The Dolphin is a neutral aquatic mob in Minecraft that spawns naturally in ocean biomes. Dolphins are known for their playful behavior and unique ability to boost the swimming speed of nearby players. Though they do not attack players unless provoked, they can be very helpful when exploring the ocean due to their special skills.

Supported Platforms and Support Version

Platform	Supported Version
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	Yes (1.13 and later)
Bedrock Edition (Windows 10, Xbox, Mobile)	Yes (1.4.0 and later)
PlayStation Edition	Yes (1.90 and later)
Nintendo Switch	Yes (1.5.0 and later)

Note: Always ensure you update your game to the latest version to access full Dolphin mechanics and behavior.

Background of the Dolphin

Description	Details
Hostility Level	Neutral
Health Points	10 (5 hearts)
Where to Find	Ocean biomes (except frozen and cold oceans)
Weapon	None (uses bite attack only when provoked)
Attack Method	Bite (only when provoked)
Drops	Raw Cod or Raw Salmon (0–1)
Experience Points	1–3 XP
Special Skills	Grants swimming speed boost; leads players to shipwrecks and ruins when fed

Hostility Level

Dolphins are neutral mobs. They do not attack players unless attacked first.

Health Points

Dolphins have 10 health points (which equals 5 hearts).

Where to Find Dolphins

Dolphins spawn in Ocean biomes, including:

Warm Ocean
Lukewarm Ocean
Deep Lukewarm Ocean

They do not spawn in Frozen Ocean or Cold Ocean biomes.

Weapon

Dolphins do not carry weapons. They use their bite attack only when provoked.

Attack Method

When provoked, a Dolphin will use a bite attack to retaliate against the player or mob.

Behavior

Dolphins are highly dynamic and interactive:

They swim in pods.
They often leap out of the water.
They will play with dropped items.
They will follow boats.
If a player feeds a Dolphin raw fish, it will lead them to nearby treasure structures (shipwrecks or ocean ruins).
They drown if they are out of water for too long or are trapped underwater without air blocks.

Drops

When killed, a Dolphin may drop:

Raw Cod (0–1) or
Raw Salmon (0–1)

Experience Points

Killing a Dolphin grants 1–3 experience points.

Special Skills

Swimming Speed Boost: If a player swims near a Dolphin, it grants the player a Dolphin’s Grace effect, increasing swim speed.
Treasure Hunting: If a Dolphin is fed raw cod or raw salmon, it will attempt to lead the player to the nearest shipwreck, buried treasure, or ocean ruin.

Spawn Eggs

In Creative Mode, Dolphins can be spawned using a Dolphin Spawn Egg.

Things to do with the Dolphin

Use Dolphins to explore oceans faster with Dolphin’s Grace.
Feed Dolphins to find treasure structures.
Create aquatic exhibits or aquariums.
Observe their item interaction behaviors.

Commands for the Dolphin

You can summon a Dolphin using the following command:

/summon minecraft:dolphin [pos] [nbt]

/summon minecraft:dolphin ~ ~ ~

Spawn Events for the Dolphin

Dolphins spawn naturally in Ocean biomes (warm and lukewarm variants).
They spawn in pods of 3–5.
Light level and biome temperature influence spawning.

Fun Facts

Dolphins can jump from one body of water to another if close enough.
They love to play with floating items and will nudge them around.
Despite being aquatic, Dolphins need to surface regularly for air.
They are one of the few mobs that can actively assist the player in finding structures.

Advanced Tips for Farming

While Dolphin farms aren’t common, players can create Dolphin enclosures to maintain permanent access to Dolphin’s Grace.
Keep a loop of Dolphins in a long water tunnel for high-speed underwater travel.
Ensure Dolphins have access to air blocks to prevent drowning.
Use name tags to prevent them from despawning in custom aquariums.

How the Dolphin Interacts with Other Game Mechanics

Villagers: No direct interaction.
Redstone: Dolphins do not interact with Redstone mechanics.
Boats: Dolphins will follow and swim alongside boats.
Items: Dolphins will push and play with dropped items, making item collection in water more dynamic.
Player Effects: Grants Dolphin’s Grace effect for faster underwater travel.