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	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.21.90\|dev=Preview 1.21.90.26\|Wither skeletons now spawn as riders in [[Minecraft:spider jockey]]s when [[Minecraft:spider]]s are spawned in the Nether again. They did not since Pocket Edition 1.1.0 due to an identifier change.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.21.90\|dev=Preview 1.21.90.26\|Wither skeletons now spawn as riders in [[Minecraft:spider jockey]]s when [[Minecraft:spider]]s are spawned in the Nether again. They did not since Pocket Edition 1.1.0 due to an identifier change.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.21.120\|dev=Preview 1.21.120.22\|Wither skeletons can now pick up [[Minecraft:copper sword]]s.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.21.120\|dev=Preview 1.21.120.22\|Wither skeletons can now pick up [[Minecraft:copper sword]]s.}}
			\|{{HistoryLine\|bedrock upcoming}}
			\|{{HistoryLine\|\|26.70\|dev=Preview 26.70.21\|Wither skeletons can now pick up [[Minecraft:ice ball]]s.}}
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	'''[[File:Wither (effect).png\|16px]] Wither:''' <br>{{hp\|1\|withered=1}} per 2 sec<br>{{EffectLink\|id=wither\|Wither (effect)\|Wither}} for 10 sec ({{hp\|5\|withered=1\|notag=1}})		'''[[File:Wither (effect).png\|16px]] Wither:''' <br>{{hp\|1\|withered=1}} per 2 sec<br>{{EffectLink\|id=wither\|Wither (effect)\|Wither}} for 10 sec ({{hp\|5\|withered=1\|notag=1}})
	~~\| spawn = {{EnvLink\|Nether Fortress}} <br> When a [[Minecraft:wither]] reaches half health.{{only\|bedrock\|short=1}}<br>~~
	~~\| speed = 0.25 when idle and 0.3125 when attacking~~
	\| size = '''{{IN\|Java}}:'''<br>		\| size = '''{{IN\|Java}}:'''<br>
	Height: 2.4 blocks<br>Width: 0.7 blocks		Height: 2.4 blocks<br>Width: 0.7 blocks
	'''{{IN\|Bedrock}}:'''<br>		'''{{IN\|Bedrock}}:'''<br>
	Height: 2.412 blocks<br>Width: 0.864 blocks		Height: 2.412 blocks<br>Width: 0.864 blocks
			\| speed = 0.25 when idle and 0.3125 when attacking
			\| spawn = *{{EnvLink\|Nether Fortress}} at light level 7 or less.
			*{{EntitySprite\|Wither}} When a [[Minecraft:wither]] reaches half health.{{only\|bedrock\|short=1}}
	}}		}}
	A '''wither skeleton''' is a tall, black variant of a [[Minecraft:skeleton]] ~~equipped~~ with a [[Minecraft:stone sword]]. They inflict the [[Minecraft:Wither (effect)\|Wither]] effect when attacking the [[Minecraft:player]]. They are found exclusively in [[Minecraft:Nether fortress]]es and are the only source of [[Minecraft:wither skeleton skull]]s, as well as the only [[Minecraft:renewable]] source of [[Minecraft:coal]].		A '''wither skeleton''' is a tall, black variant of a [[Minecraft:skeleton]] armed with a [[Minecraft:stone sword]]. They inflict the [[Minecraft:Wither (effect)\|Wither]] effect when attacking the [[Minecraft:player]]. They are found exclusively in [[Minecraft:Nether fortress]]es and are the only source of [[Minecraft:wither skeleton skull]]s, as well as the only [[Minecraft:renewable]] source of [[Minecraft:coal]].

	== Spawning ==		== Spawning ==

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	\| size = '''{{IN\|Java}}:'''<br>		\| size = '''{{IN\|Java}}:'''<br>
	Height: 2.4 blocks<br>Width: 0.7 blocks		Height: 2.4 blocks<br>Width: 0.7 blocks

	'''{{IN\|Bedrock}}:'''<br>		'''{{IN\|Bedrock}}:'''<br>
	Height: 2.412 blocks<br>Width: 0.864 blocks		Height: 2.412 blocks<br>Width: 0.864 blocks
	~~\| equipment =~~
	~~{{drop\|Item\|id=Stone Sword\|text=Stone Sword\|sword}} (right hand: 95%; left hand: 5%{{only\|java\|short=1}})~~
	~~{{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 '''wither skeleton''' is a tall, black variant of a [[Minecraft:skeleton]] equipped with a [[Minecraft:stone sword]]. They inflict the [[Minecraft:Wither (effect)\|Wither]] effect when attacking the [[Minecraft:player]]. They are found exclusively in [[Minecraft:Nether fortress]]es and are the only source of [[Minecraft:wither skeleton skull]]s, as well as the only [[Minecraft:renewable]] source of [[Minecraft:coal]].		A '''wither skeleton''' is a tall, black variant of a [[Minecraft:skeleton]] equipped with a [[Minecraft:stone sword]]. They inflict the [[Minecraft:Wither (effect)\|Wither]] effect when attacking the [[Minecraft:player]]. They are found exclusively in [[Minecraft:Nether fortress]]es and are the only source of [[Minecraft:wither skeleton skull]]s, as well as the only [[Minecraft:renewable]] source of [[Minecraft:coal]].

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	== Advancements ==		== Advancements ==
	~~<!-- Wither Skeleton is not a valid mob for Sniper Duel.-->~~		{{load advancements\|Monster Hunter;Monsters Hunted;Spooky Scary Skeleton;It Spreads;Not Today, Thank You;How Did We Get Here?}}
	{{load advancements\|Monster Hunter;Monsters Hunted;Spooky Scary Skeleton;It Spreads;Not Today, Thank You}}

	Advancements that apply to all mobs:		Advancements that apply to all mobs:

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	=== Picking up items ===		=== Picking up items ===
	{{main\|Geared mobs#Picking up gear}}		{{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.		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 toward 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 [[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.

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	\|sound4=Wither skeleton hurt4.ogg		\|sound4=Wither skeleton hurt4.ogg
	\|subtitle=Wither Skeleton hurts		\|subtitle=Wither Skeleton hurts{{until\|java 26.4}}
	\|source=hostile		\|source=hostile
	\|description=When a wither skeleton is damaged		\|description=When a wither skeleton is damaged
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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\|A wither skeleton in a [[Minecraft:Nether fortress]] on [[Minecraft:Dev Diaries]]
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	[[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.		[[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 [[Minecraft: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.

	Wither skeletons are immune to [[Minecraft:fire]] and the Wither effect. They still seek shade or [[Minecraft:water]] during daylight if they are in the [[Minecraft:Overworld]], even though they do not burn in [[Minecraft:sun]]light.		Wither skeletons are immune to [[Minecraft:fire]] and the Wither effect. They still seek shade or [[Minecraft:water]] during daylight if they are in the [[Minecraft:Overworld]], even though they do not burn in [[Minecraft:sun]]light.

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	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.21.4\|dev=24w45a\|Wither skeletons now prefer to pick [[Minecraft:bows]] from the ground as opposed to other items.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.21.4\|dev=24w45a\|Wither skeletons now prefer to pick [[Minecraft:bows]] from the ground as opposed to other items.}}
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	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.21.11\|dev=pre1\|Wither skeletons ~~now~~ no longer pick up spears.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.21.11\|dev=pre1\|Wither skeletons can no longer pick up spears.}}
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	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.21.4\|dev=24w45a\|Wither skeletons now prefer to pick [[Minecraft:bows]] from the ground as opposed to other items.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.21.4\|dev=24w45a\|Wither skeletons now prefer to pick [[Minecraft:bows]] from the ground as opposed to other items.}}
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	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.21.11\|dev=pre1\|Wither skeletons ~~can~~ no longer pick up spears.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.21.11\|dev=pre1\|Wither skeletons now no longer pick up spears.}}
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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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	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>