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	File:NetherUpdateArtwork.png\|Wither Skeletons in promotional artwork for the [[Minecraft:Nether Update]]		File:NetherUpdateArtwork.png\|Wither Skeletons in promotional artwork for the [[Minecraft:Nether Update]]
	File:Wither Skeleton (Dungeons).png\|A [[Minecraft:MCD:Wither Skeleton\|Wither Skeleton]], as it appears in [[Minecraft:Minecraft Dungeons]]		File:Wither Skeleton (Dungeons).png\|A [[Minecraft:MCD:Wither Skeleton\|Wither Skeleton]], as it appears in [[Minecraft:Minecraft Dungeons]]
			File:MCD Wither Skeleton Archer.png\|A [[Minecraft:Dungeons:Wither Skeleton Archer\|Wither Skeleton Archer]], as it appears in [[Minecraft:Minecraft Dungeons]]
	File:LEGO Wither skelly.png\|[[Minecraft:LEGO Minecraft]] Wither Skeleton		File:LEGO Wither skelly.png\|[[Minecraft:LEGO Minecraft]] Wither Skeleton
	File:Acid Wither Skeleton.png\|"Acid Wither Skeleton," an officially licensed T-Shirt design		File:Acid Wither Skeleton.png\|"Acid Wither Skeleton," an officially licensed T-Shirt design
	File:Wither Skeleton Bottle.png\|An officially licensed cup featuring a wither skeleton		File:Wither Skeleton Bottle.png\|An officially licensed cup featuring a wither skeleton
	File:MCWSC-GITM 16-17.png\|A wither skeleton as it appears in [[Minecraft:Ghast in the Machine!]]		File:MCWSC-GITM 16-17.png\|A wither skeleton as it appears in [[Minecraft:Ghast in the Machine!]]
	Action Figure Photo Wither Skeleton.jpg\|Wither skeleton [[Minecraft:action figure]]		File:Action Figure Photo Wither Skeleton.jpg\|Wither skeleton [[Minecraft:action figure]]
	</gallery>		</gallery>

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	If the picked up item is a shield, the wither skeleton equips the shield into their offhand. It cannot use the shield to block incoming attacks, however.		If the picked up item is a shield, the wither skeleton equips the shield into their offhand. It cannot use the shield to block incoming attacks, however.

	If the picked up item is [[Minecraft:armor]], a [[Minecraft:carved pumpkin]] or a [[Minecraft:head]], the wither skeleton equips itself with the item. Wither skeletons prefer armor that give more armor points, and will replace their current armor with it. Wither skeletons pick up cosmetic wearables (heads and carved pumpkins) as long as they aren't wearing a [[Minecraft:helmet]], and will replace the cosmetic wearable if they find a helmet.		If the picked up item is [[Minecraft:armor]], a [[Minecraft:carved pumpkin]], or a [[Minecraft:head]], the wither skeleton equips itself with the item. Wither skeletons prefer armor that give more armor points, and will replace their current armor with it. Wither skeletons pick up cosmetic wearables (heads and carved pumpkins) as long as they aren't wearing a [[Minecraft:helmet]], and will replace the cosmetic wearable if they find a helmet.

	If a wither skeleton has equipment and picks up something they prefer more, the wither skeleton drops the old equipment, with the same chance as if killed with Looting I{{Verify\|Is this still the case in both Java and Bedrock?}}, in favor of the new one.		If a wither skeleton has equipment and picks up something they prefer more, the wither skeleton drops the old equipment, with the same chance as if killed with Looting I{{Verify\|Is this still the case in both Java and Bedrock?}}, in favor of the new one.

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	Due to their height of 2.4 blocks, they cannot fit through openings 2 blocks tall.		Due to their height of 2.4 blocks, they cannot fit through openings 2 blocks tall.

			=== Picking up items ===
			{{main\|Geared mobs#Picking up gear}}
			Some wither skeletons 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}}, wither skeletons pick up items that they happen to walk near. {{IN\|Bedrock}}, they actively search for and walk towards dropped items.

			If the picked up item is a [[Minecraft:weapon]] (other than a bow), the wither skeleton uses the item as a melee weapon. Wither skeletons do not pick up [[Minecraft:bow]]s{{Only\|Java}} or [[Minecraft:spear]]s under any circumstances. When picking up weapons, wither skeletons 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 shield, the wither skeleton equips the shield into their offhand. It cannot use the shield to block incoming attacks, however.

			If the picked up item is [[Minecraft:armor]], a [[Minecraft:carved pumpkin]] or a [[Minecraft:head]], the wither skeleton equips itself with the item. Wither skeletons prefer armor that give more armor points, and will replace their current armor with it. Wither skeletons pick up cosmetic wearables (heads and carved pumpkins) as long as they aren't wearing a [[Minecraft:helmet]], and will replace the cosmetic wearable if they find a helmet.

			If a wither skeleton has equipment and picks up something they prefer more, the wither skeleton drops the old equipment, with the same chance as if killed with Looting I{{Verify\|Is this still the case in both Java and Bedrock?}}, in favor of the new one.

			A wither skeleton equipped with a picked-up [[Minecraft:item]] becomes persistent and does not [[Minecraft:despawn]], similar to being [[Minecraft:name tag\|named]].

	== Sounds ==		== Sounds ==

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	== Navigation ==		== Navigation ==
			{{Navbox The Nether}}
	{{Navbox entities\|mobs}}		{{Navbox entities\|mobs}}

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	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.8.1\|dev=pre1\|Wither skeletons no longer run away from [[Minecraft:creeper]]s that are about to explode.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.8.1\|dev=pre1\|Wither skeletons no longer run away from [[Minecraft:creeper]]s that are about to explode.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.9\|dev=15w31a\|[[File:Wither Skeleton JE3 BE2.png\|32px]] Wither skeletons now lower their arms when idle and swing their arms when [[Minecraft:damage\|damaging]] something.		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.9\|dev=15w31a\|[[File:Wither Skeleton JE3 BE2.png\|32px]] Wither skeletons now lower their arms when idle and swing their arms when [[Minecraft:damage\|damaging]] something.
	\|Wither skeletons now sometimes (11% of times) spawn with their left hand as their main hand.		\|Wither skeletons now sometimes (5% of times) spawn with their left hand as their main hand.
	\|Wither skeletons now have the ability to hold [[Minecraft:item]]s in both of their hands.}}		\|Wither skeletons now have the ability to hold [[Minecraft:item]]s in both of their hands.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=15w39a\|Wither skeletons are now slightly shorter (2.4 [[Minecraft:block]]s tall rather than 2.535) and narrower (0.7 blocks instead of 0.72).}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=15w39a\|Wither skeletons are now slightly shorter (2.4 [[Minecraft:block]]s tall rather than 2.535) and narrower (0.7 blocks instead of 0.72).}}

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	\|sound2=Wither skeleton idle2.ogg		\|sound2=Wither skeleton idle2.ogg
	\|sound3=Wither skeleton idle3.ogg		\|sound3=Wither skeleton idle3.ogg
			\|subtitle=Wither Skeleton rattles
	\|source=hostile		\|source=hostile
	\|description=Randomly		\|description=Randomly
	\|id=entity.wither_skeleton.ambient		\|id=entity.wither_skeleton.ambient
			\|translationkey=subtitles.entity.wither_skeleton.ambient
	\|volume=1.0		\|volume=1.0
	\|pitch=0.8-1.2}}		\|pitch=0.8-1.2}}
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	\|sound3=Wither skeleton hurt3.ogg		\|sound3=Wither skeleton hurt3.ogg
	\|sound4=Wither skeleton hurt4.ogg		\|sound4=Wither skeleton hurt4.ogg
			\|subtitle=Wither Skeleton hurts
	\|source=hostile		\|source=hostile
	\|description=When a wither skeleton is damaged		\|description=When a wither skeleton is damaged
	\|id=entity.wither_skeleton.hurt		\|id=entity.wither_skeleton.hurt
			\|translationkey=subtitles.entity.wither_skeleton.hurt
	\|volume=1.0		\|volume=1.0
	\|pitch=0.8-1.2}}		\|pitch=0.8-1.2}}
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	\|sound=Wither skeleton death1.ogg		\|sound=Wither skeleton death1.ogg
	\|sound2=Wither skeleton death2.ogg		\|sound2=Wither skeleton death2.ogg
			\|subtitle=Wither Skeleton dies
	\|source=hostile		\|source=hostile
	\|description=When a wither skeleton dies		\|description=When a wither skeleton dies
	\|id=entity.wither_skeleton.death		\|id=entity.wither_skeleton.death
			\|translationkey=subtitles.entity.wither_skeleton.death
	\|volume=1.0		\|volume=1.0
	\|pitch=0.8-1.2}}		\|pitch=0.8-1.2}}
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	\|sound3=Wither skeleton step3.ogg		\|sound3=Wither skeleton step3.ogg
	\|sound4=Wither skeleton step4.ogg		\|sound4=Wither skeleton step4.ogg
			\|subtitle=Footsteps
	\|source=hostile		\|source=hostile
	\|description=While a wither skeleton is walking		\|description=While a wither skeleton is walking
	\|id=entity.wither_skeleton.step		\|id=entity.wither_skeleton.step
			\|translationkey=subtitles.block.generic.footsteps
	\|volume=0.15		\|volume=0.15
	\| pitch = 1.0		\| pitch = 1.0

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	When an [[Minecraft:entity]] is attacked by a wither skeleton on any [[Minecraft:difficulty]], it is inflicted with the [[Minecraft:Wither (effect)\|Wither effect]] for 10 seconds, which turns the [[Minecraft:health]] bar black ({{hp\|20\|notag=1\|withered=1}}) and decreases it by {{hp\|1\|withered=1}} every two seconds. Unlike [[Minecraft:Poison]], this effect can cause [[Minecraft:death]].		When an [[Minecraft:entity]] is attacked by a wither skeleton on any [[Minecraft:difficulty]], it is inflicted with the [[Minecraft:Wither (effect)\|Wither effect]] for 10 seconds, which turns the [[Minecraft:health]] bar black ({{hp\|20\|notag=1\|withered=1}}) and decreases it by {{hp\|1\|withered=1}} every two seconds. Unlike [[Minecraft:Poison]], this effect can cause [[Minecraft:death]].

	[[Minecraft:Wolves]] are aggressive toward wither skeletons, which retaliate when attacked. ~~Wither skeletons flee from wolves~~ {{in\|java}}, ~~but do not {{in\|bedrock}}~~ because they are part of the skeleton [[Minecraft:family]] and wolves attack any mob from that family.<ref>{{bug\|MCPE-173569\|\|Wither Skeletons do not flee from Wolves}}</ref> Despite being associated to iron golems, [[Minecraft:villager]]s and [[Minecraft:wandering trader]]s are ignored by wither skeletons. However, a wither skeleton can retaliate if a [[Minecraft:firework rocket]] set by a villager hits it.		[[Minecraft:Wolves]] are aggressive toward wither skeletons, which retaliate when attacked. {{IN\|java}}, wither skeletons flee from wolves because they are part of the skeleton [[Minecraft:family]] and wolves attack any mob from that family.<ref>{{bug\|MCPE-173569\|\|Wither Skeletons do not flee from Wolves}}</ref> Despite being associated to iron golems, [[Minecraft:villager]]s and [[Minecraft:wandering trader]]s are ignored by wither skeletons. However, a wither skeleton can retaliate if a [[Minecraft:firework rocket]] set by a villager hits it.

	In Normal and Hard difficulties, some wither skeletons pick up dropped equipment. The chance depends on [[Minecraft:regional difficulty]], with up to 55% of them capable of picking up [[Minecraft:sword]]s higher than stone [[Minecraft:tiers\|tier]] plus any [[Minecraft:armor]]. Wither skeletons never take {{ItemLink\|bow}}s; {{in\|Java}}, if they hold a bow (which can be done with {{cmd\|/summon wither_skeleton ~ ~ ~ {equipment:{mainhand:{id:bow, count:1<nowiki>}}}</nowiki>}}) they shoot flaming [[Minecraft:arrow]]s even if their bows are not enchanted, dealing the same damage as a normal skeleton would plus an additional {{hp\|4}} of fire damage. If the wither skeleton is holding a [[Minecraft:tipped arrow]] or [[Minecraft:spectral arrow]] in its off-hand, it shoots that type of arrow, and the arrow held is not consumed. They cannot use [[Minecraft:crossbow]]s.		In Normal and Hard difficulties, some wither skeletons pick up dropped equipment. The chance depends on [[Minecraft:regional difficulty]], with up to 55% of them capable of picking up [[Minecraft:sword]]s higher than stone [[Minecraft:tiers\|tier]] plus any [[Minecraft:armor]]. Wither skeletons never take {{ItemLink\|bow}}s; {{in\|Java}}, if they hold a bow (which can be done with {{cmd\|/summon wither_skeleton ~ ~ ~ {equipment:{mainhand:{id:bow, count:1<nowiki>}}}</nowiki>}}) they shoot flaming [[Minecraft:arrow]]s even if their bows are not enchanted, dealing the same damage as a normal skeleton would plus an additional {{hp\|4}} of fire damage. If the wither skeleton is holding a [[Minecraft:tipped arrow]] or [[Minecraft:spectral arrow]] in its off-hand, it shoots that type of arrow, and the arrow held is not consumed. They cannot use [[Minecraft:crossbow]]s.
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	== See also ==		== See also ==
	* [[Minecraft:Skeleton (disambiguation)]]		* [[Minecraft:Skeleton (disambiguation)]]
	* ~~[[Minecraft:~~Wither]]		* {{EntityLink\|Wither}}

	== Notes ==		== Notes ==

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	Wither skeletons wander aimlessly when idle. They [[Minecraft:sprint]] to attack [[Minecraft:player]]s, [[Minecraft:iron golem]]s, [[Minecraft:Turtle#Predators\|baby turtles]], [[Minecraft:piglin]]s, and [[Minecraft:piglin brute]]s within 16 blocks.		Wither skeletons wander aimlessly when idle. They [[Minecraft:sprint]] to attack [[Minecraft:player]]s, [[Minecraft:iron golem]]s, [[Minecraft:Turtle#Predators\|baby turtles]], [[Minecraft:piglin]]s, and [[Minecraft:piglin brute]]s within 16 blocks.

	When an [[Minecraft:entity]] is attacked by a wither skeleton on any [[Minecraft:difficulty]], it is inflicted with the [[Minecraft:Wither (effect)\|Wither effect]] for 10 seconds, which turns the [[Minecraft:health]] bar black ({{hp\|20\|notag=1\|withered=1}}) and decreases it by {{hp\|1\|withered=1}} every two seconds. Unlike [[Minecraft:Poison]], this effect can cause death.		When an [[Minecraft:entity]] is attacked by a wither skeleton on any [[Minecraft:difficulty]], it is inflicted with the [[Minecraft:Wither (effect)\|Wither effect]] for 10 seconds, which turns the [[Minecraft:health]] bar black ({{hp\|20\|notag=1\|withered=1}}) and decreases it by {{hp\|1\|withered=1}} every two seconds. Unlike [[Minecraft:Poison]], this effect can cause [[Minecraft:death]].

	[[Minecraft:Wolves]] are aggressive toward wither skeletons, which retaliate when attacked. Wither skeletons flee from wolves {{in\|java}}, but do not {{in\|bedrock}} because they are part of the skeleton [[Minecraft:family]] and wolves attack any mob from that family.<ref>{{bug\|MCPE-173569\|\|Wither Skeletons do not flee from Wolves}}</ref> Despite being associated to iron golems, [[Minecraft:villager]]s and [[Minecraft:wandering trader]]s are ignored by wither skeletons. However, a wither skeleton can retaliate if a [[Minecraft:firework rocket]] set by a villager hits it.		[[Minecraft:Wolves]] are aggressive toward wither skeletons, which retaliate when attacked. Wither skeletons flee from wolves {{in\|java}}, but do not {{in\|bedrock}} because they are part of the skeleton [[Minecraft:family]] and wolves attack any mob from that family.<ref>{{bug\|MCPE-173569\|\|Wither Skeletons do not flee from Wolves}}</ref> Despite being associated to iron golems, [[Minecraft:villager]]s and [[Minecraft:wandering trader]]s are ignored by wither skeletons. However, a wither skeleton can retaliate if a [[Minecraft:firework rocket]] set by a villager hits it.
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	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.16.0\|dev=beta 1.16.0.51\|Wither skeletons now have ability to pick up [[Minecraft:item (entity)\|item]]s.		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.16.0\|dev=beta 1.16.0.51\|Wither skeletons now have ability to pick up [[Minecraft:item (entity)\|item]]s.
	\|Added [[Minecraft:piglin]]s, which attack wither skeletons.}}		\|Added [[Minecraft:piglin]]s, which attack wither skeletons.}}
			\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.16.20\|dev=beta 1.16.20.50\|Added [[Minecraft:piglin brute]]s, which attack wither skeletons.}}
			\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.16.100\|dev=beta 1.16.100.54\|Wither skeletons now immediately attack piglins and piglin brutes instead of attacking when provoked by them.<ref>{{bug\|MCPE-65456\|\|\|F}}</ref>}}
			\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.18.30\|dev=beta 1.18.20.25\|Wither skeletons no longer take damage from [[Minecraft:cauldron]]s filled with lava.<ref>{{bug\|MCPE-65962\|\|\|F}}</ref>}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.19.60\|dev=Preview 1.19.60.22\|Wither skeletons now spawn from light level 0 to 7 in the Nether.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.19.60\|dev=Preview 1.19.60.22\|Wither skeletons now spawn from light level 0 to 7 in the Nether.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.20.40\|dev=Preview 1.20.40.20\|Wither skeletons now have the same [[Minecraft:sound]]s as in {{JE}}.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.20.40\|dev=Preview 1.20.40.20\|Wither skeletons now have the same [[Minecraft:sound]]s as in {{JE}}.}}

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	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|v0.16.0\|dev=build 4\|Wither skeletons now spawn when a [[Minecraft:wither]]'s [[Minecraft:health]] reaches 50%.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|v0.16.0\|dev=build 4\|Wither skeletons now spawn when a [[Minecraft:wither]]'s [[Minecraft:health]] reaches 50%.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|bedrock}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|bedrock}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|?\|Wither skeletons no longer spawn with gear (or [[Minecraft:~~enchanting\|~~enchanted]] gear).}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|?\|Wither skeletons no longer spawn with gear (or [[Minecraft:enchanted]] gear).}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.5.0\|dev=beta 1.5.0.0\|Wither skeletons now sink in [[Minecraft:water]].		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.5.0\|dev=beta 1.5.0.0\|Wither skeletons now sink in [[Minecraft:water]].
	\|Wither skeletons no longer [[Minecraft:drown]] underwater.}}		\|Wither skeletons no longer [[Minecraft:drown]] underwater.}}

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	File:NetherUpdateArtwork.png\|Wither Skeletons in promotional artwork for the [[Minecraft:Nether Update]]		File:NetherUpdateArtwork.png\|Wither Skeletons in promotional artwork for the [[Minecraft:Nether Update]]
	File:Wither Skeleton (Dungeons).png\|A [[Minecraft:MCD:Wither Skeleton\|Wither Skeleton]], as it appears in [[Minecraft:Minecraft Dungeons]]		File:Wither Skeleton (Dungeons).png\|A [[Minecraft:MCD:Wither Skeleton\|Wither Skeleton]], as it appears in [[Minecraft:Minecraft Dungeons]]
			File:MCD Wither Skeleton Archer.png\|A [[Minecraft:Dungeons:Wither Skeleton Archer\|Wither Skeleton Archer]], as it appears in [[Minecraft:Minecraft Dungeons]]
	File:LEGO Wither skelly.png\|[[Minecraft:LEGO Minecraft]] Wither Skeleton		File:LEGO Wither skelly.png\|[[Minecraft:LEGO Minecraft]] Wither Skeleton
	File:Acid Wither Skeleton.png\|"Acid Wither Skeleton," an officially licensed T-Shirt design		File:Acid Wither Skeleton.png\|"Acid Wither Skeleton," an officially licensed T-Shirt design
	File:Wither Skeleton Bottle.png\|An officially licensed cup featuring a wither skeleton		File:Wither Skeleton Bottle.png\|An officially licensed cup featuring a wither skeleton
	File:MCWSC-GITM 16-17.png\|A wither skeleton as it appears in [[Minecraft:Ghast in the Machine!]]		File:MCWSC-GITM 16-17.png\|A wither skeleton as it appears in [[Minecraft:Ghast in the Machine!]]
	Action Figure Photo Wither Skeleton.jpg\|Wither skeleton [[Minecraft:action figure]]		File:Action Figure Photo Wither Skeleton.jpg\|Wither skeleton [[Minecraft:action figure]]
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	Wither skeletons wander aimlessly when idle. They [[Minecraft:sprint]] to attack [[Minecraft:player]]s, [[Minecraft:iron golem]]s, [[Minecraft:Turtle#Predators\|baby turtles]], [[Minecraft:piglin]]s, and [[Minecraft:piglin brute]]s within 16 blocks.		Wither skeletons wander aimlessly when idle. They [[Minecraft:sprint]] to attack [[Minecraft:player]]s, [[Minecraft:iron golem]]s, [[Minecraft:Turtle#Predators\|baby turtles]], [[Minecraft:piglin]]s, and [[Minecraft:piglin brute]]s within 16 blocks.

	When an [[Minecraft:entity]] is attacked by a wither skeleton on any [[Minecraft:difficulty]], it is inflicted with the [[Minecraft:Wither (effect)\|Wither effect]] for 10 seconds, which turns the [[Minecraft:health]] bar black ({{hp\|20\|notag=1\|withered=1}}) and decreases it by {{hp\|1\|withered=1}} every two seconds. Unlike [[Minecraft:Poison]], this effect can cause death.		When an [[Minecraft:entity]] is attacked by a wither skeleton on any [[Minecraft:difficulty]], it is inflicted with the [[Minecraft:Wither (effect)\|Wither effect]] for 10 seconds, which turns the [[Minecraft:health]] bar black ({{hp\|20\|notag=1\|withered=1}}) and decreases it by {{hp\|1\|withered=1}} every two seconds. Unlike [[Minecraft:Poison]], this effect can cause [[Minecraft:death]].

	[[Minecraft:Wolves]] are aggressive toward wither skeletons, which retaliate when attacked. Wither skeletons flee from wolves {{in\|java}}, but do not {{in\|bedrock}} because they are part of the skeleton [[Minecraft:family]] and wolves attack any mob from that family.<ref>{{bug\|MCPE-173569\|\|Wither Skeletons do not flee from Wolves}}</ref> Despite being associated to iron golems, [[Minecraft:villager]]s and [[Minecraft:wandering trader]]s are ignored by wither skeletons. However, a wither skeleton can retaliate if a [[Minecraft:firework rocket]] set by a villager hits it.		[[Minecraft:Wolves]] are aggressive toward wither skeletons, which retaliate when attacked. Wither skeletons flee from wolves {{in\|java}}, but do not {{in\|bedrock}} because they are part of the skeleton [[Minecraft:family]] and wolves attack any mob from that family.<ref>{{bug\|MCPE-173569\|\|Wither Skeletons do not flee from Wolves}}</ref> Despite being associated to iron golems, [[Minecraft:villager]]s and [[Minecraft:wandering trader]]s are ignored by wither skeletons. However, a wither skeleton can retaliate if a [[Minecraft:firework rocket]] set by a villager hits it.
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	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.16.0\|dev=beta 1.16.0.51\|Wither skeletons now have ability to pick up [[Minecraft:item (entity)\|item]]s.		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.16.0\|dev=beta 1.16.0.51\|Wither skeletons now have ability to pick up [[Minecraft:item (entity)\|item]]s.
	\|Added [[Minecraft:piglin]]s, which attack wither skeletons.}}		\|Added [[Minecraft:piglin]]s, which attack wither skeletons.}}
			\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.16.20\|dev=beta 1.16.20.50\|Added [[Minecraft:piglin brute]]s, which attack wither skeletons.}}
			\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.16.100\|dev=beta 1.16.100.54\|Wither skeletons now immediately attack piglins and piglin brutes instead of attacking when provoked by them.<ref>{{bug\|MCPE-65456\|\|\|F}}</ref>}}
			\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.18.30\|dev=beta 1.18.20.25\|Wither skeletons no longer take damage from [[Minecraft:cauldron]]s filled with lava.<ref>{{bug\|MCPE-65962\|\|\|F}}</ref>}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.19.60\|dev=Preview 1.19.60.22\|Wither skeletons now spawn from light level 0 to 7 in the Nether.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.19.60\|dev=Preview 1.19.60.22\|Wither skeletons now spawn from light level 0 to 7 in the Nether.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.20.40\|dev=Preview 1.20.40.20\|Wither skeletons now have the same [[Minecraft:sound]]s as in {{JE}}.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.20.40\|dev=Preview 1.20.40.20\|Wither skeletons now have the same [[Minecraft:sound]]s as in {{JE}}.}}

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	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|v0.16.0\|dev=build 4\|Wither skeletons now spawn when a [[Minecraft:wither]]'s [[Minecraft:health]] reaches 50%.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|v0.16.0\|dev=build 4\|Wither skeletons now spawn when a [[Minecraft:wither]]'s [[Minecraft:health]] reaches 50%.}}
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	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|?\|Wither skeletons no longer spawn with gear (or [[Minecraft:~~enchanting\|~~enchanted]] gear).}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|?\|Wither skeletons no longer spawn with gear (or [[Minecraft:enchanted]] gear).}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.5.0\|dev=beta 1.5.0.0\|Wither skeletons now sink in [[Minecraft:water]].		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.5.0\|dev=beta 1.5.0.0\|Wither skeletons now sink in [[Minecraft:water]].
	\|Wither skeletons no longer [[Minecraft:drown]] underwater.}}		\|Wither skeletons no longer [[Minecraft:drown]] underwater.}}

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	File:Wither Skeleton.png\|A wither skeleton		File:Wither Skeleton.png\|A wither skeleton
	Wither Skeleton Targeting.png\|A wither skeleton targeting.		Wither Skeleton Targeting.png\|A wither skeleton targeting
	File:Wither Skeleton with Carved Pumpkin.png\|A wither skeleton with a [[Minecraft:carved pumpkin]] on its head.		File:Wither Skeleton with Carved Pumpkin.png\|A wither skeleton with a [[Minecraft:carved pumpkin]] on its head
	File:Wither Skeleton in iron armor.png\|A wither skeleton wearing iron [[Minecraft:armor]] and wielding an iron [[Minecraft:sword]].		File:Wither Skeleton in iron armor.png\|A wither skeleton wearing iron [[Minecraft:armor]] and wielding an iron [[Minecraft:sword]]
	File:Wither Skeleton Aiming without a Sword.png\|A wither skeleton targeting without a weapon.		File:Wither Skeleton Aiming without a Sword.png\|A wither skeleton targeting without a weapon
	File:Wither Skeleton with Bow.png\|A wither skeleton holding a [[Minecraft:bow]], ready to fire an arrow.		File:Wither Skeleton with Bow.png\|A wither skeleton holding a [[Minecraft:bow]], ready to fire an arrow
	File:Spider Jockey Wither Skeleton JE3.png\|A wither skeleton spider jockey.{{Only\|be}}		File:Spider Jockey Wither Skeleton JE3.png\|A wither skeleton spider jockey{{Only\|be}}
	File:Cave Spider Jockey (Wither Skeleton) BE3.png\|A wither skeleton cave spider jockey.{{Only\|be}}		File:Cave Spider Jockey (Wither Skeleton) BE3.png\|A wither skeleton cave spider jockey{{Only\|be}}
	</gallery>		</gallery>

	=== Screenshots ===		=== Screenshots ===
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	Skeleton comparison.png\|A wither skeleton being compared to its variants {{in\|je}}.		Skeleton comparison.png\|A wither skeleton being compared to its variants {{in\|je}}
	WitherSkeletonOverworld.jpg\|A wither skeleton in the [[Minecraft:Overworld]].		WitherSkeletonOverworld.jpg\|A wither skeleton in the [[Minecraft:Overworld]]
	Wither Skeleton Jockey.png\|A wither jockey.		Wither Skeleton Jockey.png\|A wither jockey
	Wither Skeleton 2.png\|A wither skeleton next to the wall of a Nether fortress.		Wither Skeleton 2.png\|A wither skeleton next to the wall of a Nether fortress
	Wither Skeleton and Blaze.png\|A wither skeleton and a [[Minecraft:blaze]] idling in a [[Minecraft:Nether fortress]].		Wither Skeleton and Blaze.png\|A wither skeleton and a [[Minecraft:blaze]] idling in a [[Minecraft:Nether fortress]]
	Blazes and Wither Skeleton near a Spawner.png\|A wither skeleton and two [[Minecraft:blaze]]s near a blaze [[Minecraft:monster spawner]].		Blazes and Wither Skeleton near a Spawner.png\|A wither skeleton and two [[Minecraft:blaze]]s near a blaze [[Minecraft:monster spawner]]
	Wither skeleton on Halloween..png\|Wither skeleton wearing a pumpkin on Halloween.		Wither skeleton on Halloween..png\|Wither skeleton wearing a pumpkin on Halloween
	Wither Skeleton Halloween Screenshot.png\|Wither skeleton wearing a [[Minecraft:jack o'lantern]] in the [[Minecraft:Nether]].		Wither Skeleton Halloween Screenshot.png\|Wither skeleton wearing a [[Minecraft:jack o'lantern]] in the [[Minecraft:Nether]]
	Tikiana WitherSkeleton1.png\|A wither skeleton in a Nether fortress.		Tikiana WitherSkeleton1.png\|A wither skeleton in a Nether fortress
	File:Wither Skeleton with Tall Kai.png\|A wither skeleton compared to a tall player.{{only\|Bedrock}}		File:Wither Skeleton with Tall Kai.png\|A wither skeleton compared to a tall player{{only\|Bedrock}}
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	=== Mojang screenshots ===		=== Mojang screenshots ===
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	File:MInecraft-Nether-Soulsand-Valley-01.jpg\|A preview of two wither skeletons in the [[Minecraft:Soul Sand Valley\|soul sand valley]].		File:MInecraft-Nether-Soulsand-Valley-01.jpg\|A preview of two wither skeletons in the [[Minecraft:Soul Sand Valley\|soul sand valley]]
	File:Dev Diaries wither skeleton jumpscare.jpeg		File:Dev Diaries wither skeleton jumpscare.jpeg
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	=== Textures ===		=== Textures ===
	<gallery class="pixel-image">		<gallery class="pixel-image">
	Wither Skeleton (texture).png\|Wither skeleton texture file.		Wither Skeleton (texture).png\|Wither skeleton texture file
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	=== In other media ===		=== In other media ===
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	File:Pretty Scary Update poster.png\|Wither Skeleton in promotional artwork for the [[Minecraft:Pretty Scary Update]].		File:Pretty Scary Update poster.png\|Wither Skeleton in promotional artwork for the [[Minecraft:Pretty Scary Update]]
	File:NetherUpdateArtwork.png\|Wither Skeletons in promotional artwork for the [[Minecraft:Nether Update]].		File:NetherUpdateArtwork.png\|Wither Skeletons in promotional artwork for the [[Minecraft:Nether Update]]
	File:Wither Skeleton (Dungeons).png\|A [[Minecraft:MCD:Wither Skeleton\|Wither Skeleton]], as it appears in [[Minecraft:Minecraft Dungeons]].		File:Wither Skeleton (Dungeons).png\|A [[Minecraft:MCD:Wither Skeleton\|Wither Skeleton]], as it appears in [[Minecraft:Minecraft Dungeons]]
	File:LEGO Wither skelly.png\|[[Minecraft:LEGO Minecraft]] Wither Skeleton.		File:LEGO Wither skelly.png\|[[Minecraft:LEGO Minecraft]] Wither Skeleton
	File:Acid Wither Skeleton.png\|"Acid Wither Skeleton," an officially licensed T-Shirt design.		File:Acid Wither Skeleton.png\|"Acid Wither Skeleton," an officially licensed T-Shirt design
	File:Wither Skeleton Bottle.png\|An officially licensed cup featuring a wither skeleton.		File:Wither Skeleton Bottle.png\|An officially licensed cup featuring a wither skeleton
	File:MCWSC-GITM 16-17.png\|A wither skeleton as it appears in [[Minecraft:Ghast in the Machine!]]		File:MCWSC-GITM 16-17.png\|A wither skeleton as it appears in [[Minecraft:Ghast in the Machine!]]
	Action Figure Photo Wither Skeleton.jpg\|Wither skeleton [[Minecraft:action figure]].		Action Figure Photo Wither Skeleton.jpg\|Wither skeleton [[Minecraft:action figure]]
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