Silverfish in Minecraft
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The Silverfish is a hostile mob in Minecraft. A small hostile mob that calls nearby silverfish for help when hurt. You can find it in: strongholds and infested blocks.
- Type
- Hostile mob
- Size
- 0.4 × 0.3 blocks
- Where to find
- Strongholds and infested blocks
Where to find the Silverfish
Strongholds and infested blocks.
Silverfish behavior
A small hostile mob that calls nearby silverfish for help when hurt.
The Silverfish is 0.3 blocks tall and 0.4 blocks wide, small enough to fit through one-block gaps.
The Silverfish has no special item drops listed for it.
In Creative mode you can spawn one with a Silverfish 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 Silverfish in Minecraft?
Strongholds and infested blocks.