Dropbears are hostile mobs that can be found in Nether Waste biomes.
Behavior[]
Dropbears are aggressive and will attack by swiping their target with their claws and biting.
Dropbears are capable of jumping vertically at great heights to reach any blocks that are placed somewhere above them. Once they reach these block(s), they can climb upside down on them.
If any entity the Dropbear targets comes underneath the blocks the Dropbear is climbing on, the Dropbear will jump down and attack. If the Dropbear lands on its target it can deal damage.
Trivia[]
- The Dropbear was likely inspired by the mythical Australian creature/meme with the same name.
- This mob replaced the scrapped Nether Gecko mob.
- The Dropbear is one of four mobs to be a marsupial, with the others being the Tasmanian Devil, Kangaroo and Sugar Glider.
- They are one of two mobs that can climb ceilings, the other being the Skreecher.
Gallery[]
A Dropbear roaming the Nether Wastes.
A Dropbear walking on the Nether roof.
| Animal Dictionary Entry |
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| "The Dropbear is a hostile, demonic-looking marsupial native to the Nether Wastes. This creature can often be found hanging upside down from the Nether's ceiling, waiting for unsuspecting prey to walk beneath it. When prey is below, the Dropbear will leap from its position and try and crush its target beneath it. After it has landed, it will use its huge jaws and sharp claws to attack. If successful in dispatching its prey, the Dropbear can leap back up to the Nether's ceiling. If slain, the Dropbear will surrender a Dropbear Claw, which, in a pinch, can be used to create Flint and Steel without the need of an Iron Ingot. It can also be used to brew a Potion of Clinging, which will allow the drinker to stand and walk on ceilings, just as the Dropbear does." |
