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	=== Baby zombies ===		=== Baby zombies ===
	{{Dungeons hatnote\|type=mob\|Baby Zombie}}		{{Dungeons hatnote\|type=mob\|Baby Zombie}}
	[[File:Chicken Jockey.png\|thumb\|upright=0.5\|~~Baby~~ zombie riding a chicken, known as a [[chicken jockey]].]]		[[File:Chicken Jockey.png\|thumb\|upright=0.5\|A baby zombie riding a chicken, known as a [[chicken jockey]].]]
	Baby zombies make up 5% of zombie spawns. They behave similarly to ~~regular~~ zombies, with the following differences:		Baby zombies make up 5% of zombie spawns. They behave similarly to adult zombies, with the following differences:
	* They are much faster than ~~normal~~ zombies, yet they have the same [[Minecraft:health]].		* They are much smaller than adult zombies, with a decreased hitbox size. This allows them to fit through 1x1 [[Minecraft:block]] gaps.
			** Worn [[Minecraft:armor]] shrinks to fit their body size.
			* They are much faster than adult zombies, yet they have the same amount of [[Minecraft:health]].
	* The noises they make are higher-pitched than adult zombie [[Minecraft:sound]] effects.		* The noises they make are higher-pitched than adult zombie [[Minecraft:sound]] effects.
	* Worn [[Minecraft:armor]] shrinks to fit their body size.		* They give 12 [[Minecraft:experience]] points when killed by the player or a tamed wolf, instead of 5.
	* They are able to fit through 1×1 [[Minecraft:block]] gaps.		* Unlike most other [[Minecraft:baby mobs]], they remain babies indefinitely and never become adult zombies, therefore [[Minecraft:golden dandelion]]s cannot be used on them.
	* They give 12 [[Minecraft:experience]] points when killed by the player or a tamed wolf instead of 5.
	* Unlike most other [[Minecraft:baby mobs]], they remain babies indefinitely and never become adult zombies, therefore [[Minecraft:golden dandelion]]s ~~do not work.~~
	* They have a decreased hitbox size.

	==== Jockeys ====		==== Jockeys ====
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	==== Equipped ====		==== Equipped ====
	<gallery>		<gallery>
	Zombie in leather armor.png\|Leather ~~Armored~~		Zombie in leather armor.png\|[[Minecraft:Leather Armor]]ed
	Zombie in copper armor.png\|Copper ~~Armored~~		Zombie in copper armor.png\|[[Minecraft:Copper Armor]]ed
	Zombie in golden armor.png\|Gold ~~Armored~~		Zombie in golden armor.png\|[[Minecraft:Gold Armor]]ed
	Zombie in chainmail armor.png\|Chainmail ~~Armored~~		Zombie in chainmail armor.png\|[[Minecraft:Chainmail Armor]]ed
	Zombie in iron armor.png\|Iron ~~Armored~~		Zombie in iron armor.png\|[[Minecraft:Iron Armor]]ed
	Zombie in diamond armor.png\|Diamond ~~Armored~~		Zombie in diamond armor.png\|[[Minecraft:Diamond Armor]]ed
	Zombie in netherite armor.png\|Netherite ~~Armored~~		Zombie in netherite armor.png\|[[Minecraft:Netherite Armor]]ed
	Zombie with Iron Sword.png\|A zombie wielding an [[Minecraft:iron sword]]		Zombie with Iron Sword.png\|A zombie wielding an [[Minecraft:iron sword]]
	Zombie with Iron Shovel.png\|A zombie wielding an [[Minecraft:iron shovel]]		Zombie with Iron Shovel.png\|A zombie wielding an [[Minecraft:iron shovel]]
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	Wool Zombie.png\|A zombie holding [[Minecraft:cyan wool]]		Wool Zombie.png\|A zombie holding [[Minecraft:cyan wool]]
	Cave Zombie.png\|A zombie emerging from a [[Minecraft:cave]]		Cave Zombie.png\|A zombie emerging from a [[Minecraft:cave]]
	Player Zombie and Husk.png\|[[Minecraft:Player]], zombie and husk size comparison		Player Zombie and Husk.png\|[[Minecraft:Player]], zombie, and [[Minecraft:husk]] size comparison
	Zombie Death.jpg\|~~Dying~~ zombie ~~mob~~ {{in\|be}}		Zombie Death.jpg\|A dying zombie {{in\|be}}
	Zombie Death.png\|~~Dying~~ zombie ~~mob~~ {{in\|je}}		Zombie Death.png\|A dying zombie {{in\|je}}
	ZombieInDoor.png\|A zombie standing behind a wooden door		ZombieInDoor.png\|A zombie standing behind a wooden door
	Zombie trying to break through a door (EduEdition).png\|~~Zombie~~ trying to break through a door of a village house		Zombie trying to break through a door (EduEdition).png\|A zombie trying to break through a door of a village house
	Zombie Siege.png\|A zombie horde that spawned outside a [[Minecraft:village]] hammering at a door during a zombie siege		Zombie Siege.png\|A zombie horde that spawned outside a [[Minecraft:village]] hammering at a door during a zombie siege
	Zombie attack animation.png\|A zombie wielding an [[Minecraft:iron shovel]] doing its attack animation		Zombie attack animation.png\|A zombie wielding an [[Minecraft:iron shovel]] doing its attack animation

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	\| spawn = * At light level 0 in applicable biomes.		\| spawn = * At light level 0 in applicable biomes.
	* When a [[Minecraft:husk]] or [[Minecraft:frostbite]]{{upcoming\|Fourth Drop 2026}} is submerged in [[Minecraft:water]].		* When a [[Minecraft:husk]] or [[Minecraft:frostbite]]{{upcoming\|Fourth Drop 2026}} is submerged in [[Minecraft:water]].
	* When a [[Minecraft:drowned]] is ~~frozen~~ in [[Minecraft:powder snow]].{{upcoming\|Fourth Drop 2026}}		* When a [[Minecraft:drowned]] or [[Minecraft:husk]]{{Only\|JE\|short=1}} is submerged in [[Minecraft:powder snow]].{{upcoming\|Fourth Drop 2026}}
	* When a [[Minecraft:zombie horse]] spawns, as a zombie horseman.		* When a [[Minecraft:zombie horse]] spawns, as a zombie horseman.
	* When another zombie spawns a [[Minecraft:reinforcement]].{{only\|je\|short=1}}		* When another zombie spawns a [[Minecraft:reinforcement]].{{only\|je\|short=1}}
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	=== Conversion ===		=== Conversion ===
	When a [[Minecraft:husk]] or [[Minecraft:frostbite]]'s{{upcoming\|Fourth Drop 2026}} head is submerged in [[Minecraft:water]] for over 30 seconds, the husk or frostbite starts transforming into a zombie, with a new entity [[Minecraft:UUID]]. The husk or frostbite's equipment remains on the zombie after conversion.{{only\|java\|short=1}} The zombie further transforms into a [[Minecraft:drowned]] if its head remains submerged, or (back) into a frostbite if it then enters and remains in [[Minecraft:powdered snow]] for 30 seconds. A drowned will convert into a zombie if it stands in powdered snow for 30 seconds.		When a [[Minecraft:husk]] or [[Minecraft:frostbite]]'s{{upcoming\|Fourth Drop 2026}} head is submerged in [[Minecraft:water]] for over 30 seconds, the husk or frostbite starts transforming into a zombie, with a new entity [[Minecraft:UUID]]. The husk or frostbite's equipment remains on the zombie after conversion.{{only\|java\|short=1}}

	=== Zombie horsemen ===		=== Zombie horsemen ===
	{{main\|Zombie Horse#Spawning}}		{{main\|Zombie Horse#Spawning}}
	When a [[Minecraft:zombie horse]] spawns naturally, it always spawns with a zombie rider holding an [[Minecraft:iron spear]]. The zombie rider can be an adult or a baby, and may also spawn wearing [[Minecraft:armor]].		When a [[Minecraft:zombie horse]] spawns naturally in any [[Minecraft:difficulty]] other than Peaceful, it always spawns with a zombie rider holding an [[Minecraft:iron spear]]. The zombie rider can be an adult or a baby, and may also spawn wearing [[Minecraft:armor]].

	== Variants ==		== Variants ==

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	\| spawn = * At light level 0 in applicable biomes.		\| spawn = * At light level 0 in applicable biomes.
	* When a [[Minecraft:husk]] or [[Minecraft:frostbite]]{{upcoming\|Fourth Drop 2026}} is submerged in [[Minecraft:water]].		* When a [[Minecraft:husk]] or [[Minecraft:frostbite]]{{upcoming\|Fourth Drop 2026}} is submerged in [[Minecraft:water]].
			* When a [[Minecraft:drowned]] is frozen in [[Minecraft:powder snow]].{{upcoming\|Fourth Drop 2026}}
	* When a [[Minecraft:zombie horse]] spawns, as a zombie horseman.		* When a [[Minecraft:zombie horse]] spawns, as a zombie horseman.
	* When another zombie spawns a [[Minecraft:reinforcement]].{{only\|je\|short=1}}		* When another zombie spawns a [[Minecraft:reinforcement]].{{only\|je\|short=1}}
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	=== Conversion ===		=== Conversion ===
	When a [[Minecraft:husk]] or [[Minecraft:frostbite]]'s{{upcoming\|Fourth Drop 2026}} head is submerged in [[Minecraft:water]] for over 30 seconds, the husk or frostbite starts transforming into a zombie, with a new entity [[Minecraft:UUID]]. The husk or frostbite's equipment remains on the zombie after conversion.{{only\|java\|short=1}} The zombie further transforms into a [[Minecraft:drowned]] if its head remains submerged, or (back) into a frostbite if it then enters and remains in [[Minecraft:powdered snow]] for 30 seconds.		When a [[Minecraft:husk]] or [[Minecraft:frostbite]]'s{{upcoming\|Fourth Drop 2026}} head is submerged in [[Minecraft:water]] for over 30 seconds, the husk or frostbite starts transforming into a zombie, with a new entity [[Minecraft:UUID]]. The husk or frostbite's equipment remains on the zombie after conversion.{{only\|java\|short=1}} The zombie further transforms into a [[Minecraft:drowned]] if its head remains submerged, or (back) into a frostbite if it then enters and remains in [[Minecraft:powdered snow]] for 30 seconds. A drowned will convert into a zombie if it stands in powdered snow for 30 seconds.

	=== Zombie horsemen ===		=== Zombie horsemen ===
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	Leader zombies are a special type of zombie that spawns with between {{hp\|20}} to {{hp\|80}} extra health (on top of the base zombie health), and an extra 50–75% chance to spawn reinforcements. The chance of a leader spawning increases with [[Minecraft:Difficulty#Clamped regional difficulty\|clamped regional difficulty]]. On Easy, they do not spawn. On Normal and Hard mode, they have up to a 5% chance of spawning.		Leader zombies are a special type of zombie that spawns with between {{hp\|20}} to {{hp\|80}} extra health (on top of the base zombie health), and an extra 50–75% chance to spawn reinforcements. The chance of a leader spawning increases with [[Minecraft:Difficulty#Clamped regional difficulty\|clamped regional difficulty]]. On Easy, they do not spawn. On Normal and Hard mode, they have up to a 5% chance of spawning.

	=== ~~Becoming drowned~~ ===		=== Conversion ===
	[[File:Husk becoming Zombie.gif\|thumb\|upright\|A [[husk]] that suffocates in water converts to a zombie.]]		[[File:Husk becoming Zombie.gif\|thumb\|upright\|A [[husk]] that suffocates in water converts to a zombie.]]
	[[File:Zombie becoming Drowned.gif\|thumb\|upright\|A zombie that suffocates in water converts into a [[drowned]].]]		[[File:Zombie becoming Drowned.gif\|thumb\|upright\|A zombie that suffocates in water converts into a [[drowned]].]]
	If a zombie's head is submerged in water for 30 seconds, it begins converting into a [[Minecraft:drowned]]. The zombie shakes, similar to a zombie villager being cured and, after 15 seconds, the zombie becomes drowned. Once this process starts, it cannot be stopped even if the zombie leaves water. This time is not affected by the [[Minecraft:Respiration]] enchantment or the [[Minecraft:Water Breathing]] status effect.		If a zombie's head is submerged in water for 30 seconds, it begins converting into a [[Minecraft:drowned]]. The zombie shakes, similar to a zombie villager being cured and, after 15 seconds, the zombie becomes drowned. Once this process starts, it cannot be stopped even if the zombie leaves water. This time is not affected by the [[Minecraft:Respiration]] enchantment or the [[Minecraft:Water Breathing]] status effect.

			Similarly, a zombie stuck in [[Minecraft:powder snow]] for 22 seconds begins converting into a [[Minecraft:frostbite]]{{Upcoming\|Fourth Drop 2026}}.

	A newly-converted drowned always has full health even if converted from a damaged zombie, which can cause a zombie to convert into a full-health drowned during its death animation.		A newly-converted drowned always has full health even if converted from a damaged zombie, which can cause a zombie to convert into a full-health drowned during its death animation.

	An item being held or worn by a zombie when it ~~becomes drowned~~, whether it was picked up or naturally spawned, has a 100% drop rate, which includes any naturally spawned equipment dropping with full durability.{{only\|be\|short=1}}		An item being held or worn by a zombie when it is converted, whether it was picked up or naturally spawned, has a 100% drop rate, which includes any naturally spawned equipment dropping with full durability.{{only\|be\|short=1}}

	Only normal zombies can become drowned; [[Minecraft:zombie villager]]s and [[Minecraft:zombified piglin]]s cannot be converted.<ref>{{Cite bug\|MC\|127298\|Zombie Villagers and Zombie Pigmans don't turn into Drowned\|date=March 14, 2018}}</ref> [[Minecraft:Husk]]s, however, convert into zombies if they drown, and then they convert into a [[Minecraft:drowned]] as does a normal zombie. Any husks that convert into zombies also have full health, even if the drowned husk is damaged.		Only normal zombies can become drowned; [[Minecraft:zombie villager]]s and [[Minecraft:zombified piglin]]s cannot be converted.<ref>{{Cite bug\|MC\|127298\|Zombie Villagers and Zombie Pigmans don't turn into Drowned\|date=March 14, 2018}}</ref> [[Minecraft:Husk]]s and [[Minecraft:frostbite]]s{{Upcoming\|Fourth Drop 2026}}, however, convert into zombies if they drown, and then they convert into a [[Minecraft:drowned]] as does a normal zombie. Any husks that convert into zombies also have full health, even if the drowned husk is damaged.
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	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|26.4\|dev=snap3\|Zombies can now convert into [[Minecraft:frostbite]]s when they are in powder snow for too long. Unlike skeletons, they still take damage while freezing in powder snow.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|26.4\|dev=snap3\|Zombies can now convert into [[Minecraft:frostbite]]s when they are in powder snow for too long. Unlike skeletons, they still take damage while freezing in powder snow.}}
			\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=snap4\|Zombies no longer take damage from freezing in powder snow and are now immune to the [[Minecraft:Freezing]] effect.}}
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	==== Jockeys ====		==== Jockeys ====
	{{Main\|Chicken Jockey\|Jockey}}		{{Main\|Chicken Jockey\|Jockey}}
	{{IN\|JE}}, ~~every~~ baby ~~zombie has~~ a chance to spawn as a chicken jockey. In a [[Minecraft:chicken]]-free environment, each baby has a 4.75% chance of spawning as a chicken jockey, for a total 0.2375% chance for each spawned zombie to spawn as a chicken jockey; if chickens are present, the chance increases to 0.4875%.		{{IN\|JE}}, most baby zombies (except ones spawned from a baby [[Minecraft:husk]] or [[Minecraft:frostbite]]{{Upcoming\|Fourth Drop 2026}} converting when submerged in [[Minecraft:water]] or a baby husk converting when submerged in [[Minecraft:powder snow]]) have a chance to spawn as a [[Minecraft:chicken jockey]]. In a [[Minecraft:chicken]]-free environment, each baby has a 4.75% chance of spawning as a chicken jockey, for a total 0.2375% chance for each spawned zombie to spawn as a chicken jockey; if chickens are present, the chance increases to 0.4875%.

	{{IN\|be}}, 15% of naturally spawned baby zombies can ~~start riding a mob~~ and become a [[Minecraft:jockey]] after ~~it spawns~~. A jockey mob ridden by a baby zombie adapts to the speed of its rider. A baby zombie can ride:		{{IN\|be}}, 15% of naturally spawned baby zombies can mount certain mobs and become a [[Minecraft:jockey]] after they spawn. A jockey mob ridden by a baby zombie adapts to the speed of its rider. A baby zombie can ride:
	{{columns-list\|colwidth=20em\|		{{columns-list\|colwidth=20em\|
	* {{EntitySprite\|Chicken}} Adult [[Minecraft:chicken]]s		* {{EntitySprite\|Chicken}} Adult [[Minecraft:chicken]]s
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	* {{EntitySprite\|Mule}} Untamed adult [[Minecraft:mule]]s		* {{EntitySprite\|Mule}} Untamed adult [[Minecraft:mule]]s
	* {{EntitySprite\|Skeleton Horse}} Adult [[Minecraft:skeleton horse]]s		* {{EntitySprite\|Skeleton Horse}} Adult [[Minecraft:skeleton horse]]s
	* {{EntitySprite\|Zombie Horse}} ~~Adult~~ [[Minecraft:zombie horse]]s		* {{EntitySprite\|Zombie Horse}} Untamed adult [[Minecraft:zombie horse]]s
	* {{EntityLink\|Panda\|text=Pandas}}		* {{EntityLink\|Panda\|text=Pandas}}
	* {{EntitySprite\|Zombie}} Adult zombies		* {{EntitySprite\|Zombie}} Adult zombies
	* {{EntitySprite\|Husk}} Adult [[Minecraft:husk]]s		* {{EntitySprite\|Husk}} Adult [[Minecraft:husk]]s
	* {{EntitySprite\|Frostbite}} Adult [[Minecraft:frostbite]]s		* {{EntitySprite\|Frostbite}} Adult [[Minecraft:frostbite]]s{{Upcoming\|Fourth Drop 2026}}
	* {{EntitySprite\|Zombie Villager}} Adult [[Minecraft:zombie villager]]s		* {{EntitySprite\|Zombie Villager}} Adult [[Minecraft:zombie villager]]s
	* {{EntitySprite\|Zombified Piglin}} Adult [[Minecraft:zombified piglin]]s		* {{EntitySprite\|Zombified Piglin}} Adult [[Minecraft:zombified piglin]]s
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	==Trivia==		==Trivia==
	*The zombie is a playable DLC character in the crossover fighting game ''[[Minecraft:Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' as an alternate costume for Steve.
	*Zombie sounds were created by [[Minecraft:Daniel Rosenfeld]] (aka C418) gurgling into a microphone when he had a flu.<ref>[https://www.20k.org/episodes/minecraft <nowiki>Daniel: I remember doing the zombie sound. I had a horrible flu. My throat was shot, and I was like, “This is the perfect occasion to make zombie sounds.” So I just gurgled into a microphone [sfx: Minecraft zombie].</nowiki>]</ref>		*Zombie sounds were created by [[Minecraft:Daniel Rosenfeld]] (aka C418) gurgling into a microphone when he had a flu.<ref>[https://www.20k.org/episodes/minecraft <nowiki>Daniel: I remember doing the zombie sound. I had a horrible flu. My throat was shot, and I was like, “This is the perfect occasion to make zombie sounds.” So I just gurgled into a microphone [sfx: Minecraft zombie].</nowiki>]</ref>
			*Although zombies bear a noticeable resemblance to [[Minecraft:Steve]], there is no inherent implication. Instead it is meant for fans to interpret and speculate on.<ref>{{Tweet\|_LadyAgnes\|1238087011870924801\|The zombies aren't Steve zombies, I know they look like that though. But Steve and Alex are actually not part of the Minecraft world, they are intended to be placeholders for players :)}}</ref>

			=== Publicity ===

			* The zombie is a playable DLC character in the crossover fighting game ''[[Minecraft:Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' as an alternate costume for Steve.

	==Gallery==		==Gallery==

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	\| speed = 0.23<br>0.345 (baby in {{JE}}) <br>0.35 (baby in {{BE}})		\| speed = 0.23<br>0.345 (baby in {{JE}}) <br>0.35 (baby in {{BE}})
	\| knockbackresistance = 0%–5%		\| knockbackresistance = 0%–5%
	\| spawn = * At light level of 0.		\| spawn = * At light level 0 in applicable biomes.
	* When a [[Minecraft:husk]] or [[Minecraft:frostbite]]{{upcoming\|Fourth Drop 2026}} ~~drowns~~.		* When a [[Minecraft:husk]] or [[Minecraft:frostbite]]{{upcoming\|Fourth Drop 2026}} is submerged in [[Minecraft:water]].
	* When a [[Minecraft:zombie horse]] spawns, as a zombie horseman.		* When a [[Minecraft:zombie horse]] spawns, as a zombie horseman.
	* When another zombie spawns a [[Minecraft:reinforcement]].{{only\|je\|short=1}}		* When another zombie spawns a [[Minecraft:reinforcement]].{{only\|je\|short=1}}

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	== Sounds ==		== Sounds ==
	~~{{More sounds\|section=1\|26.4: converting to and from [[Minecraft:frostbite]]}}~~
	{{SoundEvents		{{SoundEvents
	\| entity.zombie.ambient		\| entity.zombie.ambient
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	\| entity.zombie.destroy_egg		\| entity.zombie.destroy_egg
	\| entity.zombie.converted_to_drowned		\| entity.zombie.converted_to_drowned
			\| entity.zombie.converted_to_frostbite
	\| entity.zombie.attack_iron_door		\| entity.zombie.attack_iron_door
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	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=19w05a\|Zombies attack the new [[Minecraft:wandering trader]].}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=19w05a\|Zombies attack the new [[Minecraft:wandering trader]].}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.15\|dev=19w37a\|Mobs that spawn wearing carved pumpkins or jack o'lanterns on Halloween no longer drop them.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.15\|dev=19w37a\|Mobs that spawn wearing carved pumpkins or jack o'lanterns on Halloween no longer drop them.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=19w41a\|[[File:Zombie JE4.png\|35px]] Zombies now have completely black heads.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=19w41a\|[[File:Zombie JE4.png\|35px]] Zombies now have completely black heads.<ref>{{bug\|MC-163008}}</ref>}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=19w42a\|[[File:Zombie JE5.png\|35px]] ~~Zombie~~ heads now once again appear correctly.~~<ref>{{bug\|MC-163008}}</ref>~~}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=19w42a\|[[File:Zombie JE5.png\|35px]] Zombies' heads now once again appear correctly.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=19w46a\|Baby zombies can now be spawned by using a zombie spawn egg on an existing zombie.<ref>{{bug\|MC-2871}}</ref>}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=19w46a\|Baby zombies can now be spawned by using a zombie spawn egg on an existing zombie.<ref>{{bug\|MC-2871}}</ref>}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.17\|dev=21w13a\|Zombies drop [[Minecraft:baked potatoes]] instead of normal [[Minecraft:potato]]es if on [[Minecraft:fire]] when killed or killed by a [[Minecraft:fire]] source.<ref>{{bug\|MC-199065}}</ref>}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.17\|dev=21w13a\|Zombies drop [[Minecraft:baked potatoes]] instead of normal [[Minecraft:potato]]es if on [[Minecraft:fire]] when killed or killed by a [[Minecraft:fire]] source.<ref>{{bug\|MC-199065}}</ref>}}
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	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=snap10\|[[File:Baby Zombie JE4 BE4.png\|28px]] The model and texture of baby zombies have been changed to have their heads not be exactly like the adults.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=snap10\|[[File:Baby Zombie JE4 BE4.png\|28px]] The model and texture of baby zombies have been changed to have their heads not be exactly like the adults.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|26.2\|dev=snap5\|The heights of baby zombies have been changed from 0.99 blocks to 0.98 blocks, to match {{BE}}.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|26.2\|dev=snap5\|The heights of baby zombies have been changed from 0.99 blocks to 0.98 blocks, to match {{BE}}.}}
			\|{{HistoryLine\|java upcoming}}
			\|{{HistoryLine\|\|26.4\|dev=snap3\|Zombies can now convert into [[Minecraft:frostbite]]s when they are in powder snow for too long. Unlike skeletons, they still take damage while freezing in powder snow.}}
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	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|26.20\|dev=Preview 26.20.22\|The hitboxes of baby zombies have been changed, to closely match {{JE}}.<ref>{{bug\|MCPE-236077}}</ref>}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|26.20\|dev=Preview 26.20.22\|The hitboxes of baby zombies have been changed, to closely match {{JE}}.<ref>{{bug\|MCPE-236077}}</ref>}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|bedrock upcoming}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|bedrock upcoming}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|26.60\|dev=Preview 26.60.29\|exp=Drop 4 of 2026\|Zombies now convert into [[Minecraft:frostbite]]s when in powder snow ~~for 30 seconds~~.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|26.60\|dev=Preview 26.60.29\|exp=Drop 4 of 2026\|Zombies now convert into [[Minecraft:frostbite]]s when they stay in powder snow too long. Unlike skeletons, they still take damage while freezing in powder snow.}}}}
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	=== Legacy Console Edition ===		=== Legacy Console Edition ===

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	== Sounds ==		== Sounds ==
			{{More sounds\|section=1\|26.4: converting to and from [[Minecraft:frostbite]]}}
	{{SoundEvents		{{SoundEvents
	\| entity.zombie.ambient		\| entity.zombie.ambient
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	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|26.20\|dev=Preview 26.20.22\|The hitboxes of baby zombies have been changed, to closely match {{JE}}.<ref>{{bug\|MCPE-236077}}</ref>}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|26.20\|dev=Preview 26.20.22\|The hitboxes of baby zombies have been changed, to closely match {{JE}}.<ref>{{bug\|MCPE-236077}}</ref>}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|bedrock upcoming}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|bedrock upcoming}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|26.60\|dev=Preview 26.60.29\|exp=Drop 4 of 2026\|Zombies now ~~transform~~ into [[Minecraft:frostbite]]s when ~~inside~~ powder snow.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|26.60\|dev=Preview 26.60.29\|exp=Drop 4 of 2026\|Zombies now convert into [[Minecraft:frostbite]]s when in powder snow for 30 seconds.}}
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	=== Baby zombies ===		=== Baby zombies ===
	{{Dungeons hatnote\|type=mob\|Baby Zombie}}		{{Dungeons hatnote\|type=mob\|Baby Zombie}}
	[[File:Chicken Jockey.png\|thumb\|upright=0.5\|~~Baby~~ zombie riding a chicken, known as a [[chicken jockey]].]]		[[File:Chicken Jockey.png\|thumb\|upright=0.5\|A baby zombie riding a chicken, known as a [[chicken jockey]].]]
	Baby zombies make up 5% of zombie spawns. They behave similarly to ~~regular~~ zombies, with the following differences:		Baby zombies make up 5% of zombie spawns. They behave similarly to adult zombies, with the following differences:
	* They are much faster than ~~normal~~ zombies, yet they have the same [[Minecraft:health]].		* They are much smaller than adult zombies, with a decreased hitbox size. This allows them to fit through 1x1 [[Minecraft:block]] gaps.
			** Worn [[Minecraft:armor]] shrinks to fit their body size.
			* They are much faster than adult zombies, yet they have the same amount of [[Minecraft:health]].
	* The noises they make are higher-pitched than adult zombie [[Minecraft:sound]] effects.		* The noises they make are higher-pitched than adult zombie [[Minecraft:sound]] effects.
	* Worn [[Minecraft:armor]] shrinks to fit their body size.		* They give 12 [[Minecraft:experience]] points when killed by the player or a tamed wolf, instead of 5.
	* They are able to fit through 1×1 [[Minecraft:block]] gaps.		* Unlike most other [[Minecraft:baby mobs]], they remain babies indefinitely and never become adult zombies, therefore [[Minecraft:golden dandelion]]s cannot be used on them.
	* They give 12 [[Minecraft:experience]] points when killed by the player or a tamed wolf instead of 5.
	* Unlike most other [[Minecraft:baby mobs]], they remain babies indefinitely and never become adult zombies, therefore [[Minecraft:golden dandelion]]s ~~do not work.~~
	* They have a decreased hitbox size.

	==== Jockeys ====		==== Jockeys ====
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	==== Equipped ====		==== Equipped ====
	<gallery>		<gallery>
	Zombie in leather armor.png\|Leather ~~Armored~~		Zombie in leather armor.png\|[[Minecraft:Leather Armor]]ed
	Zombie in copper armor.png\|Copper ~~Armored~~		Zombie in copper armor.png\|[[Minecraft:Copper Armor]]ed
	Zombie in golden armor.png\|Gold ~~Armored~~		Zombie in golden armor.png\|[[Minecraft:Gold Armor]]ed
	Zombie in chainmail armor.png\|Chainmail ~~Armored~~		Zombie in chainmail armor.png\|[[Minecraft:Chainmail Armor]]ed
	Zombie in iron armor.png\|Iron ~~Armored~~		Zombie in iron armor.png\|[[Minecraft:Iron Armor]]ed
	Zombie in diamond armor.png\|Diamond ~~Armored~~		Zombie in diamond armor.png\|[[Minecraft:Diamond Armor]]ed
	Zombie in netherite armor.png\|Netherite ~~Armored~~		Zombie in netherite armor.png\|[[Minecraft:Netherite Armor]]ed
	Zombie with Iron Sword.png\|A zombie wielding an [[Minecraft:iron sword]]		Zombie with Iron Sword.png\|A zombie wielding an [[Minecraft:iron sword]]
	Zombie with Iron Shovel.png\|A zombie wielding an [[Minecraft:iron shovel]]		Zombie with Iron Shovel.png\|A zombie wielding an [[Minecraft:iron shovel]]
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	Wool Zombie.png\|A zombie holding [[Minecraft:cyan wool]]		Wool Zombie.png\|A zombie holding [[Minecraft:cyan wool]]
	Cave Zombie.png\|A zombie emerging from a [[Minecraft:cave]]		Cave Zombie.png\|A zombie emerging from a [[Minecraft:cave]]
	Player Zombie and Husk.png\|[[Minecraft:Player]], zombie and husk size comparison		Player Zombie and Husk.png\|[[Minecraft:Player]], zombie, and [[Minecraft:husk]] size comparison
	Zombie Death.jpg\|~~Dying~~ zombie ~~mob~~ {{in\|be}}		Zombie Death.jpg\|A dying zombie {{in\|be}}
	Zombie Death.png\|~~Dying~~ zombie ~~mob~~ {{in\|je}}		Zombie Death.png\|A dying zombie {{in\|je}}
	ZombieInDoor.png\|A zombie standing behind a wooden door		ZombieInDoor.png\|A zombie standing behind a wooden door
	Zombie trying to break through a door (EduEdition).png\|~~Zombie~~ trying to break through a door of a village house		Zombie trying to break through a door (EduEdition).png\|A zombie trying to break through a door of a village house
	Zombie Siege.png\|A zombie horde that spawned outside a [[Minecraft:village]] hammering at a door during a zombie siege		Zombie Siege.png\|A zombie horde that spawned outside a [[Minecraft:village]] hammering at a door during a zombie siege
	Zombie attack animation.png\|A zombie wielding an [[Minecraft:iron shovel]] doing its attack animation		Zombie attack animation.png\|A zombie wielding an [[Minecraft:iron shovel]] doing its attack animation

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	==== Jockeys ====		==== Jockeys ====
	{{Main\|Chicken Jockey\|Jockey}}		{{Main\|Chicken Jockey\|Jockey}}
	{{IN\|JE}}, ~~every~~ baby ~~zombie has~~ a chance to spawn as a chicken jockey. In a [[Minecraft:chicken]]-free environment, each baby has a 4.75% chance of spawning as a chicken jockey, for a total 0.2375% chance for each spawned zombie to spawn as a chicken jockey; if chickens are present, the chance increases to 0.4875%.		{{IN\|JE}}, most baby zombies (except ones spawned from a baby [[Minecraft:husk]] or [[Minecraft:frostbite]]{{Upcoming\|Fourth Drop 2026}} converting when submerged in [[Minecraft:water]] or a baby husk converting when submerged in [[Minecraft:powder snow]]) have a chance to spawn as a [[Minecraft:chicken jockey]]. In a [[Minecraft:chicken]]-free environment, each baby has a 4.75% chance of spawning as a chicken jockey, for a total 0.2375% chance for each spawned zombie to spawn as a chicken jockey; if chickens are present, the chance increases to 0.4875%.

	{{IN\|be}}, 15% of naturally spawned baby zombies can ~~start riding a mob~~ and become a [[Minecraft:jockey]] after ~~it spawns~~. A jockey mob ridden by a baby zombie adapts to the speed of its rider. A baby zombie can ride:		{{IN\|be}}, 15% of naturally spawned baby zombies can mount certain mobs and become a [[Minecraft:jockey]] after they spawn. A jockey mob ridden by a baby zombie adapts to the speed of its rider. A baby zombie can ride:
	{{columns-list\|colwidth=20em\|		{{columns-list\|colwidth=20em\|
	* {{EntitySprite\|Chicken}} Adult [[Minecraft:chicken]]s		* {{EntitySprite\|Chicken}} Adult [[Minecraft:chicken]]s
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	* {{EntitySprite\|Mule}} Untamed adult [[Minecraft:mule]]s		* {{EntitySprite\|Mule}} Untamed adult [[Minecraft:mule]]s
	* {{EntitySprite\|Skeleton Horse}} Adult [[Minecraft:skeleton horse]]s		* {{EntitySprite\|Skeleton Horse}} Adult [[Minecraft:skeleton horse]]s
	* {{EntitySprite\|Zombie Horse}} ~~Adult~~ [[Minecraft:zombie horse]]s		* {{EntitySprite\|Zombie Horse}} Untamed adult [[Minecraft:zombie horse]]s
	* {{EntityLink\|Panda\|text=Pandas}}		* {{EntityLink\|Panda\|text=Pandas}}
	* {{EntitySprite\|Zombie}} Adult zombies		* {{EntitySprite\|Zombie}} Adult zombies
	* {{EntitySprite\|Husk}} Adult [[Minecraft:husk]]s		* {{EntitySprite\|Husk}} Adult [[Minecraft:husk]]s
	* {{EntitySprite\|Frostbite}} Adult [[Minecraft:frostbite]]s		* {{EntitySprite\|Frostbite}} Adult [[Minecraft:frostbite]]s{{Upcoming\|Fourth Drop 2026}}
	* {{EntitySprite\|Zombie Villager}} Adult [[Minecraft:zombie villager]]s		* {{EntitySprite\|Zombie Villager}} Adult [[Minecraft:zombie villager]]s
	* {{EntitySprite\|Zombified Piglin}} Adult [[Minecraft:zombified piglin]]s		* {{EntitySprite\|Zombified Piglin}} Adult [[Minecraft:zombified piglin]]s
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	==Trivia==		==Trivia==
	*The zombie is a playable DLC character in the crossover fighting game ''[[Minecraft:Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' as an alternate costume for Steve.
	*Zombie sounds were created by [[Minecraft:Daniel Rosenfeld]] (aka C418) gurgling into a microphone when he had a flu.<ref>[https://www.20k.org/episodes/minecraft <nowiki>Daniel: I remember doing the zombie sound. I had a horrible flu. My throat was shot, and I was like, “This is the perfect occasion to make zombie sounds.” So I just gurgled into a microphone [sfx: Minecraft zombie].</nowiki>]</ref>		*Zombie sounds were created by [[Minecraft:Daniel Rosenfeld]] (aka C418) gurgling into a microphone when he had a flu.<ref>[https://www.20k.org/episodes/minecraft <nowiki>Daniel: I remember doing the zombie sound. I had a horrible flu. My throat was shot, and I was like, “This is the perfect occasion to make zombie sounds.” So I just gurgled into a microphone [sfx: Minecraft zombie].</nowiki>]</ref>
			*Although zombies bear a noticeable resemblance to [[Minecraft:Steve]], there is no inherent implication. Instead it is meant for fans to interpret and speculate on.<ref>{{Tweet\|_LadyAgnes\|1238087011870924801\|The zombies aren't Steve zombies, I know they look like that though. But Steve and Alex are actually not part of the Minecraft world, they are intended to be placeholders for players :)}}</ref>

			=== Publicity ===

			* The zombie is a playable DLC character in the crossover fighting game ''[[Minecraft:Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' as an alternate costume for Steve.

	==Gallery==		==Gallery==

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	\| speed = 0.23<br>0.345 (baby in {{JE}}) <br>0.35 (baby in {{BE}})		\| speed = 0.23<br>0.345 (baby in {{JE}}) <br>0.35 (baby in {{BE}})
	\| knockbackresistance = 0%–5%		\| knockbackresistance = 0%–5%
	\| spawn = * At light level 0 in applicable biomes.		\| spawn = *At light level 0 in applicable biomes.
	* When a [[Minecraft:husk]] or [[Minecraft:frostbite]]{{upcoming\|Fourth Drop 2026}} is submerged in [[Minecraft:water]].		*{{BlockSprite\|Water}} When a [[Minecraft:husk]] or [[Minecraft:frostbite]]{{upcoming\|Fourth Drop 2026}} is submerged in [[Minecraft:water]].
	* When a [[Minecraft:drowned]] or [[Minecraft:husk]]{{Only\|JE\|short=1}} is submerged in [[Minecraft:powder snow]].{{upcoming\|Fourth Drop 2026}}		*{{BlockSprite\|Powder Snow}} When a [[Minecraft:drowned]] or [[Minecraft:husk]]{{Only\|JE\|short=1}} is submerged in [[Minecraft:powder snow]].{{upcoming\|Fourth Drop 2026}}
	* When a [[Minecraft:zombie horse]] spawns, as a zombie horseman.		*{{EntitySprite\|Zombie Horse}} When a [[Minecraft:zombie horse]] spawns, as a zombie horseman.
	* When another zombie spawns a [[Minecraft:reinforcement]].{{only\|je\|short=1}}		*{{EntitySprite\|Zombie}} When another zombie spawns a [[Minecraft:reinforcement]].{{only\|je\|short=1}}
	* When a [[Minecraft:zombie siege]] occurs.{{only\|je\|short=1}}		* When a [[Minecraft:zombie siege]] occurs.{{only\|je\|short=1}}
	* {{EnvLink\|Monster Room}}: from [[Minecraft:monster spawner]]s.		* {{EnvLink\|Monster Room}}: from [[Minecraft:monster spawner]]s.
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	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=12w34b\|Zombies can now pick up and equip dropped [[Minecraft:item]]s.<ref name=zombieequip>{{tweet\|jeb\|240381873480687616\|"Hey there, I think you dropped this" i.imgur.com/IdQD9.png\|August 28, 2012}} (http://i.imgur.com/IdQD9.png)</ref><ref>http://www.reddit.com/r/Minecraft/comments/yrjp8/zombies_can_pick_up_items_from_the_ground_in_the/c5y7uma</ref> If killed, the zombie drops the item it is holding.		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=12w34b\|Zombies can now pick up and equip dropped [[Minecraft:item]]s.<ref name=zombieequip>{{tweet\|jeb\|240381873480687616\|"Hey there, I think you dropped this" i.imgur.com/IdQD9.png\|August 28, 2012}} (http://i.imgur.com/IdQD9.png)</ref><ref>http://www.reddit.com/r/Minecraft/comments/yrjp8/zombies_can_pick_up_items_from_the_ground_in_the/c5y7uma</ref> If killed, the zombie drops the item it is holding.
	\|Zombies can now survive in sunlight, if they are wearing a [[Minecraft:helmet]] or a [[Minecraft:pumpkin]].<ref>{{tweet\|dinner\|243645556872855552\|@James9270Tweet Intended.\|September 6, 2012}}</ref>}}		\|Zombies can now survive in sunlight, if they are wearing a [[Minecraft:helmet]] or a [[Minecraft:pumpkin]].<ref>{{tweet\|dinner\|243645556872855552\|@James9270Tweet Intended.\|September 6, 2012}}</ref>}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=12w36a\|The zombie and [[Minecraft:zombie pigmen]] models and texture layouts have been changed (no visual change, but breaks [[Minecraft:texture pack]]s).}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=12w36a\|The zombie and [[Minecraft:zombie pigmen]] models and texture layouts have been changed (no visual change, but breaks [[Minecraft:Texture pack (Java Edition)\|texture pack]]s).}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=12w37a\|[[File:Old pumpkin zombie.png\|40px]] [[File:Old Jack o Lantern Zombie.png\|40px]] [[File:Baby Zombie with Carved Pumpkin.png\|20px]] On [[Minecraft:wikipedia:Halloween\|Halloween]], zombies and baby zombies can now spawn wearing [[Minecraft:pumpkin]]s or [[Minecraft:jack o'lantern]]s.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=12w37a\|[[File:Old pumpkin zombie.png\|40px]] [[File:Old Jack o Lantern Zombie.png\|40px]] [[File:Baby Zombie with Carved Pumpkin.png\|20px]] On [[Minecraft:wikipedia:Halloween\|Halloween]], zombies and baby zombies can now spawn wearing [[Minecraft:pumpkin]]s or [[Minecraft:jack o'lantern]]s.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=12w38a\|Zombies have been given new [[Minecraft:sound]]s.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=12w38a\|Zombies have been given new [[Minecraft:sound]]s.}}