How to Tame a Fox in Minecraft: Your Guide to Getting a Furry Friend
Ever wanted a mischievous and loyal companion to join you on your Minecraft adventures? Look no further than the charming and sneaky fox. While you cannot truly tame a wild fox in the traditional sense, you can raise a baby fox that will be loyal to you for life.
This guide will walk you through the simple steps to befriend these playful creatures. From finding the right biome to raising your very own loyal companion, we will cover everything you need to know.
What are Foxes, and what do they do in Minecraft
Foxes are a type of mob in Minecraft that come in two distinct colors:
- Red
- White (snow).
A red fox can be found in the taiga biome, while a snow fox lives in the snowy taiga biome. These animals are a bit shy, so they will run away from players. They are also nocturnal, which means you will see a fox sleeping during the day and active at night. When a fox sleeping in the daytime is disturbed, it will wake up.
Foxes have some interesting behaviors. They can pick up and hold items in their mouths. Sometimes, you will find a fox holding a mob drop or other item. They will also attack certain mobs, such as chickens and rabbits. Additionally, a fox can leap high to reach its prey. A fox jumping high can surprise you with how high it goes. You may even see a wild fox attacking a villager. They are also known for attacking mobs that are a threat to them. For example, a fox will attack a wolf that is being aggressive. A snow fox will also attack a polar bear. A fox dies mob happens when a mob kills a fox.
Where to Find Foxes in Minecraft?
If you are looking for these sly creatures, your best bet is to find a taiga biome. Both red foxes and snow foxes prefer to spawn in the taiga biome. You can find red foxes in the regular taiga, while snow foxes are found in the snowy taiga. If you are lucky, you might even spot a fox in the giant tree taiga biomes. Snow foxes prefer living in the snowy areas of the world. Remember that these wild foxes are quick, so you may need to sneak up on them.
The best time to look for them is at night when they are most active. During the day, you will most likely find a fox sleeping. A sleeping fox can be easily startled, and it will run away. A fox peering around a corner can be a sign that there is a den nearby.
Capturing Two Foxes
To get your very own loyal fox, you need to find two wild foxes. Once you have located two adult foxes, you need to capture them in a way that prevents them from running away. You can use a lead or build a small enclosure with a fence. You will need at least two foxes to start a family, so having two adult foxes is the first step. You can also get a wild fox stuck, but this can be challenging, as the fox will likely escape. A fox stuck in a small hole or one you have contained is the first step. You may hear a fox’s sounds or screeching sounds foxes make when they are agitated, but do not worry, you are almost there.
Feeding Sweet Berries
The key to getting these two foxes to breed is to feed them sweet berries. You can find sweet berries growing on a sweet berry bush in the taiga biome. Simply hold the sweet berries in your hand and right-click on each of the two foxes. A fox eating berries is a sign that it is ready. After feeding them, a heart will appear over their heads, and they will breed. This will result in a baby fox. Do not attack foxes, as this will make them hostile towards you. This is also a good way to see a fox eating berries. The behavior foxes occasionally display is to run away, so make sure they are contained.
How To Pet A Fox In Minecraft?
While you cannot pet a wild fox, you can earn the loyalty of a baby fox. Once a baby fox is born, it will be loyal to its parents. To make the baby fox loyal to you, you must separate it from its parents and wait for it to grow up. The baby fox trusts you when it is born, but it follows its parents until you take it away. You can do this by using a lead or by carefully luring it away with sweet berries. Once you have the baby fox, do not attack foxes or their parents, as this will only cause them to flee.
Understanding the Baby Fox in Minecraft
A baby fox is smaller than an adult fox and has a cute little head. The baby fox model is adorable. When it is born, it will follow nearby adult foxes. To make it yours, you have to separate it. The baby fox will grow up on its own, but you can speed up the process by feeding it sweet berries. The baby fox yields to your command once it is an adult, which is the same for tamed wolves. A baby fox sleeping is an adorable sight, and it will often appear as a wiggling fox as it tries to get comfortable. Sometimes, you may find a sitting baby fox. A sitting baby snow fox is especially cute. A baby fox’s head is a great thing to see.
Using Your Tame Foxes in Minecraft
Now that you have your own loyal fox, you can use it in several ways. A tame fox will not run away from you. It will defend you from hostile mobs. A fox attacks a variety of mobs, including zombies and skeletons. It will also help you with farming. A fox harvesting sweet berries from a sweet berry bush is a great sight to see. When a fox harvests berries, it drops them nearby for you to collect. A fox drops the items it is holding when it is killed. A fox’s death entity is a good way to recover the items it has collected.
Your loyal fox will also sit on your command. A sitting fox is a very good companion. A crouching fox is a sign that it is about to attack something. A fox sitting on a log or a bed is a classic Minecraft image.
Additional Fox Facts in Minecraft
Breeding and Trusting Foxes
To breed two adult foxes, you must feed them Sweet Berries or Glow Berries. This will produce a baby fox. Unlike wolves, foxes cannot be tamed. However, you can gain their trust by leading a baby fox away from its parents. A trusted fox will no longer flee from you and will attack mobs that harm you. If a fox is holding an item and sees a Sweet Berry or Glow Berry, it will drop the held item to eat the berry.
Hunting and Combat
Foxes are nocturnal hunters, becoming more active at night to hunt small creatures like chickens, rabbits, and fish. They have a distinctive leap attack where they crouch before pouncing on their prey. A fox can hold an item in its main hand, and if the item is a weapon like an enchanted sword, the fox will use that item’s damage in combat. Red foxes primarily hunt land creatures, while white (snow) foxes prefer hunting water creatures like fish.
Other Behaviors
Foxes sleep during the day, often curling up under trees or in shady spots. Wild foxes will flee from players in survival mode unless the player is sneaking. They have two color variants: red foxes spawn in the Taiga biome, and white foxes spawn in snowy biomes. Foxes are also drawn to villages. Their natural enemies include wolves, polar bears, and baby polar bears. When a fox dies, it only drops experience points, not any items it was holding. However, a baby fox holding a Totem of Undying will be revived by the totem’s effect if it dies.
Conclusion
Raising your own loyal fox is a rewarding experience in Minecraft. By finding two adult foxes, breeding them with sweet berries, and raising their baby, you can have a loyal companion for your adventures. Remember that a baby fox trusts you as it grows up and will defend you against hostile mobs. So go out there, find a taiga biome, and start your journey to having a loyal fox by your side.
