How to Find, Tame and Breed Black Cats

Black cats in Minecraft are a unique and rare variant of cats, making them a bit of a challenge to find and tame. Unlike other stray cats that can be encountered in villages, black cats spawn under certain conditions and in certain places. In this guide, you’ll learn how to find, tame, and even breed black cats in the game.

Where to find black cats

There are two ways to encounter black cats in Minecraft:

1. Witch huts in swamp biomes

• Location: Witch Huts are small buildings in swamp biomes, usually in the northwest corner.
• Spawn Condition: Black cats spawn naturally inside or near witch huts, even when no witch is present.
• Warning: Witches are aggressive mobs that often reside in these huts. So prepare for a fight before approaching them.

2. Full moon nights in villages

• Spawn Condition: During a full moon, black cats have a 50% chance of spawning in newly formed villages.
• Limitations: Black cats will not spawn in villages that existed before the full moon event. Therefore, explore new areas to have the best chance.
• Time: This only happens at night. Therefore, keep an eye on the lunar cycle.

How to tame a black cat

Once you find a black cat, you can tame it using the following steps:

1. Collect raw fish

• Best choice: Raw cod or raw salmon are most effective for taming cats.
• Where to get them: Fish can be caught by fishing or by killing fish in rivers, oceans, and lakes.

2. Sneak up to the cat

• Cats are shy and will run away if you move too quickly.
• Go slowly and avoid sudden movements.

3. Feed the cat

• Hold the raw fish and interact with the cat to feed it.
• You may need to feed it several pieces of fish before it is tamed.

4. Search for hearts

• When the cat is tamed, hearts appear above its head.
• A red collar will also appear, indicating that the cat is now your pet.

Take care of your black cat

• Follow and Sit Command: Once the cat is tamed, it will follow you unless you command it to sit. Use the “Sit” command to ensure safety at your base.
• Protection: Cats scare away creepers, so having one near your base can be a strategic advantage!

Breeding black cats

If you want to have more black cats, you can breed them under certain conditions:

Breeding steps

1. Tame two black cats: You need two black cats to breed.
2. Feed raw fish: Give both cats raw cod or salmon to stimulate reproduction.
3. Breeding Location: Black cat breeding can only guarantee more black kittens if it is done in or near a witch’s hut.

Producing black cats with commands

For players who don’t want to rely on chance, black cats can be spawned using cheats:
• Command: /summon cat ~ ~ ~ {variant:all_black}
• Requirement: To use this command, cheats must be enabled in your world.

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Tips and tricks

• Explore swamps at night: When searching for witches’ huts, it is easier to see the light of the huts in the swamp biomes at night.
• Be patient: Black cats are rare, so you may have to look for a while before you find one.
• Build a safe space: If you keep black cats in your base, make sure it is free of creepers and protected from mobs.

Now you’re ready to track down and tame your own black cat in Minecraft! Whether for creeper defense or just as a stylish companion, these rare cats are worth the effort. Good luck and have fun taming!