New Mob in Minecraft 1.20: Camels (2022)
We have covered different aspects of the Minecraft camel in individual sections. Use the table below to find out the detail about the camels which interest you the most.
Where Do Camels Spawn in Minecraft?
As you might expect, Camels will be exclusive to the desert biomes of Minecraft. Though, you might find them wandering around in the other neighboring biomes as well. One thing that is confirmed about their spawning is that the camels will only spawn above-ground in the overworld dimensions.
Due to their tall height, they can’t accidentally spawn within the lush caves, dripstone caves, and other caves in-game. More often than not, you will find these lovely animals sitting on the desert floor, waiting for a rider. And you also get the wobbly mechanics, similar to the real world, for when the camels get up.
Abilities of Minecraft Camels
The camel mob in Minecraft 1.20 will have the following abilities:
Sprint: For a limited period, you can make the camel run faster and easily avoid the enemies chasing you. So it could be an excellent replacement for a horse.Dash: Similar to sprint, the dash ability allows camels to move quickly from one location to another. Instead of an increase in speed, this ability is similar to a quick long jump, which can be useful in crossing dangerous ravines and water bodies. Speed: In complex terrains, camels are much slower than horses. But in flat areas, they can gain speed over time, which should allow them to easily compete with horses. Racing the camel against a horse to see who’s faster will be our priority when Minecraft 1.20 betas and preview builds are released in the coming weeks.Healing: Just like players, camels slowly heal themselves over time. This ability isn’t affected by their hunger, energy, or movement.
Two Players Can Ride One Camel
Unlike horses, up to two players can ride a single camel at the same time in Minecraft 1.20, making them the ultimate travel-cum-combat mob in the game.
We call it a combat mob because one player can fight the hostile mobs while the other steers them out of harm’s way. This mechanic opens up a variety of new possibilities in the game that all the players in Minecraft multiplayer servers will enjoy. Expanding on the rideability, it seems that each player will need their own saddle to ride the camel. Though, no confirmation about the same has been revealed yet.
What Do Camels Eat in Minecraft
As revealed during the Minecraft Live 2022 event, the camels in Minecraft will eat cactus plants that grow in the desert biome, which is also home to this new mob. This is similar to real life and makes the cactus (primarily used to make green dye for wool) more useful with the next update.
How to Breed Camels in Minecraft 1.20
Much like most domestic mobs in Minecraft, you can also breed camels to spawn baby camels. To breed them, you need to get two camels next to each other and feed each of them a piece of cactus. Following that, a baby camel will spawn after a few seconds. Then, you will have to wait for a few minutes to be able to breed the camels again. In the meantime, the baby camel might also grow into an adult.
Meet the New Camel Mob in Minecraft 1.20
With that, you know everything there is to know about the camels in the Minecraft 1.20 update at the moment. Just like you, we are waiting for more details to be revealed in the upcoming weeks. So, make sure to bookmark this page to stay up to date with the camels of Minecraft. Not to forget, they are not the only new upcoming mob. Use our dedicated guide to find out more about Sniffer, the Mob Vote 2022 winner, which is much more unique than the camels. Having said that, which other desert mobs do you want to see in-game? Do let us know in the comments below!
