Elder Guardian in Minecraft
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The Elder Guardian is a hostile mob in Minecraft. A powerful guardian that gives Mining Fatigue to nearby players. You can find it in: ocean monuments.
- Type
- Hostile mob
- Size
- 2 × 2 blocks
- Where to find
- Ocean monuments
- Main drops
- Prismarine Shard, Raw Cod and Prismarine Crystals
Where to find the Elder Guardian
Ocean monuments.
Elder Guardian behavior
A powerful guardian that gives Mining Fatigue to nearby players.
The Elder Guardian is 2 blocks tall and 2 blocks wide.
What does the Elder Guardian drop?
| Drop | Notes |
|---|---|
| Prismarine Shard | Common drop |
| Raw Cod | Rare drop |
| Prismarine Crystals | Rare drop |
| Wet Sponge | Only when killed by a player |
| Tide Armor Trim | Common drop |
Kill it with a sword enchanted with Looting to get more drops.
In Creative mode you can spawn one with a Elder Guardian 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 Elder Guardian in Minecraft?
Ocean monuments.
What does a Elder Guardian drop?
A Elder Guardian drops Prismarine Shard, Raw Cod, Prismarine Crystals, Wet Sponge and Tide Armor Trim.