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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
| equipment =  
| speed = 0.25 when idle and 0.3125 when attacking
{{drop|Item|id=Stone Sword|text=Stone Sword|sword}} (right hand: 95%; left hand: 5%{{only|java|short=1}})
| spawn = *{{EnvLink|Nether Fortress}} at light level 7 or less.
{{drop|Block|Carved Pumpkin}} (22.5% chance, only during Halloween) {{only|je|short=1}}<br>
*{{EntitySprite|Wither}} When a [[Minecraft:wither]] reaches half health.{{only|bedrock|short=1}}
{{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]] 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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[[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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=== 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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|sound3=Wither skeleton hurt3.ogg
|sound3=Wither skeleton hurt3.ogg
|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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== 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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|{{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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<gallery>
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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]]
</gallery>
</gallery>


Latest revision as of 11:34, 22 October 2026

Template:For Template:Infobox entity A wither skeleton is a tall, black variant of a Minecraft:skeleton armed with a Minecraft:stone sword. They inflict the Wither effect when attacking the Minecraft:player. They are found exclusively in Minecraft:Nether fortresses and are the only source of Minecraft:wither skeleton skulls, as well as the only Minecraft:renewable source of Minecraft:coal.

Spawning

Wither skeletons can spawn in Minecraft:Nether fortresses at a light level between 0 and 7, in groups of 5Template:Only or 2-3Template:Only:

  • In the structure bounding box of any single piece of the Nether fortress they can spawn on any block
  • In the larger area bounding box of the entire Nether fortress they can spawn exclusively on Minecraft:Nether bricks

They are the only mobs that can spawn inside Minecraft:wither roses due to their immunity to the damaging effect.

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Spider jockeys

Template:ExclusiveTemplate:Removed feature Minecraft:Spiders and Minecraft:cave spiders spawned in the Nether using commands or Minecraft:spawn eggs have a 1% chance to spawn as a Minecraft:spider jockey, with an 80% chance of that spider being ridden by a wither skeleton.

Halloween

Template:Exclusive On Halloween, wither skeletons have a 22.5% chance of spawning wearing a Minecraft:carved pumpkin and a 2.5% chance of spawning wearing a Minecraft:Jack o'lantern. They are never dropped.

Withers

Template:Exclusive The Minecraft:wither spawns 3-4 wither skeletons when below half health on Normal and Hard Minecraft:difficulties.

Drops

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Behavior

Wither skeletons wander aimlessly when idle. They Minecraft:sprint to attack Minecraft:players, Minecraft:iron golems, baby turtles, Minecraft:piglins, and Minecraft:piglin brutes within 16 blocks.

When an Minecraft:entity is attacked by a wither skeleton on any Minecraft:difficulty, it is inflicted with the Wither effect for 10 seconds, which turns the Minecraft:health bar black (Template:Hp) and decreases it by Template:Hp every two seconds. Unlike Minecraft:Poison, this effect can cause Minecraft:death.

Minecraft:Wolves are aggressive toward wither skeletons, which retaliate when attacked. Template:IN, wither skeletons flee from wolves because they are part of the skeleton Minecraft:family and wolves attack any mob from that family.<ref>Template:Bug</ref> Despite being associated to iron golems, Minecraft:villagers and Minecraft:wandering traders 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:swords higher than stone tier plus any Minecraft:armor. Wither skeletons never take Minecraft:bows; Template:In, if they hold a bow (which can be done with Template:Cmd) they shoot flaming Minecraft:arrows even if their bows are not enchanted, dealing the same damage as a normal skeleton would plus an additional Template:Hp 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:crossbows.

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:sunlight.

As they are also under the "skeletons" Minecraft:entity type tag, if a wither skeleton (only possible through commands) kills a Minecraft:creeper, the creeper drops a Minecraft:music disc, randomly selected from Minecraft:13, cat, blocks, Minecraft:chirp, Minecraft:far, Minecraft:mall, Minecraft:mellohi, Minecraft:stal, Minecraft:strad, Minecraft:ward, Minecraft:11, and Minecraft:wait.Template:Only

Being an Minecraft:undead mob, they are:

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

Picking up items

Template:Main Some wither skeletons spawn with the ability to pick up dropped Minecraft:items from the ground. Unlike Minecraft:zombies, however, they pick up only weapons, Minecraft:shields, and armor. Template:IN, wither skeletons pick up items that they happen to walk near. Template:IN, 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:bowsTemplate:Only or Minecraft:spears 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 ITemplate:Verify, 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 named.

Sounds

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Data values

ID

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Entity data

Wither skeleton have entity data associated with them that contains various properties. The wither skeleton is taller than the skeleton.

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<section begin="entity data"/>

<section end="entity data"/>

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See Minecraft:Bedrock Edition level format/Entity format.

Achievements

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Achievements that apply to all mobs: Template:Collapse

Advancements

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Advancements that apply to all mobs: Template:Collapse

History

Java Edition

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Bedrock Edition

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Legacy Console Edition

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New Nintendo 3DS Edition

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Data history

Java Edition

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Bedrock Edition

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Issues

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Gallery

Renders

Screenshots

Mojang screenshots

Textures

In other media

See also

Notes

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References

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Navigation

Template:Navbox The Nether Template:Navbox entities

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