Warden
Hostile · Overworld
The Warden is the strongest hostile mob in Minecraft, introduced in The Wild Update and residing in the Deep Dark. It is intentionally designed to be avoided rather than fought, serving as a living alarm system for Ancient City structures. With the most HP of any non-boss mob and armor-bypassing attacks, a direct confrontation is nearly always fatal without exceptional gear.
Health
500 HP (250 hearts)
Spawns in
Deep Dark biome; emerges from the ground when the Sculk Shrieker's warning level reaches 4 (triggered by vibrations detected by Sculk Sensors); only one Warden spawns at a time per area
Behavior
Completely blind; navigates using vibration, smell, and proximity. Investigates noise and sniff-tracks players. Melee attack deals 22.5 damage on Normal (ignores most armor). Sonic Boom ranged attack fires a beam that bypasses all armor and shields, dealing exactly 10 damage up to 15 blocks away. Digs back underground after losing interest. Is not provoked by Wool-dampened sounds.
Drops
1 Sculk Catalyst (always; unaffected by Looting), 5 XP