Armadillo Scute

Armadillo Scute

Rarity tier	Common
Renewable	Yes
Stackable	Yes (64)

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Armadillo scutes are items dropped by armadillos. They can be used to craft wolf armor, which can be equipped on wolves to provide them more protection.

Obtaining

Mob loot

Armadillos drop armadillo scutes every 5-10 minutes, as well as when they are brushed.

Usage

Crafting ingredient

Name	Ingredients	Crafting recipe
Wolf Armor

Repairing wolf armor

Using an armadillo scute on a wolf wearing wolf armor restores 8 points of the armor's durability. Repairing wolf armor using armadillo scutes in an anvil restores 16 points of the armor's durability.

Data values

ID

Java Edition:

Name	Identifier	Form	Translation key
Armadillo Scute	armadillo_scute	Item	item.minecraft.armadillo_scute

Bedrock Edition:

Name	Identifier	Numeric ID	Form	Translation key
Armadillo Scute	armadillo_scute	707	Item	item.armadillo_scute.name

Advancements

Icon	Advancement	In-game description	Actual requirements (if different)
	Good as New	Repair a damaged Wolf Armor using	Repair damaged wolf armor to full durability while the armor is equipped on the wolf.
	Isn't It Scute?	Get from an Armadillo using a Brush	Use a brush on an armadillo.

History

October 4, 2023							Armadillo scutes are showcased in the preview video for the armadillo.
October 15, 2023							The armadillo wins the 2023 Mob Vote, with the armadillo scute being planned to be added.
Java Edition
1.20.5			23w51a				Added armadillo scutes.
			24w03a				The texture of armadillo scutes has been slightly changed.
			24w09a				Using an armadillo scute on a wolf wearing wolf armor now heals some of the armor's durability.
Bedrock Edition
1.20.60 Experiment Armadillo and Wolf Armor			Preview 1.20.60.23				Added armadillo scutes.
1.20.70 Experiment Armadillo and Wolf Armor			Preview 1.20.70.20				The texture of armadillo scutes has been slightly changed.
1.20.80			Preview 1.20.80.20				Armadillo scutes are now available without using the experimental toggle.
							Using an armadillo scute on a wolf wearing wolf armor now heals some of the armor's durability.

Issues

Issues relating to "Armadillo Scute" are maintained on the bug tracker. Issues should be reported and viewed there.

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