Guardian in Minecraft
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The Guardian is a hostile mob in Minecraft. A hostile fish-like mob that fires a laser beam. You can find it in: ocean monuments.
- Type
- Hostile mob
- Size
- 0.85 × 0.85 blocks
- Where to find
- Ocean monuments
- Main drops
- Prismarine Shard, Raw Cod and Prismarine Crystals
Where to find the Guardian
Ocean monuments.
Guardian behavior
A hostile fish-like mob that fires a laser beam.
The Guardian is 0.85 blocks tall and 0.85 blocks wide, small enough to fit through one-block gaps.
What does the Guardian drop?
| Drop | Notes |
|---|---|
| Prismarine Shard | Common drop |
| Raw Cod | Rare drop |
| Prismarine Crystals | Rare drop |
Kill it with a sword enchanted with Looting to get more drops.
In Creative mode you can spawn one with a 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 Guardian in Minecraft?
Ocean monuments.
What does a Guardian drop?
A Guardian drops Prismarine Shard, Raw Cod and Prismarine Crystals.