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Skeleton Horse in Minecraft

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The Skeleton Horse is a passive mob in Minecraft. An undead horse that can be ridden once the trap is triggered. You can find it in: appears during thunderstorms as a skeleton trap.

Type
Passive mob
Size
1.4 × 1.6 blocks
Where to find
Appears during thunderstorms as a skeleton trap
Main drops
Bone

Where to find the Skeleton Horse

Appears during thunderstorms as a skeleton trap.

Skeleton Horse behavior

An undead horse that can be ridden once the trap is triggered.

The Skeleton Horse is 1.6 blocks tall and 1.4 blocks wide.

What does the Skeleton Horse drop?

DropNotes
BoneCommon drop

Kill it with a sword enchanted with Looting to get more drops.

In Creative mode you can spawn one with a Skeleton Horse 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 Skeleton Horse in Minecraft?
Appears during thunderstorms as a skeleton trap.
What does a Skeleton Horse drop?
A Skeleton Horse drops Bone.