Step-by-Step Guide to Taming a Zombie Horse in Minecraft

The upcoming Mounts of Mayhem update in Minecraft is set to introduce a thrilling new feature: zombie horses. These eerie creatures will make nighttime in survival mode even more challenging, as they can be ridden by undead mobs like zombies and skeletons. However, fear not! With the right knowledge, you can tame these fearsome mounts. This guide provides essential information on how to locate, tame, and ride a zombie horse in Minecraft.

Locating Zombie Horses in Minecraft

Your adventure begins with the challenge of finding a zombie horse, which differs significantly from locating regular horses. Zombie horses appear exclusively in certain biomes at night, represented by a modest spawn chance of 0.96%. Here are the specific biomes where you can encounter these undead steeds:

Plains Biome
Sunflower Plains
Snowy Plains
Savanna Biome
Windswept Savanna
Savanna Plateau

Finding a zombie horse is akin to discovering a hidden treasure in the dark, given their low spawn rate in these areas.

Taming a Zombie Horse in Minecraft

While zombie horses themselves are not aggressive, their undead riders can be dangerous. These hostile mobs may even wield weapons like the iron spear, so it’s crucial to defeat the rider before attempting to tame the horse. Once the rider is dealt with, follow these steps to tame your new mount:

Approach the zombie horse and feed it its preferred food: red mushrooms. This will help restore its health.
To mount the horse, right-click it. It will likely rear and throw you off after a few seconds.
Upon first mounting, the horse’s temper is assigned a random value within the range of 0 to 99.
Each time you mount the horse, its temper increases by 5. Once its temper exceeds 100, you will successfully tame the horse, signaled by the appearance of red hearts.
It may require several attempts, unless you’re fortunate enough to start with a higher temper value.

Riding a Zombie Horse in Minecraft

Once you have successfully tamed a zombie horse, you can mount it for extended periods; however, controlling its movements requires a saddle. To equip your horse, follow these steps:

Hold the saddle in your hand and right-click while facing the horse.
Alternatively, mount the horse, press the E key to open its inventory, and drag the saddle into the designated slot. You can also place horse armor into the appropriate slot for added protection.

With the saddle equipped, you can control the horse’s movements using the directional keys. Similar to other mounts in Minecraft, press and hold the spacebar to make the horse dash forward.

Keep in mind that zombie horses are susceptible to daylight damage, making horse armor essential for their survival during the day. With the right gear, you can enjoy riding your undead steed even in the sunlit hours.

Are you excited about the possibility of jousting with friends on your newly acquired zombie horses, especially with the addition of the spear weapon? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below!

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