How to spawn axolotl in Minecraft

Organically breeding Blue Axolotls in Minecraft is extremely difficult to do. Alternatively, these rare creatures can be spawned via console commands.

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Spawning A Blue Axolotl In Minecraft
How to capture and tame axolotls in Minecraft
How to breed axolotls in Minecraft
Axolotl armies in Minecraft

Initially inspired by the Water-type Mudkip in Pokémon, the Blue Axolotl in Minecraft is the rarest color variant of the cuddly passive aquatic mob. What makes the Blue Axolotl so rare is the exceedingly low probability of the variation spawning in-game. More specifically, the indigo-colored Axolotl has a 1 out of 1,200 or 0.083% chance of being the offspring during the breeding process.

Since Blue Axolotls have such a low spawn rate, Minecraft players might wish to seek an alternative way to obtain these elusive creatures. Fortunately, such a method is available via the console commands available for both the Java and Bedrock Edition of Minecraft. For those unfamiliar, Java is the Minecraft version exclusive for PC, while Bedrock Edition incorporates the game versions for the Windows Store, mobile, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch. Keep in mind that using console commands in any Minecraft version requires cheats to be enabled, resulting in achievements being deactivated from the world. In other words, those looking to earn achievements will need to spawn Blue Axolotls organically through breeding, while those who are less concerned about in-game achievements can use console commands.

Cheats for all Minecraft versions can be enabled within the creation screen of a world. Alternatively, those who've already spawned into a world seed can open their settings and activate cheats by searching for it in the menu's screen and ensuring that cheats are "on."

Spawning A Blue Axolotl In Minecraft

To spawn a Blue Axolotl in Minecraft Java Edition, open up the command console by pressing the "/" key. Every command in Minecraft must begin with a "/," but using this key from the start will automatically add the prefix, allowing players to start typing in the desired command. For example, the command for spawning the Blue Axolotl variant is "/summon minecraft:axolotl ~ ~ ~ {Variant:4}." If the Axolotl does not spawn directly in front of the player, they might need to look around with their camera view to find the creature.

As for Bedrock Edition users, Minecraft players can add a Blue Axolotl to their world by opening Chat and Commands and inputting, "/summon axolotl ~ ~ ~ minecraft:entity_born." Within several moments, a Blue Axolotl should successfully appear. Additionally, both Java and Bedrock should bear in mind that Axolotls need water to thrive and will not survive very long on dry land. Therefore, ensure spawning the cuddly creature near a body of water for the Blue Axolotl to swim in.

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The Minecraft axolotl is one of the best beasties you'll find around the biomes, small pink amphibians that primarily snuffle about the games caves and caverns, close to water if they can. That's no coincidence; axolotls in Minecraft have to stay close to water, or risk drying out and becoming axed a little. But if you can learn how they work, you can find, breed and tame axolotls in Minecraft to make your very own little entourage of affable amphibians. Find out how they're found and mastered in our simple guide below.

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Unfortunately, finding a Minecraft axolotl is easier said than done. The axolotl is an aquatic cave animal, which means that they only spawn in water, and in total darkness (light level 0). Naturally, there must also be blocks roofing over their habitat.

On the plus side, a Minecraft axolotl cave lake doesn’t have to be deep (there must be a solid block no more than five blocks below the axolotl spawn point). You don’t necessarily have to dig deep either, as the axolotl can spawn below y: 63. That means around sea level or lower.

Note that only one to four axolotls will spawn in one group. They come in five different colors, but the blue ones are extremely rare. About 1 in 1200 axolotls are blue, so don’t get your hopes up if that’s your favorite color.

How to capture and tame axolotls in Minecraft

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With such an adorable look, it’s only natural that Minecraft players want to tame their own axolotl pet. Unfortunately, you can’t tame an axolotl like a cat or a wolf. However, they are passive animals and can easily be captured and transported. So yes, you can breed axolotl and make your own axolotl zoo in Minecraft!

The easiest way to transport an axolotl is by using a Bucket on them. You can then take the axolotl bucket with you wherever you go. Alternatively, you can lure them with a bucket of tropical fish, or use a lead. Be careful where you drop your axolotl though; they will die after spending more than five minutes out of water.

How to breed axolotls in Minecraft

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Minecraft axolotls will enter ‘love mode’ if you give them a Bucket of Tropical Fish (you need the bucket here; just the fish won’t work). Of course, you need two axolotls to make a new one. A baby axolotl takes 20 minutes to become fully grown.

If you want to spawn an axolotl in creative mode, you can use the summon command, a spawn egg, or an axolotl bucket.

Axolotl armies in Minecraft

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So, what are these creatures good for, besides being cute? The axolotl can actually be quite useful if you want to go fishing or take on an underwater fight. First, you need to capture at least two axolotl and start breeding them. Once you have a pretty big Minecraft axolotl army, you can put them all in buckets and take the buckets with you (or just lead them with a Bucket of Tropical Fish). If you encounter an underwater enemy, just release the axolotl from their buckets. As long as it’s not a dolphin or a turtle, they will kill anything for you.