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Quick answer
- Piglin brutes only spawn in bastion remnants.
- They always attack, even if you wear gold.
- They have 25 hearts and swing a Golden axe.
Piglin brutes guard bastions. They're one of the toughest normal mobs, so go in prepared.
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How they differ from piglins
| Piglin | Piglin brute | |
|---|---|---|
| Calmed by gold armour | Yes | No |
| Barters | Yes | No |
| Health | 8 hearts | 25 hearts |
| Respawns | Yes | No |
Fighting them
- Wear your best armour. Their axe hits hard.
- Fight in narrow corridors so only one reaches you.
- Pillar up 2 blocks and hit down, or use a bow from a ledge.
They don't come backBrutes don't respawn. Once a bastion is cleared, it stays cleared of brutes.
Drops
They sometimes drop their golden axe. In the Overworld, a brute turns into a zombified piglin after 15 seconds.
Cheat sheet
- Bastions only
- Gold doesn't calm them
- 25 hearts, golden axe
- Don't respawn
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