The Camel is a passive mob introduced in Minecraft 1.20, as part of the Trails & Tales update. It is a large, rideable animal designed to offer new travel mechanics across flat terrain and desert biomes. Camels are known for their unique ability to dash and traverse obstacles with ease. Additionally, their height protects riders from certain melee attacks.
Supported Platforms and Support Version
Platform | Supported Version |
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Java Edition | 1.20+ |
Bedrock Edition | 1.20.0+ |
Pocket Edition | 1.20.0+ |
Xbox | 1.20.0+ |
PlayStation | 1.20.0+ |
Nintendo Switch | 1.20.0+ |
Windows 10/11 | 1.20.0+ |
Note: To effectively ride and control a Camel, a Saddle is required.
Background of the Camel
Description | Value |
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Hostility Level | Passive |
Health Points | 32 (16 hearts) |
Where to Find | Desert Villages |
Weapon | None |
Attack Method | None (cannot attack) |
Drops | Up to 1 Leather |
Experience Points | 1–3 XP |
Special Skills | High dash jump, Tall ride height, Two-player mount |
Hostility Level
Camels are passive mobs. They do not attack players or other creatures, nor do they retaliate when harmed.
Health Points
Camels have 32 health points (equivalent to 16 hearts).
Where to Find Camels
Camels naturally spawn in Desert Villages. They often wander around the village center, making them easy to locate in the warm, sandy environment.
Weapon
Camels do not possess or use any weapon.
Attack Method
Camels do not attack. They cannot deal damage and do not engage in combat.
Behavior
Camels exhibit passive behavior. They wander slowly during the day and will sit down periodically to rest. When ridden with a saddle, they can be directed and controlled by the player. They can also perform a dash jump to cross wide gaps or low obstacles.
When seated, Camels remain stationary until they decide to stand again or are mounted. Players can feed them Cactus to heal and encourage breeding.
Drops
Upon death, Camels drop:
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0–1 Leather
(Increased by Looting enchantment)
Experience Points
Killing a Camel grants 1–3 experience points.
Special Skills
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Dash Jump: Camels can perform a powerful forward dash that covers both horizontal and vertical distance. Useful for navigating terrain.
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Tall Ride Height: Players riding a Camel are elevated, making them immune to melee attacks from mobs like Zombies.
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Two-player Mount: Camels can carry two players simultaneously, making them unique among rideable mobs.
Spawn Eggs
In Creative Mode, players can spawn Camels using the Camel Spawn Egg.
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Location in Creative inventory: Miscellaneous Tab.
Things to Do with the Camel
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Fast desert travel with high mobility across flat land.
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Safe transportation through areas with melee mobs.
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Two-player riding for cooperative adventures.
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Breeding using Cactus to raise a population.
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Exploration by using the dash skill to navigate obstacles.
Commands for the Camel
You can summon a Camel using the following command:
/summon minecraft:camel ~ ~ ~
/summon minecraft:camel ~ ~ ~ {SaddleItem:{id:”minecraft:saddle”,Count:1b}}
Spawn Events for the Camel
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Camels naturally spawn in Desert Villages during world generation.
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They do not spawn in the wild without a village structure.
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Breeding two Camels using Cactus will spawn a Camel baby.
Camel Fun Facts
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Camels are the first mob in Minecraft to naturally support two players riding simultaneously.
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The dash skill gives Camels one of the longest horizontal jumps of any mob.
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When seated, the Camel’s resting animation is fully visible — a unique feature compared to other passive mobs.
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Camels were designed to offer a safer alternative to Horses for desert travel.
Advanced Tips for Farming
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Breeding: Feed two adult Camels Cactus to enter love mode and produce a baby Camel.
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Camel Farm: Create a Desert Village with a breeding pen for a sustainable Camel population.
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Leather Farm: Though not highly efficient, Camels can provide Leather as a byproduct of population management.
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Mob Proofing: Use Camels for safe transport — their height prevents attacks from most ground mobs.
How the Camel Interacts with Other Game Mechanics
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Villagers: Camels do not interact with Villagers directly but can be kept in villages for transport.
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Redstone: Camels do not trigger Redstone components (pressure plates, tripwires) while walking.
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Leads: Players can attach a lead to a Camel and guide it.
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Boats & Minecarts: Camels cannot ride in Boats or Minecarts due to their size.
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Portals: Camels can enter Nether Portals and be transported between dimensions, but size can occasionally cause glitches.