Do tamed foxes protect you in Minecraft?
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In Minecraft, tamed foxes do not directly protect the player the way other tamed animals, like dogs (wolves), do. However, they do exhibit some interesting behaviors that can indirectly help you in certain situations. Here’s a breakdown of how tamed foxes behave and whether they can provide any protection:
What Tamed Foxes Do in Minecraft:
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Behavior Toward Hostile Mobs:
- Foxes are not aggressive towards hostile mobs by default. Unlike wolves that will attack enemies like skeletons, zombies, or creepers, foxes do not engage in combat unless they are provoked or are in a certain situation.
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Items in Mouth:
- Tamed foxes can pick up items, including food, and even weapons. If a fox picks up a sword, axe, or other tool, it won’t directly fight mobs with those items, but it could provide a slight advantage if they carry something useful. However, they won’t automatically protect you with it.
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Curious Behavior:
- Foxes have a natural curious nature and will often pick up dropped items, but they won’t act as a combat companion to fight for you. They can help by bringing you dropped items in certain scenarios, but they do not directly assist in fighting mobs.
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Escaping from Danger:
- Foxes tend to run away from hostile mobs, especially larger threats like creepers. This means they are more likely to flee than stay and fight. They are more of a passive companion than an active protector.
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Tamed Foxes and Protection from the Player:
- Foxes, when tamed, become more friendly and will follow the player. However, they don’t “attack” for protection like wolves do. Tamed foxes won’t help in combat situations unless you’re near a villager and certain conditions occur (like foxes picking up an item that could be used to defend).
Summary:
Tamed foxes in Minecraft will not protect you in battle. They are non-aggressive by default and do not attack hostile mobs like wolves. Instead, foxes are more decorative and companion-like creatures. They may pick up dropped items but won't directly aid you in combat or act as a bodyguard. If you need protection, wolves or other more aggressive pets will be much more effective in defending you.
