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Ever wanted to explore the vast, sandy landscapes of Minecraft in style? Picture yourself riding into the sunset on a magnificent, one-humped animal, soaring over fences and out of reach of most mobs. We're talking about camels, of course!

These incredible new additions to the game are perfect for crossing the desert, but they're a little different from other animals.

Many players wonder how to tame a camel in Minecraft, but the truth is, you don't need to tame them at all! This guide will walk you through everything you need to know about finding, riding, and even breeding these amazing new mobs.

What Do Camels Do In Minecraft?

Minecraft camels are a game-changer for anyone who loves exploring. While they act a lot like horses, you can ride them and control their movement with a saddle. Also, they have some unique features.

For one, they can be ridden by two players at once. You'll have one player in the front, and the second player can sit in the back seat. This makes them perfect for you and a friend to travel together. Another cool ability is the dash. By holding the jump button, your camel will suddenly sprint forward, allowing you to cross long distances or leap over obstacles quickly.

But one of the best things about camels is their height. When a player rides a camel, they're high enough that most melee hostile mobs—like zombies—can't reach them. This gives you a huge advantage when traveling through dangerous areas.

When Were Camels Added To Minecraft?

Camels were added to Minecraft in the 1.20 "Trails & Tales" update. This update, revealed during Minecraft Live 2022 and released in 2023, brought a bunch of new features to the game, including these tall, one-humped animals.

Taming Camels In Minecraft

Unlike other mobs like wolves, you don't need to do any special taming. Taming camels isn't part of the game. Instead, these passive mobs can be ridden as soon as you find them. All you need is a saddle.

How To Find Camels In Minecraft

Minecraft camels only spawn in desert villages, so that's where you'll need to go to find one. They spawn once per village during world generation, and you can usually find the one camel hanging out in the center of the village, either standing, sitting, or walking around. They don't respawn if killed, which makes them a bit rare.

Camels are a great way to get around the desert biomes, but they aren't the most common sight. If you want more than one camel, you'll have to find another village or breed camels after finding your first two.

What Do Camels Eat In Minecraft?

Camels love cactus. You'll find these prickly plants naturally in desert biomes where the camels also spawn. You can feed a camel cactus to restore 2 health points. This is also how you get them into "love mode" to breed! Just remember that while they can eat cactus to heal, they still take damage from the plant like other mobs.

How To Ride A Camel In Minecraft

Ready to get in the saddle? The process is super simple.

  • Find a Camel: Go to a desert and locate a desert village. You'll find a camel sitting or found wandering in the center.

  • Get a Saddle: You can find saddles in loot chests scattered throughout your world, or you can trade with villagers for them.

  • Mount the Camel: Right-click the camel (or use the action button) to climb onto its back.

  • Equip the Saddle: While you're riding, open the camel's inventory and place the saddle in the special saddle slot.

  • Ride and Explore! Now that your camel has a saddle, you can control its direction and speed. Use the jump button to activate its special dash ability.

A tamed camel is a fantastic travel companion, and since up to two players can ride at once, you and a friend can explore the world together.

Conclusion

So there you have it! Don't worry about trying to tame a camel in Minecraft in the traditional sense. Just find one, pop on a saddle, and you're good to go. These awesome mobs are a super fun way to travel and keep you safe from many hostile mobs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How Tall Are Camels in Minecraft?

Adult Minecraft camels stand at 2.375 blocks tall, while a baby camel is 1.1875 blocks tall. This height is what keeps you out of reach of most hostile mobs. When a camel is sitting, its height is reduced to just under one block, making it perfect for fitting in small spaces.

Can Camels Go in Boats in Minecraft?

No, an adult camel is too big to fit inside a boat. However, a baby camel is small enough to fit. If you need to transport an adult camel across the water, you can attach a lead to it and have it follow your boat.

Do Camels Despawn in Minecraft?

No, naturally spawned camels do not despawn. Once a camel spawns in a desert village during world generation, it will stay in the world unless it's killed. If it is killed, it won't respawn in that village.

Are Camels Rare in Minecraft?

Yes, camels are pretty rare! They are one of the rarest overworld mobs because only one camel spawns per desert village, and they don't respawn if killed. To get a second camel, you'll need to either find another village or breed the one you have with a two camels.