Armadillo Scute
This article is about the item obtained from armadillos. For the item obtained from turtles, see Turtle Scute.
Armadillo Scute

| Rarity tier |
Common |
|---|---|
| Renewable |
Yes |
| Stackable |
Yes (64) |
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Armadillo scutes are items dropped by armadillos and can also be obtained by using a brush. They can be used to craft wolf armor, which can be equipped on wolves to provide more protection.
Obtaining
Mob loot
Armadillos drop armadillo scutes every 5-10 minutes, as well as when they are brushed.
Usage
Crafting ingredient
| Name | Ingredients | Crafting recipe |
|---|---|---|
| Wolf Armor | Armadillo Scute |
Repairing wolf armor
Using an armadillo scute on a wolf wearing wolf armor restores 8 points of the armor's durability. Repairing wolf armor using armadillo scutes in an anvil restores 16 points of the armor's durability.
Data values
ID
| Name | Identifier | Form | Translation key |
|---|---|---|---|
armadillo_scute | Item | item |
| Name | Identifier | Numeric ID | Form | Translation key |
|---|---|---|---|---|
armadillo_scute | 707 | Item | item |
Advancements
| Icon | Advancement | In-game description | Actual requirements (if different) |
|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Isn't It Scute? | Get Armadillo Scutes from an Armadillo using a Brush | Use a brush on an armadillo. |
![]() | Good as New | Repair a damaged Wolf Armor using Armadillo Scutes | Repair damaged wolf armor to full durability while the armor is equipped on the wolf. |
History
| October 4, 2023 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 15, 2023 | The armadillo wins the 2023 Mob Vote, with the armadillo scute being planned to be added. | ||||||
| Java Edition | |||||||
| 1.20.5 | 23w51a | ||||||
| 24w03a | |||||||
| 24w09a | Using an armadillo scute on a wolf wearing wolf armor now heals some of the armor's durability. | ||||||
| Bedrock Edition | |||||||
| 1.20.60 Experiment | Preview 1.20.60.23 | ||||||
| 1.20.70 Experiment | Preview 1.20.70.20 | ||||||
| 1.20.80 | Preview 1.20.80.20 | Armadillo scutes are now available without using the experimental toggle. | |||||
| Using an armadillo scute on a wolf wearing wolf armor now heals some of the armor's durability. | |||||||
Issues
Issues relating to "Armadillo Scute" are maintained on the bug tracker. Issues should be reported and viewed there.
