Minecraft: How to gain trust of Mobs and is it the same as taming?

Learn all that you need to know about how you can gain the trust of Mobs in Minecraft and how it differs from taming.

Interactions with Minecraft’s vast array of mobs can make or break your survival adventures as you progress through the game. The world of Minecraft features adorable animals and formidable creatures. This means that understanding how to tame and build trust with mobs is crucial if you want to master Minecraft.

In this article, we will break down the subtle yet significant differences between gaining trust and taming in Minecraft while also providing valuable tips to gain trust.

How to Gain Trust of Mobs in Minecraft?

Mobs in Minecraft can be categorized into several types: passive, neutral, and hostile. Each type of mob exhibits unique behaviors and interactions with the player. Trusting a once-neutral or even hostile mob can be a game-changer in Minecraft. Gaining the trust of mobs requires a more nuanced approach compared to the straightforward process of taming.

Here are some tips you can use to more efficiently gain mobs’ trust:

1. Passive Mobs: These are generally friendly and helpful. Gaining their trust often involves feeding them specific items. For example:
   • Villagers: You can interact positively by trading with them. Additionally, protecting villagers from raids and zombies can increase their trust and offer better trade deals.
   • Dolphins: Feeding them raw cod or salmon and swimming near them can lead them to treasure.
2. Neutral Mobs: These mobs won’t attack unless provoked. Building trust here requires understanding their triggers and calm, consistent interactions:
   • Wolves: Feeding them bones tames them. However, continued feeding and interaction increase trust. This can make them loyal companions.
   • Ocelots: While not directly tamable in newer versions, feeding them fish makes them trust the player and stay close without fleeing.
3. Hostile Mobs: Generally, gaining trust with these creatures is challenging, as they are usually out to get you. However, some exceptions include:
   • Zombified Piglins: While taming isn’t an option, undead creatures like Piglins can be bartered with using gold. This ensures that they remain neutral and sometimes even helpful in providing resources.

What is the Difference Between Taming and Gaining Trust?

While gaining trust and taming might seem similar, there are distinct differences. Taming typically results in a mob permanently following and aiding the player, such as taming wolves with bones into loyal dogs or parrots with seeds to sit on your shoulder.

On the other hand, gaining trust involves creating a positive relationship with the mob, influencing their behavior without making them a permanent companion, often resulting in benefits like better trade deals or mobs leading you to treasures.

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