Introduced in the *Minecraft* 1.20.5 “Armored Paws” update, the Armadillo is a passive mob that roams various warm biomes. With its hard "Scutes," it's a key component for crafting the innovative Wolf Armor, providing essential protection for your canine companions. Here's a detailed guide on how to obtain Armadillo Scutes in *Minecraft*.

How to Get Armadillo Scutes in Minecraft:

Armadillos are exclusive to warm biomes and typically spawn in groups of two or three. They have a unique defense mechanism where they roll into a ball when approached hastily. To prevent this, approach them slowly and with caution.

Look for Armadillos in the following biomes:

• Badlands
• Eroded Badlands
• Savanna
• Savanna Plateau
• Windswept Savanna
• Wooded Badlands

Players have two primary methods to collect Armadillo Scutes:

1. Watch and Wait:

Similar to how Chickens drop Eggs, Armadillos will drop a Scute every 5-10 minutes. This passive approach requires no items or effort but can be slow and tedious, especially if you're aiming to protect multiple Wolves.

2. Brushing:

This is the preferred method for most players and involves using a Brush. Commonly used for investigating suspicious sand or gravel, the Brush can also be used to gently extract one Scute per brushing from an Armadillo.

In the Java Edition of *Minecraft*, an unenchanted Brush with full durability can be used on an Armadillo four times, while in the Bedrock Edition, it can be used five times before breaking. Brushes can be repaired by combining two damaged ones, and if enchanted, two damaged Enchanted Brushes can be merged at an Anvil to retain both enchantments.

Brushes can be enchanted with Unbreaking, Mending, and Curse of Vanishing.

To craft a Brush, you'll need a Feather, a Copper Ingot, and a Stick, arranged in that order down the center column of the Crafting Table.

Approach a group of Armadillos carefully to avoid triggering their defensive roll. Once close, use the appropriate button to brush the Armadillo, collecting Scutes with each gentle stroke. Depending on the number of Brushes crafted, you can amass a substantial amount of Scutes for crafting Wolf Armor.

Once you've collected the required six Scutes, head to a Crafting Table to create a suit of Wolf Armor for your loyal companion.

These are the current methods to gather Armadillo Scutes in *Minecraft* and utilize them for crafting essential items like Wolf Armor.

*Minecraft is available now.*