Template:InfoboxMobA Scorpion is a neutral tamable mob that has the ability to climb walls.
Spawning
Scorpions can be found in various biomes:
- Dirt Scorpion: Spawns almost anywhere in the Overworld in light levels of 7 or less.
- Cave Scorpion: Spawns in light levels of 7 or less in the Overworld if the Y position is less than 50.
- Frost Scorpion: Spawns in snow biomes, such as Taiga, Cold Taiga and Ice Plains.
- Nether Scorpion: Spawns in the Nether.
Drops
When killed, Scorpions have a common chance of dropping Chitin, and an uncommon chance to drop a Scorpion Sting, and this varies depending on the type of Scorpion.
For example, a Frost Scorpion will drop a Frost Scorpion Sting and Frost Chitin when killed. Undead Scorpions will drop Rotten Flesh and String when killed. Baby Scorpions will also drop String.
Types of Scorpions
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A Dirt Scorpion.
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A Cave Scorpion.
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A Frost Scorpion.
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A Nether Scorpion.
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An Undead Scorpion.
There are currently four types of Scorpions that spawn naturally, and one other type that can be created by the player.
Dirt Scorpion
Dirt Scorpions are orange-red in color and are the most common type of Scorpion. They will poison the player if one gets too close to it.
Cave Scorpion
Cave Scorpions are black in color and will cause a Nausea effect towards the player.
Frost Scorpion
Frost Scorpions are icy-blue in color and will slow down the player upon contact.
Nether Scorpion
Nether Scorpions are dark red in color and will set the player on fire.
Undead Scorpion
Undead Scorpions are rotting green and can be obtained by using an Essence of Undead on a tamed Scorpion. They are not hostile like their other variants.
Tamed Undead Scorpions behave no differently than other tamed Scorpions. Unlike other undead mobs, Undead Scorpions do not take damage from splash potions of Healing, nor do they show any signs of decay after given an Essence of Undead.
Behavior
Scorpions will only attack the player during the night or in dark places, or if provoked. They are neutral throughout the day.
Scorpions have two attack methods; one being a melee attack by nipping its claws at the player, and the other by stinging the player. Scorpions will only sting the player if they get too close.
When a player is near a Scorpion, they can be heard making squeaking high-pitched sounds.
Like Minecraft Spiders, Scorpions can climb up vertically, meaning that they can scale up walls and fences. As this is the case, walls and fences make poor protection for the player and any tamed mobs, unless the player builds a roof over an enclosure or house.
Scorpions will not be set on fire during the day, unlike hostile mobs.
Taming
A tamed Dirt Scorpion with a Saddle.
By killing a Scorpion that has babies on its back, the babies will fall to the ground. The babies can then be picked up by right-clicking on them, which will allow the Scorpion to be named.
Due to a bug, when baby Scorpions fall off and are picked up in v8.0.0 DEV, the naming screen will not appear. The player has to use a Medallion or a Book instead.
You have to right-click on the baby Scorpion when its just fell from its mother Scorpion's back, if it grows bigger, it can't be tamed by right-clicking or any taming method at all. Fully-grown tamed Scorpions may attack other mobs, including your pet/s, so they should be kept separately. Once the baby has grown to full size, the Scorpion can be ridden by placing a Minecraft or Crafted Saddle on it.
By using an Essence of Darkness on any tamed Scorpion, a Scorpion egg can be acquired. Placing this near a Torch will cause it to hatch within a couple of minutes, and it is necessary to stay near the egg in order to tame the hatched Scorpion (placing it requires looking at the ground and you must be where the egg is wanted, then right-click). This will hatch a baby Scorpion that can be named, just as if a Scorpion with babies on its back was killed. Baby Scorpions can be given Essence of Darkness to acquire an egg.
Like other mobs, Scorpions can be led on a Lead.
Scorpions can be healed by feeding them Raw Rat or Cooked Rat. Scorpions don't take fall damage, whether or not they are being ridden. Tamed Scorpions may attack Bunnies and Elephants or Mammoths. They do not attack hostile mobs when being ridden.
Scorpion IDs
ID's for all Scorpion eggs: /give [username] 4101 1 [ID]
Dirt: 41
Cave: 42
Nether: 43
Frost: 44
Undead: 45
History
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v8.0.0 DEVa- Skeletons, Silver Skeletons and Zombies can now ride Scorpions and Wild Wolves. - Added tamed Scorpion sitting behavior/animation. - Added transform animation to Scorpions when given an Essence. - Tamed Scorpion health has been boosted from 18 to 40. |
v6.2.0 DEVR3- Fixed Scorpion eggs checking for more than 5 types. |
v6.2.0 DEVR1 hotfix 3- Fixed tamed Scorpions not spawning from Pet Amulets. - Added PetScorpion to en_US lang file. |
v6.1.0 DEVR1- Fixed Scorpion poison crash with non-living entities. |
v5.2.5 DEV R2- Fixed Scorpions spawning during the day. |
v5.2.0 DEV- Insects, Scorpions and Crabs now take damage from the Bane of Arthropods enchantment. |
v5.0.8- Fixed bug despawning tamed Scorpions. |
v5.0.6- Scorpions and Horsemobs now spawn in the Nether by default. - Reduced frequency of Scorpion drops. |
v4.5.0- Wild Scorpions no longer attack other mobs. - Tamed Scorpions that are set free now drop a saddle (if worn), and can't be ridden. |
v4.4.0- Scorpions can be healed with Raw or Cooked Rat. - Tamed Scorpions can be used as mounts if given a Crafted Saddle. - Giving an Essence of Undead to a tamed Scorpion will turn it into an Undead Scorpion. - You can obtain a Scorpion egg by giving an Essence of Darkness to a tamed Scorpion. |
v4.3.1- You can now name your tamed Birds, Bunnies, Snakes and Scorpions by using a Medallion or Book. - You can use a Rope on tamed Scorpions so they will follow you. |
v4.2.3- Nether Scorpions and Flame Wraiths won't burn the player in the Nether. |
v4.2.1- Picked baby Scorpions won't despawn or attack the player. - Fixed names of Scorpion swords. |
v4.2.0- Changed Scorpion models, textures and animations. Scorpions will try to hide away from sunlight. |
v4.1.1- Fixed Scorpion tail swing and arm snap animations. |
v3.6.1- Fixed bug with giant baby Scorpions. |
v3.5.0- Baby Scorpion's won't despawn. |
v3.2.0- Scorpions won't spawn within 8 blocks of torches. |
v3.1.0- Added missing Scorpion sounds. |
v3.0.0- Fixed bug with baby Scorpions changing size when climbing surfaces. |
v2.14.2- Added the option to tame baby Scorpions. You can easily tame them just by picking them. Once tamed they won't despawn, and will attack other mobs. |
v2.14- Added Scorpions. |
Gallery
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A Dirt Scorpion attacking the player.
A Dirt Scorpion with babies on its back.
A baby Dirt Scorpion.
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A tamed baby Scorpion that was picked up by the player.
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A Zombie riding a Dirt Scorpion.
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A Baby Undead Scorpion.
The old Scorpion model.
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An Undead Scorpion sitting.
