Creeper
Hostile · Overworld
The Creeper is one of Minecraft's most iconic mobs, famous for its silent approach and devastating explosion. It does not burn in daylight, making it a constant threat. Its explosion can destroy terrain and structures, making it uniquely destructive among common hostile mobs.
Health
20 HP (10 hearts)
Spawns in
Light level 0 in most Overworld biomes; does not burn in sunlight
Behavior
Silently approaches players and ignites a 1.5-second fuse when within 3 blocks, then explodes. Does not attack if the player moves away during the fuse. A lightning strike converts it into a Charged Creeper with a much larger explosion. Flees from ocelots and cats.
Drops
0–2 Gunpowder, Music Disc (if killed by a skeleton's arrow), Creeper Head (if killed by a charged creeper explosion)