamonds.}}
{{History|||snap=12w21b|Diamonds have been changed in the game code from "emerald" to "diamond", due to actual [[emerald]]s being added. Diamond's original name during [[Indev]], as stated above, was emerald in the code, and was kept this way until this snapshot.}}
{{History|||snap=12w22a|Added [[jungle temple]]s, which contain loot [[chest]]s with diamonds.}}
{{History|||snap=1.3|[[File:Diamond JE2 BE2.png|32px]] The texture of diamonds has been changed.}}
{{History||1.4.6|snap=12w49a|Diamonds can now be used to [[crafting|craft]] a [[firework star]] with a trail.}}
{{History||1.6.1|snap=13w16a|Diamond is now used to craft diamond [[horse armor]].}}
{{History|||snap=13w18a|Diamond is no longer used to craft diamond [[horse armor]].|Diamonds are now found in [[nether fortress]] [[chest]]s.}}
{{History||1.8|snap=14w02a|Diamonds can now be [[traded]] to any black apron [[villager]] in quantities of 3–4 for 1 [[emerald]], as their tier III trade.}}
{{History||1.9|snap=15w31a|Diamonds now generate in [[end city]] [[chest]]s.}}
{{History|||snap=15w43a|The average yield of diamonds have been slightly decreased in [[nether fortress]] chests.}}
{{History|||snap=15w44a|The average yield of diamonds in [[desert temple]] and [[mineshaft]] chests have been decreased.}}
{{History||1.13|snap=17w47a|Prior to [[1.13/Flattening|''The Flattening'']], this [[item]]'s numeral ID was 264.}}
{{History|||snap=18w10a|Diamonds now generate in [[buried treasure]] [[chest]]s.}}
{{History|||snap=18w11a|Diamonds now generate in [[shipwreck]] treasure chests.}}
{{History||1.14|snap=18w43a|[[File:Diamond JE3 BE3.png|32px]] The texture of diamonds has been changed.}}
{{History|||snap=18w50a|Diamonds can now be found in [[chest]]s in [[village]] toolsmith houses.}}
{{History||1.16|snap=20w16a|Diamonds now generate in bastion remnants chests.}}
{{History||1.16.2|snap=20w30a|The chance of finding diamonds in bastion remnant chests is increased from 8.6% to 15.8%.}}
{{History||1.17|snap=21w08a|Diamonds can now drop and be smelted from [[deepslate diamond ore]].}}
{{History||1.20<br>(Experimental)|link=1.19.4|snap=23w04a|Diamonds can now be used to craft [[smithing template]]s.
|Diamonds can now be used as an armor trim material.}}
{{History|||snap=23w07a|Diamonds now drop when brushing [[suspicious sand]] in [[desert pyramid]]s.}}
{{History||1.20|snap=23w12a|The probability for the diamond to generate in the [[suspicious sand]] in [[desert temple]] has been changed from 1/7 to 1/8.}}

{{History|pocket alpha}}
{{History||v0.2.0|[[File:Diamond JE1 BE1.png|32px]] Added diamonds. They are currently unobtainable and serve no purpose.}}
{{History||v0.3.2|Diamonds can be collected and used to craft [[blocks of diamond]] and diamond [[axe]]s, [[pickaxe]]s, [[sword]]s and [[shovel]]s.}}
{{History||v0.4.0|Diamonds are now used to [[crafting|craft]] diamond [[hoe]]s.}}
{{History||v0.5.0|Diamonds are now used to craft [[nether reactor core]]s.}}
{{History||v0.6.0|Diamonds are now used to craft diamond [[armor]].}}
{{History||v0.8.0|snap=build 1|[[File:Diamond JE2 BE2.png|32px]] The texture of diamonds has been changed.}}
{{History||v0.12.1|snap=build 1|Diamonds are now used to craft [[enchanting table]]s.
|Diamonds are no longer used to craft [[nether reactor core]]s and are now instead dropped by it.
|Diamonds now generate in [[nether fortress]] [[chest]]s.}}
{{History||v0.13.0|snap=build 1|Diamonds now have a chance to generate in [[desert temple]] chests.}}
{{History||v0.14.0|snap=build 1|Diamonds are now found in [[minecart with chest]]s in [[mineshaft]]s.}}
{{History||v0.15.0|snap=build 1|Diamonds can now be found in [[jungle temple]] [[chest]]s.}}
{{History|pocket}}
{{History||1.0.0|snap=alpha 0.17.0.1|Diamonds can now be found in altar [[chest]]s in [[stronghold]]s, [[dungeon]] chests and [[end city]] chests.}}
{{History|||snap=alpha 1.0.0.0|Diamonds can now be found in [[villager|blacksmith]] [[chest]]s in [[village]]s.}}
{{History||1.0.4|snap=alpha 1.0.4.0|3-4 diamonds can now be traded to blacksmith [[villager]]s for an [[emerald]] as part of their third tier trades.}}
{{History|bedrock}}
{{History||1.2.0|snap=beta 1.2.0.2|Diamonds can now be used to [[crafting|craft]] a [[firework star]] with a trail. 
|Diamonds can now be used to craft [[jukebox]]es.}}
{{History||1.4.0|snap=beta 1.2.14.2|Diamonds can now be found inside [[buried treasure]] [[chest]]s and [[shipwreck]]s.}}
{{History||1.10.0|snap=beta 1.10.0.3|Diamonds can now be found in [[plains]] [[village]] weaponsmith chests.
|[[File:Diamond JE3 BE3.png|32px]] The texture of diamonds has been changed.}}
{{History||1.11.0|snap=beta 1.11.0.1|Diamonds can now be found in village toolsmith chests and in [[savanna]], [[desert]], [[taiga]], and [[snowy taiga]] village weaponsmith chests.}}
{{History|||snap=beta 1.11.0.4|Armorer, toolsmith, and weaponsmith [[villager]]s now [[trading|buy]] one diamond for an [[emerald]] as part of their fourth tier [[trading|trades]].}}
{{History||1.16.0|snap=beta 1.16.0.57|Diamonds can now be found in [[bastion remnant]] chests.}}
{{History||1.17.0|snap=beta 1.16.230.52|Diamonds can now drop and be smelted from [[deepslate diamond ore]].}}
{{History||1.20.0<br>(Experimental)|link=Bedrock Edition 1.19.70|snap=beta 1.19.70.23|Diamonds now drop when brushing [[suspicious sand]] in [[desert pyramid]]s.}}
{{History||1.20.0<br>(Experimental)|link=Bedrock Edition 1.19.80|snap=beta 1.19.80.21|Diamonds can now be used to craft [[smithing template]]s.
|Diamonds can now be used as an armor trim material.}}

{{History|console}}
{{History||xbox=TU1|xbone=CU1|ps=1.0|wiiu=Patch 1|switch=1.0.1|[[File:Diamond JE1 BE1.png|32px]] Added diamonds.}}
{{History||xbox=TU5|Diamonds are now found in the new [[mineshaft]] [[chest]]s.}}
{{History||xbox=TU7|Diamonds are now used to craft [[enchantment table]]s.}}
{{History||xbox=TU9|Diamonds are now found in [[village]] [[villager|blacksmith]] [[chest]]s.}}
{{History||xbox=TU14|ps=1.04|Diamonds can now be [[trading|traded]] to blacksmith [[villager]]s in quantities of 3–5 for 1 [[emerald]].
|Added [[desert temple]]s, with a hidden [[chest]] room and loot containing diamonds.|Added [[jungle temple]]s, which contain loot [[chest]]s with diamonds.|[[File:Diamond JE2 BE2.png|32px]] The texture of diamonds has been changed.}}
{{History||xbox=TU19|xbone=CU7|ps=1.12|Diamonds can now be used to [[crafting|craft]] a [[firework star]] with a trail|Diamonds are now found in the new [[nether fortress]] [[chest]]s.}}
{{History||xbox=TU31|xbone=CU19|ps=1.22|wiiu=Patch 3|Diamonds can now be [[traded]] to any black apron [[villager]] in quantities of 3–4 for 1 [[emerald]], as their tier III trade.}}
{{History||xbox=TU46|xbone=CU36|ps=1.36|wiiu=Patch 15|Diamonds now generate in [[end city]] [[chest]]s.}}
{{History||xbox=TU69|xbone=none|ps=1.76|wiiu=Patch 38|switch=none|Diamonds now generate in [[buried treasure]] [[chest]]s.|Diamonds now generate in [[shipwreck]] treasure chests.}}
{{History||xbox=none|ps=1.90|wiiu=none|[[File:Diamond JE3 BE3.png|32px]] The texture of diamonds has been changed.}}

{{History|new3DS}}
{{History||0.1.0|[[File:Diamond JE2 BE2.png|32px]] Added diamonds.}}
{{History|foot}}

==Issues==
{{issue list}}

==Trivia==
*Unlike in ''Minecraft'', newly mined [[Wikipedia:Diamond|diamond]]s in real life are rough, cloudy stones. The largest, purest ones are polished into crystal-clear gemstones, while the rest are used in industry for cutting and grinding.
*Although diamonds themselves are not renewable, all tools, weapons, and armor made from diamonds can be acquired through [[trading]], and are therefore renewable. Other items crafted from diamonds are not renewable.
*In the April fools version [[Java Edition 2.0]], [[Diamond Chicken|diamond chickens]] can lay diamonds. This does not exist in newer versions, as this was a joke.
*The item forms of diamonds and [[Turtle Egg|turtle eggs]] have the same shape.

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:DiamondOre.png|Naturally occurring diamonds.
File:MultipleOreBlobs.png|Multiple ore blobs.
File:Lava Diamond.png|Diamond ore near Lava.
File:Diamond ore blob.png|Another Diamond ore blob near Lava.
File:10 ore diamond blob.png|10 ore diamond blob.
File:Trading a diamond for an emerald.png|A blacksmith offering an [[emerald]] for a diamond.
File:Diamond Pendant Necklace JINX.jpg|Official diamond pendant made by [https://www.jinx.com JINX].
File:All Mine JINX.jpg|Official t-shirt artwork "All Mine" which features a diamond. Made by JINX
</gallery>

== External Links ==
*[https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/article/taking-inventory--diamond Taking Inventory: Diamond] – Minecraft.net on February 20, 2019

{{items}}

[[cs:Diamant]]
[[de:Diamant]]
[[el:Διαμάντι]]
[[es:Diamante]]
[[fr:Diamant]]
[[hu:Gyémánt]]
[[it:Diamante]]
[[ja:ダイヤモンド]]
[[ko:다이아몬드]]
[[nl:Diamant]]
[[pl:Diament]]
[[pt:Diamante]]
[[ru:Алмаз]]
[[th:เพชร]]
[[tr:Elmas]]
[[uk:Діамант]]
[[zh:钻石]]
[[Category:Non-renewable resources]]</li></ul>
12w36aAdded wither skeletons.
12w38bWither skeletons spawn more frequently.
1.4.4
{{Extension DPL}}<ul><li>[[Flint|Flint]]<br/>{{Item
| image = Flint.png
|type=
| renewable = Yes
| stackable = Yes (64)
}}

'''Flint''' is a mineral obtained from [[gravel]].

== Obtaining ==
=== Mining ===
When a block of [[gravel]] is mined, there is a 10% chance for a single piece of flint to drop instead of the [[gravel]] block. When mined with a [[Fortune]]-enchanted tool, this chance increases to 16% at Fortune I, 25% at Fortune II, and 100% at Fortune III. Gravel mined using a tool with [[Silk Touch]] or gravel that fell on a non-solid block never produces flint.

=== Trading ===
Novice-level [[Trading#Fletcher|fletcher]] [[villager]]s have a 50%{{only|bedrock}} or {{frac|2|3}}{{only|java}} chance to offer 10 pieces of flint for 10 blocks of gravel and an [[emerald]].

=== Chest loot ===

{{LootChestItem|flint}}

== Usage ==
=== Crafting ingredient ===

{{crafting usage}}

=== Trading ===
Apprentice-level fletcher villagers buy 26 flint for an emerald.

Apprentice-level leatherworker villagers have a {{frac|2|3}} chance to buy 26 flint for an emerald {{in|java}}, and always offer the trade {{in|bedrock}}.

Journeyman-level toolsmith villagers have a {{frac|2|5}} chance to buy 30 flint for one emerald in ''Java Edition'', and always offer the trade in Bedrock Edition.

Journeyman-level weaponsmith villagers buy 24 flint for an emerald.

== Data values ==
=== ID ===
{{edition|java}}:
{{ID table
|edition=java
|showforms=y
|generatetranslationkeys=y
|displayname=Flint
|spritetype=item
|nameid=flint
|form=item
|foot=1}}

{{edition|bedrock}}:
{{ID table
|edition=bedrock
|shownumericids=y
|showforms=y
|notshowbeitemforms=y
|generatetranslationkeys=y
|displayname=Flint
|spritetype=item
|nameid=flint
|id=356
|form=item
|foot=1}}

== History ==
{{History|java indev}} 
{{History||20100219|[[File:Flint JE1 BE1.png|32px]] Added flint.
|Flint is now used to craft [[flint and steel]].}}
{{History|java alpha}}
{{History||v1.0.14|Crafting [[arrow]]s now requires flint, rather than [[iron ingot]]s.}}
{{History|java}}
{{History||1.3.1|snap=12w21a|Farmer [[villager]]s now [[trading|sell]] 4–5 flint for 1 [[emerald]] and 10 [[gravel]].}}
{{History|||snap=1.3|[[File:Flint JE2 BE2.png|32px]] The texture of flint has been slightly changed.}}
{{History||1.8|snap=14w02a|Fletcher [[villager]]s now sell 6–10 flint for 1 emerald and 10 gravel.}}
{{History||1.13|snap=17w47a|Prior to [[1.13/Flattening|''The Flattening'']], this [[item]]'s numeral ID was 318.}}
{{History||1.14|snap=18w43a|[[File:Flint JE3 BE3.png|32px]] The texture of flint has been changed.}}
{{History|||snap=18w50a|Flint can now be found in [[chest]]s in [[village]] fletcher houses.}}
{{History|||snap=19w11a|Fletcher, leatherworker, toolsmith and weaponsmith [[villager]]s now [[trading|buy]] flint.}}
{{History||1.16|snap=20w07a|Flint has a {{frac|10|109}} (~9.17%) chance of being given by the new [[piglin]]s when [[bartering]], in a stack size of 3–8, making it renewable.}}
{{History|||snap=20w09a|Flint can no longer be obtained by bartering with piglins. However, they are still renewable as piglins offer [[gravel]].}}
{{History|||snap=20w16a|Flint now generates in [[ruined portal]] chests.}}

{{History|pocket alpha}}
{{History||v0.3.3|[[File:Flint JE1 BE1.png|32px]] Added flint. 
|Flint can be used to craft [[arrow]]s.}}
{{History||v0.4.0|Flint can now be used to make [[flint and steel]].}}
{{History||v0.8.0|snap=build 1|[[File:Flint JE2 BE2.png|32px]] The texture of flint has been changed.}}
{{History|pocket}}
{{History||1.0.4|snap=alpha 1.0.4.0|Fletcher [[villager]]s now [[trading|sell]] 6–10 flint for 1 [[emerald]] and 10 [[gravel]].}}
{{History|bedrock}}
{{History||1.10.0|snap=beta 1.10.0.3|[[File:Flint JE3 BE3.png|32px]] The texture of flint has been changed.}}
{{History||1.11.0|snap=beta 1.11.0.1|Flint can now be found in [[village]] fletcher [[chest]]s.}}
{{History|||snap=beta 1.11.0.4|[[Trading]] has been changed, fletcher [[villager]]s now have a 50% chance to [[trading|sell]] 10 flint for 10 [[gravel]] and one [[emerald]] as part of their first tier trade.
|Flint can now be [[trading|sold]] to toolsmith, weaponsmith, fletcher, and leatherworker villagers.}}

{{History|console}}
{{History||xbox=TU1|xbone=CU1|ps=1.0|wiiu=Patch 1|switch=1.0.1|[[File:Flint JE1 BE1.png|32px]] Added flint.}}
{{History||?|[[File:Flint JE2 BE2.png|32px]] The texture of flint has been changed.}}
{{History||xbox=none|xbone=none|ps=1.90|wiiu=none|switch=none|[[File:Flint JE3 BE3.png|32px]] The texture of flint has been changed.}}
{{History|foot}}

== Issues ==
{{issue list}}

== Gallery ==
<gallery>
File:GodPortal.png|A piece of flint found in a [[ruined portal]] chest, together with an [[enchanted golden apple]].
</gallery>

== References ==
{{reflist}}

== External Links ==
*[https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/article/taking-inventory--flint Taking Inventory: Flint] – Minecraft.net on October 31, 2019

{{Items}}

[[Category:Renewable resources]]

[[cs:Pazourek]]
[[de:Feuerstein]]
[[es:Pedernal]]
[[fr:Silex]]
[[hu:Kovakő]]
[[it:Selce]]
[[ja:火打石]]
[[ko:부싯돌]]
[[nl:Vuursteen]]
[[pl:Krzemień]]
[[pt:Sílex]]
[[ru:Кремень]]
[[th:หินเหล็กไฟ]]
[[uk:Кремінь]]
[[zh:燧石]]</li><li>[[Glow Berries|Glow Berries]]<br/>{{Block
|image=<gallery>
Cave Vines (head).png|Without Berries
Cave Vines (berries).png|With Berries
</gallery>
|image2 = Glow Berries JE1 BE1.png
|extratext=[[#Gallery|View all renders]]
|rarity=Common
|renewable=Yes
|stackable=Yes (64)
|tool=Any
|light=Yes
|transparent=Yes
|heals={{hunger|2}}
|flammable=Yes
|lavasusceptible=No
}}

'''Glow berries''' are a [[food]] [[item]] obtained from cave vines and can be used to plant them.

'''Cave vines''' are a climbable, [[Bone Meal|bonemealable]] plant that hangs off ceilings and grows glow berries. Cave vines with glow berries produce [[light]] and drop glow berries when broken or harvested. Cave vines with no glow berries will not drop anything.

== Obtaining ==

=== Natural generation ===
Cave vines can be found in [[lush caves]], hanging from cave ceilings.

=== Chest loot ===
{{LootChestItem|glow-berries}}

=== Post-generation ===
Glow berries can be collected from a cave vine by {{control|using}} or {{control|breaking}} the vine. This yields one glow berry when the vine is bearing them and nothing when it is not.  A cave vine also breaks if [[water]] runs over its location or if a [[piston]] extends or pushes a block into its location. 

{{IN|bedrock}}, using a tool with [[Silk Touch]] on cave vines always yields a glow berry, even if the vine appears empty.

[[Fortune]] has no effect on the number of glow berries dropped.

== Usage ==
=== Placement ===
Glow berries can be placed on and grown from the bottom of most blocks. They have no specific lighting requirements. When placed, they can be of any length.

=== Growth ===
Placing glow berries on the bottom of a block creates a cave vine that grows downward one block at a time as long as [[air]] is beneath it and its maximum height (2 to 26 blocks) has not been reached. Each newly-grown cave vine block has a 1 in 9 chance of bearing glow berries.  Only this tip can ever naturally grow them.{{only|JE}}{{More info|exact growth rate and chance to bear glow berries}}

{{control|Using}} [[bone meal]] on a cave vine produces glow berries if the vine was not bearing any.

{{IN|Java}}, cave vines stop growing if [[shears]] are {{control|used}} on the tip.

{{IN|bedrock}}, if placing glow berries in the Nether, cave vines are able to grow and produces glow berries.

=== Food ===
To eat glow berries, press and hold {{control|use}} while it is selected in the hotbar. Eating one restores {{hunger|2}} [[hunger]] and 0.4 hunger [[Hunger#Mechanics|saturation]] points, like [[sweet berries]].

=== Light ===
When bearing glow berries, cave vines give off a [[light]] level of 14.

=== Composting ===
Placing glow berries into a [[composter]] by {{control|using}} them on it has a 30% chance of raising the compost level by 1.

=== Breeding ===
Glow berries can be fed to [[fox]]es to [[breeding|breed]] them. Foxes are similar to cats when being fed as a wild animal; a sudden movement by the player may cause the fox to flee even if the player holds glow berries. The resulting baby fox trusts the [[player]] and does not flee.

Glow berries can be {{control|used}} on baby foxes to reduce the time until they grow by 10%.

==Sounds==
===Glow berries===
{{Sound table/Entity/Food}}

===Cave vines===
====Generic====
{{Sound table/Block/Cave vines}}

==== Unique ====
{{edition|java}}:
{{Sound table
|sound=Berries pick1.ogg
|sound2=Berries pick2.ogg
|subtitle=Berries pop
|source=block
|description=When glow berries are picked
|id=block.cave_vines.pick_berries
|translationkey=subtitles.item.berries.pick
|volume=1.0
|pitch=0.8-1.2
|distance=16}}
{{Sound table
|sound=Shear.ogg
|subtitle=Plant cropped
|source=block
|description=When the tip of cave vines are cropped with [[Shears#Cropping growing plants|shears]]
|id=block.growing_plant.crop
|translationkey=subtitles.block.growing_plant.crop
|volume=1.0
|pitch=1.0
|distance=16
|foot=1}}

{{edition|bedrock}}:
{{Sound table
|type=bedrock
|sound=Berries pick1.ogg
|sound2=Berries pick2.ogg
|source=block
|description=When glow berries are picked
|id=pick_berries.cave_vines
|volume=1.0
|pitch=0.8-1.2
|foot=1}}

==Data values==
===ID===
{{edition|java}}:
{{ID table
|edition=java
|showblocktags=y
|showitemtags=y
|showforms=y
|generatetranslationkeys=y
|displayname=Cave Vines
|spritetype=block
|nameid=cave_vines
|blocktags=cave_vines,lush_plants_replaceable
|form=block
}}
{{ID table
|displayname=Cave Vines Plant
|spritetype=block
|nameid=cave_vines_plant
|blocktags=cave_vines,lush_plants_replaceable
|form=block
}}
{{ID table
|displayname=Glow Berries
|spritetype=item
|nameid=glow_berries
|itemtags=fox_food
|form=item
|foot=1}}

{{el|be}}:
{{ID table
|edition=bedrock
|shownumericids=y
|showforms=y
|generatetranslationkeys=y
|displayname=Cave Vines
|nameid=cave_vines
|spritetype=block
|id=577}}
{{ID table
|displayname=Cave Vines Body With Berries
|nameid=cave_vines_body_with_berries
|spritename=lit-cave-vines-plant
|spritetype=block
|id=630}}
{{ID table
|displayname=Cave Vines Head With Berries 
|spritename=lit-cave-vines
|nameid=cave_vines_head_with_berries
|spritetype=block
|id=631}}
{{ID table
|displayname=Glow Berries
|spritetype=item
|nameid=glow_berries
|form=item
|id=638
|foot=1}}

=== Block states===
{{See also|Block states}}
{{/BS}}

==Advancements==
{{load advancements|Husbandry;A Balanced Diet}}

==History==
{{History||October 3, 2020|link={{ytl|DWZIfsaIgtE|t=1781}}|[[File:Cave Vines Plant JE1 BE1.png|32px]] [[File:Cave Vines Plant (berries) JE1 BE1.png|32px]] [[File:Cave Vines (head) JE1 BE1.png|32px]] [[File:Cave Vines (berries) JE1 BE1.png|32px]] Cave vines (named as glow berries) are shown as part of lush caves at [[Minecraft Live 2020]].}}
{{History|java}}
{{History||1.17|snap=21w05a|[[File:Glow Berries JE1 BE1.png|32px]] Added glow berries.
|[[File:Cave Vines Plant JE1 BE1.png|32px]] [[File:Cave Vines Plant (berries) JE1 BE1.png|32px]] [[File:Cave Vines (head) JE1 BE1.png|32px]] [[File:Cave Vines (berries) JE1 BE1.png|32px]] Added cave vines.}}
{{History|||snap=21w11a|Renamed from "cave vines head" and "cave vines body" to "cave vines" and "cave vines plant", respectively.
|The IDs have also changed.
|Cave vines now always give 14 light, regardless of the type of part.
|Now slow down the player.
|Can now be climbed.}}
{{History|||snap=21w13a|Glow berries now generate as loot in [[mineshaft]] [[Minecart with Chest|chest minecarts]].}}
{{History||1.18|snap=Experimental Snapshot 1|With the implementation of cave biomes including lush caves, caves vines can now generate in normal worlds.}}
{{History|||snap=21w37a|Cave vines stop growing if [[shears]] are used on the tip.}}
{{History|||snap=21w41a|[[File:Cave Vines Plant JE2.png|32px]] [[File:Cave Vines Plant (berries) JE2.png|32px]] Changed cave vines plant texture.}}
{{History||1.19|snap=22w13a|Glow Berries may now be found in [[ancient city]] [[chest]]s.}}

{{History|bedrock}}
{{History||Caves & Cliffs (experimental)|link=Bedrock Edition 1.17.0|snap=beta 1.16.220.52|[[File:Glow Berries JE1 BE1.png|32px]] Added glow berries.
|[[File:Cave Vines Plant JE1 BE1.png|32px]] [[File:Cave Vines Plant (berries) JE1 BE1.png|32px]] [[File:Cave Vines (head) JE1 BE1.png|32px]] [[File:Cave Vines (berries) JE1 BE1.png|32px]] Added cave vines.}}
{{History||1.17.0|snap=beta 1.16.230.54|Glow Berries now generate as loot in [[mineshaft]] [[Minecart with Chest|chest minecarts]].}}
{{History|||snap=beta 1.17.0.52|Glow Berries are now available without enabling [[experimental gameplay]].}}
{{History||1.17.20|snap=beta 1.17.20.20|Cave Vines can now be pollinated by [[bee]]s.}}
{{History||1.18.10|snap=beta 1.18.10.20|[[File:Cave Vines Plant JE2.png|32px]] [[File:Cave Vines Plant (berries) JE2.png|32px]] Changed cave vines plant texture.}}
{{History||1.19.20|snap=beta 1.19.20.20|Cave vines can now be destroyed by [[ravagers]].}}
{{History|foot}}

<gallery>
Lush_caves_overview_concept_art.jpg|Concept art for the lush caves and vegetation including Glow Berries.
JE_1.17_Development_Lush_Caves.jpg|A view of the lush caves with glow berries from Minecraft Live 2020.
Lushcaves_minecon.png|Lush cave in MINECON.
Cavesworkinprogress.jpg|A view of the lush caves with glow berries, tweeted by LadyAgnes.
Livestream_lush_cave.jpg|Another view of the lush caves with glow berries, in an interview with LadyAgnes.
Glow Berry Fox.jpg|A fox under a glow berry vine.
</gallery>

===Cave vines "item"===
{{:Technical blocks/Cave Vines}}

==Issues==
{{Issue list}}

==Trivia==
*They are the first item to be usable as both a food and a light source.

==Gallery==
<gallery>
Cave Vines (plant).png
Cave Vines (berries, plant).png
Cave Vines (head).png
Cave Vines (berries).png
Cave_Vines_Age2_(Possibility_pattern_1)_JE1.png|A possible pattern of the cave vines at Age 2.
Cave_Vines_Age2_(Possibility_pattern_2)_JE1.png|And another pattern.
</gallery>

{{Blocks|vegetation}}
{{Items}}

[[Category:Food]]
[[Category:Plants]]
[[Category:Natural blocks]]
[[Category:Non-solid blocks]]
[[Category:Light sources]]
[[Category:Flammable blocks]]
[[Category:Climbable blocks]]

[[de:Leuchtbeeren]]
[[es:Bayas luminosas]]
[[fr:Baies lumineuses]]
[[it:Bacche luminose]]
[[ja:グロウベリー]]
[[pt:Bagas brilhantes]]
[[ru:Светящиеся ягоды]]
[[zh:发光浆果]]</li></ul>
Wither skeletons can sprint towards the player.

Trivia

  • A regular skeleton will spawn in a Nether fortress instead of a wither skeleton 20% of the time, it's unknown if it's a feature or a bug.
  • Wither Skeletons wield stone swords, yet there is no natural stone in the Nether.
  • Wither skeletons, as with other mobs, will sometimes wear pumpkins on Halloween.
  • If a wither skeleton is wielding a bow, it will use it like an ordinary skeleton, but the arrows it shoots will always be set on fire, regardless of enchants.
  • Ironically, wither skeletons aren't immune to the Wither effect.
  • Wither skeleton skulls appear on the Xbox 360 Version, although Wither skeletons themselves do not.
  • Wither Skeletons have smaller mouths than Normal Skeletons.

Gallery

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