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	* {{BiomeLink\|Ice Caves}}{{Upcoming\|Fourth Drop 2026}}		* {{BiomeLink\|Ice Caves}}{{Upcoming\|Fourth Drop 2026}}
	* Rarely when a [[Minecraft:spider]] or [[Minecraft:cave spider]] spawns in one of the above biomes, as a [[Minecraft:spider jockey]].{{only\|BE}}		* Rarely when a [[Minecraft:spider]] or [[Minecraft:cave spider]] spawns in one of the above biomes, as a [[Minecraft:spider jockey]].{{only\|BE}}
	* When a [[Minecraft:skeleton]] is submerged in [[Minecraft:powder snow]].		* {{EntitySprite\|Skeleton}} When a [[Minecraft:skeleton]] is submerged in [[Minecraft:powder snow]].
	* {{EnvLink\|Trial Chambers}}: from [[Minecraft:trial spawner]]s.		* {{EnvLink\|Trial Chambers}}: from [[Minecraft:trial spawner]]s.
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	== See also ==		== See also ==
	*~~[[Minecraft:~~Skeleton]]		*{{EntityLink\|Skeleton}}
	*~~[[Minecraft:Husk]]~~		*{{EntityLink\|Frostbite}}
	*~~[[Minecraft:~~Bogged]]		*{{EntityLink\|Bogged}}
	*~~[[Minecraft:~~Parched]]		*{{EntityLink\|Parched}}

	== References ==		== References ==

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	* When a [[Minecraft:skeleton]] is submerged in [[Minecraft:powder snow]].		* When a [[Minecraft:skeleton]] is submerged in [[Minecraft:powder snow]].
	* {{EnvLink\|Trial Chambers}}: from [[Minecraft:trial spawner]]s.		* {{EnvLink\|Trial Chambers}}: from [[Minecraft:trial spawner]]s.

	~~\| equipment = {{drop\|Item\|Bow}} (right hand: 95%; left hand: 5%{{only\|java\|short=1}}; may be enchanted)<br>~~
	~~{{drop\|Item\|id=chestplate\|Armor}} (occasionally, may be enchanted)<br>~~
	~~{{drop\|Block\|Carved Pumpkin}} (22.5% chance, only during Halloween) {{only\|je\|short=1}}<br>~~
	~~{{drop\|Block\|Jack o'Lantern}} (2.5% chance, only during Halloween) {{only\|je\|short=1}}~~
	}}		}}
	A '''stray''' is a [[Minecraft:skeleton]] variant that spawns in various snow-covered [[Minecraft:biome]]s. They behave very similarly to skeletons, except they fire [[Minecraft:tipped arrow]]s of [[Minecraft:Slowness]] from their [[Minecraft:bow]]s and do not freeze in [[Minecraft:powder snow]].		A '''stray''' is a [[Minecraft:skeleton]] variant that spawns in various snow-covered [[Minecraft:biome]]s. They behave very similarly to skeletons, except they fire [[Minecraft:tipped arrow]]s of [[Minecraft:Slowness]] from their [[Minecraft:bow]]s and do not freeze in [[Minecraft:powder snow]].

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	* {{BiomeLink\|Jagged Peaks}}{{only\|bedrock\|short=1}}		* {{BiomeLink\|Jagged Peaks}}{{only\|bedrock\|short=1}}
	* {{BiomeLink\|Frozen Peaks}}{{only\|bedrock\|short=1}}		* {{BiomeLink\|Frozen Peaks}}{{only\|bedrock\|short=1}}
			* At light level 0 in the following biomes:
	* {{BiomeLink\|Ice Caves}}{{Upcoming\|Fourth Drop 2026}}		* {{BiomeLink\|Ice Caves}}{{Upcoming\|Fourth Drop 2026}}
	* Rarely when a [[Minecraft:spider]] or [[Minecraft:cave spider]] spawns in one of the above biomes, as a [[Minecraft:spider jockey]].{{only\|BE}}		* Rarely when a [[Minecraft:spider]] or [[Minecraft:cave spider]] spawns in one of the above biomes, as a [[Minecraft:spider jockey]].{{only\|BE}}
	* When a [[Minecraft:skeleton]] [[Minecraft:~~Powder Snow\|freezes~~]].		* When a [[Minecraft:skeleton]] is submerged in [[Minecraft:powder snow]].
	* {{EnvLink\|Trial Chambers}}: from [[Minecraft:trial spawner]]s.		* {{EnvLink\|Trial Chambers}}: from [[Minecraft:trial spawner]]s.

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	== Behavior ==		== Behavior ==
	Strays behave the same as normal skeletons but make noises with an echoing effect and shoot [[Minecraft:tipped arrow]]s that inflict [[Minecraft:Slowness]] for 30 seconds on any target that they hit. {{iN\|be}}, strays that are underwater use a melee attack that inflicts Slowness. Strays do not take damage from freezing in powder snow, but they are not immune to Slowness. A stray holding a [[Minecraft:tipped arrow]] or [[Minecraft:spectral arrow]] in its off-hand always shoots that type of arrow instead, and the arrow held is not consumed.		Strays behave the same as normal skeletons but make noises with an echoing effect and shoot [[Minecraft:tipped arrow]]s that inflict [[Minecraft:Slowness]] for 30 seconds on any target that they hit. {{iN\|be}}, strays that are underwater use a melee attack that inflicts Slowness. Strays do not take damage from freezing in powder snow, but they are not immune to Slowness. A stray holding a [[Minecraft:tipped arrow]] or [[Minecraft:spectral arrow]] in its off-hand always shoots that type of arrow instead, and the arrow held is not consumed.

			Unlike [[Minecraft:frostbite]]s{{Upcoming\|Fourth Drop 2026}}, strays do not naturally have the ability to walk on powder snow, and must wear [[Minecraft:leather boots]] to do so.

	Being an [[Minecraft:undead]] mob, they are:		Being an [[Minecraft:undead]] mob, they are:
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	File:Stray without bow.png\|Stray without a bow		File:Stray without bow.png\|Stray without a bow
	File:Winter stray superflat.png\|A stray in a [[Minecraft:superflat]] world		File:Winter stray superflat.png\|A stray in a [[Minecraft:superflat]] world
	~~File:Stray Squad.jpg\|Several strays spawned during an [[Minecraft:Ominous Trial\|ominous trial]]~~
	</gallery>		</gallery>

			=== Mojang images ===
			<gallery>
			File:Stray Squad.jpg\|Several strays spawned during an [[Minecraft:ominous trial]]
			File:Glow of the ice caves.webp\|A stray in an ice cave
			</gallery>
	=== Developer images ===		=== Developer images ===
	<gallery>		<gallery>

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	== History ==		== History ==
	{{more sounds\|section=1\|type=old\|Sounds from before 1.10-pre2 (also was this actually the change version? the Husk page gives a different version)}}		{{more sounds\|section=1\|type=old\|Sounds from before 1.10-pre2, they used to use normal skeleton sounds (also was this actually the change version? the Husk page gives a different version)}}
	=== Development ===		=== Development ===
	{{HistoryTable		{{HistoryTable

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	=== Picking up items ===		=== Picking up items ===
	{{main\|Geared mobs#Picking up gear}}		{{main\|Geared mobs#Picking up gear}}
	Some strays spawn with the ability to pick up dropped [[Minecraft:item]]s from the ground. Unlike [[Minecraft:zombie]]s, however, they pick up only weapons, [[Minecraft:shield]]s, and armor. {{IN\|Java}}, strays pick up items that they happen to walk near. {{IN\|Bedrock}}, they actively search for and walk ~~towards~~ dropped items.		Some strays spawn with the ability to pick up dropped [[Minecraft:item]]s from the ground. Unlike [[Minecraft:zombie]]s, however, they pick up only weapons, [[Minecraft:shield]]s, and armor. {{IN\|Java}}, strays pick up items that they happen to walk near. {{IN\|Bedrock}}, they actively search for and walk toward dropped items.

	If the picked up item is a [[Minecraft:weapon]] (other than a bow), the stray uses the item as a melee weapon. Strays do not pick up [[Minecraft:spear]]s under any circumstances. {{IN\|Java}}, strays prefer bows over other weapons, and do not pick up other weapons while wielding a bow. {{IN\|Bedrock}}, the only weapon a stray will swap its held bow for is a [[Minecraft:sword]]. When picking up weapons, strays prefer ones that deal more damage ''without considering enchantments''. They also prefer weapons with NBT data over those without, and weapons that are less damaged.		If the picked up item is a [[Minecraft:weapon]] (other than a bow), the stray uses the item as a melee weapon. Strays do not pick up [[Minecraft:spear]]s under any circumstances. {{IN\|Java}}, strays prefer bows over other weapons, and do not pick up other weapons while wielding a bow. {{IN\|Bedrock}}, the only weapon a stray will swap its held bow for is a [[Minecraft:sword]]. When picking up weapons, strays prefer ones that deal more damage ''without considering enchantments''. They also prefer weapons with NBT data over those without, and weapons that are less damaged.

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	\|sound3=Stray hurt3.ogg		\|sound3=Stray hurt3.ogg
	\|sound4=Stray hurt4.ogg		\|sound4=Stray hurt4.ogg
	\|subtitle=Stray hurts		\|subtitle=Stray hurts{{until\|java 26.4}}
	\|source=hostile		\|source=hostile
	\|description=When a stray is damaged		\|description=When a stray is damaged
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	\| {{SoundLine		\| {{SoundLine
	\|sound=Bow shoot.ogg		\|sound=Bow shoot.ogg
	\|subtitle=Skeleton shoots <ref group=sound name=LousyEvents>The stray reuses the skeleton's sound events instead of having its own, resulting in these unintuitive subtitles - see {{bug\|MC-98316}}</ref>		\|subtitle=Skeleton shoots<ref group=sound name=LousyEvents>The stray reuses the skeleton's sound events instead of having its own, resulting in these unintuitive subtitles - see {{bug\|MC-98316}}</ref>
	\|source=hostile		\|source=hostile
	\|description=When a stray shoots an arrow		\|description=When a stray shoots an arrow

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	* At night or during thunderstorms:		* At night or during thunderstorms in the following surface biomes:
	* {{BiomeLink\|Snowy Plains}}		* {{BiomeLink\|Snowy Plains}}
	* {{BiomeLink\|Ice Spikes}}		* {{BiomeLink\|Ice Spikes}}
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	* {{BiomeLink\|Jagged Peaks}}{{only\|bedrock\|short=1}}		* {{BiomeLink\|Jagged Peaks}}{{only\|bedrock\|short=1}}
	* {{BiomeLink\|Frozen Peaks}}{{only\|bedrock\|short=1}}		* {{BiomeLink\|Frozen Peaks}}{{only\|bedrock\|short=1}}
			* {{BiomeLink\|Ice Caves}}{{Upcoming\|Fourth Drop 2026}}
	* Rarely when a [[Minecraft:spider]] or [[Minecraft:cave spider]] spawns in one of the above biomes, as a [[Minecraft:spider jockey]].{{only\|BE}}		* Rarely when a [[Minecraft:spider]] or [[Minecraft:cave spider]] spawns in one of the above biomes, as a [[Minecraft:spider jockey]].{{only\|BE}}
	* When a [[Minecraft:skeleton]] [[Minecraft:Powder Snow\|freezes]].		* When a [[Minecraft:skeleton]] [[Minecraft:Powder Snow\|freezes]].

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	== Spawning ==		== Spawning ==
	A stray may spawn directly under the sky in [[Minecraft:snowy plains]], or [[Minecraft:ice spikes]], replacing 80% of skeletons. Additionally, a stray may spawn in [[Minecraft:Frozen River\|frozen rivers]], [[Minecraft:frozen ocean]]s, [[Minecraft:deep frozen ocean]]s, [[Minecraft:legacy frozen ocean]]s, [[Minecraft:snowy slopes]], [[Minecraft:jagged peaks]], and [[Minecraft:frozen peaks]] in ''[[Minecraft:Bedrock Edition]]''. Strays do not spawn naturally from [[Minecraft:monster spawner]]s {{in\|java}}.		A stray may spawn directly under the sky in [[Minecraft:snowy plains]], or [[Minecraft:ice spikes]], replacing 80% of skeletons. They can also spawn underground in [[Minecraft:Ice Caves]]. Additionally, a stray may spawn in [[Minecraft:Frozen River\|frozen rivers]], [[Minecraft:frozen ocean]]s, [[Minecraft:deep frozen ocean]]s, [[Minecraft:legacy frozen ocean]]s, [[Minecraft:snowy slopes]], [[Minecraft:jagged peaks]], and [[Minecraft:frozen peaks]] in ''[[Minecraft:Bedrock Edition]]''. Strays do not spawn naturally from [[Minecraft:monster spawner]]s {{in\|java}}.

	{{Mob spawn table}}		{{Mob spawn table}}

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	Cave Spider Jockey (Stray) BE2.png\|A stray cave spider jockey{{Only\|be}}		Cave Spider Jockey (Stray) BE2.png\|A stray cave spider jockey{{Only\|be}}
	Stray horseman.png\|A stray riding a [[Minecraft:skeleton horse]]		Stray horseman.png\|A stray riding a [[Minecraft:skeleton horse]]
	Invisible stray.png\|A stray with [[Minecraft:~~invisibility~~]] effect		Invisible stray.png\|A stray with [[Minecraft:Invisibility]] effect
	</gallery>		</gallery>

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	* At night or during thunderstorms:		* At night or during thunderstorms in the following surface biomes:
	* {{BiomeLink\|Snowy Plains}}		* {{BiomeLink\|Snowy Plains}}
	* {{BiomeLink\|Ice Spikes}}		* {{BiomeLink\|Ice Spikes}}
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	* {{BiomeLink\|Jagged Peaks}}{{only\|bedrock\|short=1}}		* {{BiomeLink\|Jagged Peaks}}{{only\|bedrock\|short=1}}
	* {{BiomeLink\|Frozen Peaks}}{{only\|bedrock\|short=1}}		* {{BiomeLink\|Frozen Peaks}}{{only\|bedrock\|short=1}}
			* {{BiomeLink\|Ice Caves}}{{Upcoming\|Fourth Drop 2026}}
	* Rarely when a [[Minecraft:spider]] or [[Minecraft:cave spider]] spawns in one of the above biomes, as a [[Minecraft:spider jockey]].{{only\|BE}}		* Rarely when a [[Minecraft:spider]] or [[Minecraft:cave spider]] spawns in one of the above biomes, as a [[Minecraft:spider jockey]].{{only\|BE}}
	* When a [[Minecraft:skeleton]] [[Minecraft:Powder Snow\|freezes]].		* When a [[Minecraft:skeleton]] [[Minecraft:Powder Snow\|freezes]].