Cod is a passive aquatic mob in Minecraft that swims in various bodies of water. It is a common source of food and experience points and can be caught using a fishing rod or killed directly. Cod adds life and realism to the underwater ecosystems in the game and can also be used to breed certain mobs, such as cats and wolves, through taming.
Supported Platforms and Support Version
| Platform | Supported Version |
|---|---|
| Java Edition | 1.13 and later |
| Bedrock Edition | Yes |
| Pocket Edition | Yes |
| Xbox | Yes |
| PlayStation | Yes |
| Nintendo Switch | Yes |
| Windows 10 | Yes |
Note: Cod was added as part of the Update Aquatic. It is recommended to play on updated versions for the best aquatic mob interactions.
Background of Cod
| Attribute | Description |
|---|---|
| Hostility Level | Passive |
| Health Points | 3 (1.5 hearts) |
| Where to Find | Oceans, rivers |
| Weapon | None |
| Attack Method | None |
| Drops | Raw Cod (1), possible Bones |
| Experience Points | 1–3 XP |
| Special Skills | Schooling behavior (swims in groups) |
Hostility Level
Cod is a passive mob and does not attack the player or other mobs. It simply swims around in water and will try to avoid players if approached.
Health Points
Cod has 3 health points (equivalent to 1.5 hearts). It can be killed quickly with almost any tool or weapon, or even with your hand.
Where to Find Cod
Cod typically spawns in the following biomes:
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Oceans (all types except warm oceans)
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Deep oceans
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Rivers (in Bedrock Edition)
They spawn in schools of 3–6 and swim around naturally.
Weapon
Cod does not use any weapon as it is a passive mob.
Attack Method
Cod has no attack method. It does not harm players or other entities.
Cod Behavior
Cod exhibit a simple behavior pattern:
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They swim in schools in ocean and river biomes.
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They tend to flee when a player approaches them.
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They do not interact with other mobs directly.
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They cannot survive out of water and will suffocate if stranded on land.
Cod Drops
When killed, Cod may drop:
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1 Raw Cod (affected by the Looting enchantment)
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Bones (rare drop, Bedrock Edition only)
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If killed while on fire or with a weapon enchanted with Fire Aspect, it will drop Cooked Cod instead of Raw Cod.
Experience Points
Killing a Cod yields 1–3 experience points.
Special Skills
Cod exhibit a schooling behavior, meaning they swim in groups. This adds life to underwater environments and can make them easier to locate in bulk.
Spawn Eggs
Cod spawn eggs can be used to spawn Cod in Creative Mode:
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Available in the Creative inventory.
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Can be used on water to instantly spawn a Cod.
Things to Do with Cod
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Food Source: Kill Cod for Raw or Cooked Cod.
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Cat Taming: Use Raw Cod to tame stray cats.
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Dolphin Breeding: In Bedrock Edition, can be used to breed dolphins.
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Compost Ingredient: Raw Cod can be used in composters to make bone meal (Java Edition).
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Fishing: Can be caught using a fishing rod as an alternative to manually hunting them.
Commands for Cod
Example command to summon a Cod:
/summon minecraft:cod ~ ~ ~
/give @p minecraft:cod_spawn_egg 1
Spawn Events for Cod
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Naturally spawns in oceans and rivers.
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Spawns during world generation and in loaded chunks with the appropriate water conditions.
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Does not spawn during night or in landlocked water sources.
Cod Fun Facts
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Before Update Aquatic, fish were simply items and not living entities.
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Cod is one of the four types of fish mobs (Cod, Salmon, Tropical Fish, and Pufferfish).
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Cod can be collected and transported using a Water Bucket (creates a Bucket of Cod).
Advanced Tips for Farming
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Cod can’t be “bred” like land mobs, but you can encourage spawns by creating large, natural-looking oceanic tanks or river systems.
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Use seagrass and coral to enhance the environment for decorative aquariums.
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For efficient fishing farms, use an AFK fishing farm with a fishing rod enchanted with Lure and Luck of the Sea to catch Cod faster.
How Cod Interact with Other Game Mechanics
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Villagers: Do not interact with Cod directly, but Raw Cod can be traded with fishermen villagers.
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Redstone: Cod itself does not interact with Redstone, but sensors like Sculk Sensors can detect their movement.
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Fishing Rod Mechanics: Cod can be caught via fishing and are influenced by Luck of the Sea enchantments.
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Buckets: Can be captured in a bucket, allowing transport to aquariums or artificial ponds.
