Creeper in Minecraft
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The Creeper is a hostile mob in Minecraft. A silent hostile mob that walks up to you and explodes, destroying blocks. You can find it in: dark areas of the Overworld.
- Type
- Hostile mob
- Size
- 0.6 × 1.7 blocks
- Where to find
- Dark areas of the Overworld
- Main drops
- Gunpowder
Where to find the Creeper
Dark areas of the Overworld.
Creeper behavior
A silent hostile mob that walks up to you and explodes, destroying blocks.
The Creeper is 1.7 blocks tall and 0.6 blocks wide.
What does the Creeper drop?
| Drop | Notes |
|---|---|
| Gunpowder | Common drop |
Kill it with a sword enchanted with Looting to get more drops.
In Creative mode you can spawn one with a Creeper Spawn Egg.
Data for Minecraft Java Edition 26.1, based on the open minecraft-data project. Some details can differ in Bedrock Edition. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.
Frequently asked questions
Where do you find a Creeper in Minecraft?
Dark areas of the Overworld.
What does a Creeper drop?
A Creeper drops Gunpowder.