Witch
Hostile · Overworld
Witches are ranged potion-throwers that are both offensively and defensively dangerous. They are the only mob that naturally uses potions to heal themselves, making prolonged fights attrition-based. They are found in swamp huts and are notable participants in raids.
Health
26 HP (13 hearts)
Spawns in
Swamp huts (witch huts) at all light levels; also spawns in raids; a villager struck by lightning becomes a witch
Behavior
Throws splash potions of Harming, Slowness, Weakness, and Poison at players. Heals itself with Potions of Healing and uses Potions of Fire Resistance, Swiftness, and Water Breathing situationally. Immune to its own potions. One of the toughest common mobs due to self-healing.
Drops
0–6 Redstone Dust, 0–6 Glowstone Dust, 0–6 Sugar, 0–6 Spider Eye, 0–6 Gunpowder, 0–6 Sticks, 0–2 Glass Bottles, Rarely: Potion of Healing, Fire Resistance, Swiftness, or Water Breathing