Wither Skeleton in Minecraft
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The Wither Skeleton is a hostile mob in Minecraft. A tall dark skeleton whose hits cause Wither. It can drop wither skeleton skulls. You can find it in: nether fortresses.
- Type
- Hostile mob
- Size
- 0.7 × 2.4 blocks
- Where to find
- Nether fortresses
- Main drops
- Coal, Bone and Wither Skeleton Skull
Where to find the Wither Skeleton
Nether fortresses.
Wither Skeleton behavior
A tall dark skeleton whose hits cause Wither. It can drop wither skeleton skulls.
The Wither Skeleton is 2.4 blocks tall and 0.7 blocks wide, so it needs plenty of headroom to move around.
What does the Wither Skeleton drop?
| Drop | Notes |
|---|---|
| Coal | Common drop |
| Bone | Common drop |
| Wither Skeleton Skull | Rare drop · Only when killed by a player |
Kill it with a sword enchanted with Looting to get more drops.
In Creative mode you can spawn one with a Wither Skeleton 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 Wither Skeleton in Minecraft?
Nether fortresses.
What does a Wither Skeleton drop?
A Wither Skeleton drops Coal, Bone and Wither Skeleton Skull.