Welcome to the creepy side of Minecraft, where the swamps just got a whole lot creepier with the introduction of a new skeletal menace: the Bogged. This monster acts as its normal counterpart, but with a twist! Whether you’re adventuring in swamps or exploring trial chambers, you will certainly encounter the Bogged mob in Minecraft. In this blog, we’ll show you everything you need to know about this mossy monster, from its creepy properties to where you can find it lurking in the shadows.
The Bogged is a unique skeleton variant introduced in Minecraft 1.21, covered in moss and mushrooms, this eerie mob looks like it’s risen straight out of the swamp. Unlike regular skeletons, the Bogged shoots poison-tipped arrows. The Bogged is here to poison your Minecraft adventures, quite literally!
With 8 hearts (16 health points), the Bogged isn’t as tough as other skeletons, but it makes up for it with its poison arrows. These arrows poison you for 4 seconds, adding some extra damage over time.
The Bogged takes a bit longer to reload its bow, taking 3.5 seconds instead of the usual 2 seconds. Being an undead mob, it burns in daylight, gets hurt by health potions, and heals from harming potions. Interestingly, it can’t swim but also doesn’t drown.
You’ll find the Bogged hanging out in swamp and mangrove swamp biomes. It also appears in the new trial chambers, especially those with trial spawners surrounded by bone blocks and podzol topped with red mushrooms. Its swampy appearance helps it blend in, so keep an eye out while exploring these areas.
The Bogged appear naturally in swampy biomes and certain test chambers, challenging players in these new structures. Each test generator can spawn a total of 6 Bogged in single-player mode, making for a challenging fight if you’re not prepared.
Despite its eerie appearance, the Bogged is not too difficult to handle if you come prepared. Here are some useful tips to make your encounter a little less toxic:
Use a shield: Blocking arrows with a shield will save you from the poisonous effect.
Smite Enchantment: Since Bogged is an undead monster, weapons enchanted with Smite deal extra damage.
Milk Bucket: Carry a milk bucket to quickly remove the poison effect.
Defeating a Bogged can be rewarding. Here’s what you can get:
Bones and arrows: The usual skeletons.
Poisoned Arrows: These spiked arrows can add a poisonous punch to your quiver.
Damaged Bow: Occasionally, you can find a bow, sometimes even enchanted.
Mushrooms: Use the shears with a Bogged to pick mushrooms from its head.
The number of drops can be increased with the Looting enchantment, giving you a better chance of getting those valuable poisoned arrows.
The Bogged is a fascinating and formidable addition to Minecraft’s lineup of skeletal foes. Whether you’re exploring swamps, braving mangrove thickets, or delving into trial chambers, keep your eyes peeled for these mossy marksmen. With the right team, strategy, and gear, you’ll turn the tables on these poison-spewing pests in no time. Gather your friends in your Minecraft game server and – happy mining and even happier hunting!