Entity Documentation - minecraft:breedable

Allows an entity to establish a way to get into the love state used for breeding.

Note

This component is commonly used in conjunction with the 'minecraft:behavior.breed' component.

Breedable Properties

Name	Default Value	Type	Description	Example Values
allow_sitting	false	Boolean true/false	If true, entities can breed while sitting	Cat: `true`
blend_attributes	true	Boolean true/false	If true, the entities will blend their attributes in the offspring after they breed. For example, horses blend their health, movement, and jump_strength in their offspring.
breed_cooldown	60	Decimal number	Time in seconds before the Entity can breed again.
breed_items	not set	Array of strings	The list of items that can be used to get the entity into the 'love' state.	Armadillo: `["spider_eye"]`, Axolotl: `[{"item":"tropical_fish_bucket","result_item":"water_bucket:0"}]`, Bee: ["minecraft:poppy","minecraft:blue_orchid","minecraft:allium","minecraft:azure_bluet","minecraft:red_tulip","minecraft:orange_tulip","minecraft:white_tulip","minecraft:pink_tulip","minecraft:oxeye_daisy","minecraft:cornflower","minecraft:lily_of_the_valley","minecraft:dandelion","minecraft:wither_rose","minecraft:sunflower","minecraft:lilac","minecraft:rose_bush","minecraft:peony","minecraft:flowering_azalea","minecraft:azalea_leaves_flowered","minecraft:mangrove_propagule","minecraft:pitcher_plant","minecraft:torchflower","minecraft:cherry_leaves","minecraft:pink_petals","minecraft:wildflowers","minecraft:cactus_flower"]
breeds_with	not set	Array of Breeds With items	The list of entity definitions that this entity can breed with.	Armadillo: `[{"mate_type":"minecraft:armadillo","baby_type":"minecraft:armadillo","breed_event":{"event":"minecraft:entity_born","target":"baby"}}]`, Axolotl: `{"mate_type":"minecraft:axolotl","baby_type":"minecraft:axolotl","breed_event":{"event":"minecraft:entity_born","target":"baby"}}`, Bee: `{"mate_type":"minecraft:bee","baby_type":"minecraft:bee","breed_event":{"event":"minecraft:entity_born","target":"baby"}}`
causes_pregnancy	false	Boolean true/false	If true, the entity will become pregnant instead of spawning a baby.
combine_parent_colors	not set	String
deny_parents_variant	not set	Deny Parents Variant item	Determines how likely the baby of parents with the same variant will deny that variant and take a random variant within the given range instead.
environment_requirements	not set	Array of Environment Requirements items	The list of nearby block requirements to get the entity into the 'love' state.
extra_baby_chance	0	Percent Range	Chance that up to 16 babies will spawn.
inherit_tamed	true	Boolean true/false	If true, the babies will be automatically tamed if its parents are.
love_filters	not set	Minecraft filter	The filters to run when attempting to fall in love.
mutation_factor	not set	Mutation Factor item	Determines how likely the babies are to NOT inherit one of their parent's variances.
mutation_strategy	none	String	Strategy used for mutating variants and extra variants for offspring. Current valid alternatives are 'random' and 'none'.
parent_centric_attribute_blending	not set	Array of strings	[EXPERIMENTAL] List of attributes that should benefit from parent centric attribute blending. For example, horses blend their health, movement, and jump_strength in their offspring.
property_inheritance	not set	Array of strings	List of Entity Properties that should be inherited from the parent entities and potentially mutated.
random_extra_variant_mutation_interval	0	Range of integers	Range used to determine random extra variant.
random_variant_mutation_interval	0	Range of integers	Range used to determine random variant.
require_full_health	false	Boolean true/false	If true, the entity needs to be at full health before it can breed.
require_tame	true	Boolean true/false	If true, the entities need to be tamed first before they can breed.

Breeds With

The list of entity definitions that this entity can breed with.

Breeds With Properties

Name	Default Value	Type	Description
baby_type	not set	String	The entity definition of this entity's babies.
breed_event	not set	Minecraft Event Reference	Event to run when this entity breeds.
mate_type	not set	String from a list of choices	The inclusive minimum of the variant range.

Deny Parents Variant

Determines how likely the baby of parents with the same variant will deny that variant and take a random variant within the given range instead.

Deny Parents Variant Properties

Name	Type	Description
chance	Decimal number	The percentage chance of denying the parents' variant.
max_variant	String	The inclusive maximum of the variant range.
min_variant	String	The inclusive minimum of the variant range.

Environment Requirements

The list of nearby block requirements to get the entity into the 'love' state.

Environment Requirements Properties

Name	Default Value	Type	Description
block_types	not set	Array of strings	The block types required nearby for the entity to breed.
blocks	not set	Array of strings	The block types required nearby for the entity to breed.
count	1	Integer number	The number of the required block types nearby for the entity to breed.
radius	5	Decimal number	How many blocks radius from the mob's center to search in for the required blocks. Bounded between 0 and 16.

Mutation Factor

Determines how likely the babies are to NOT inherit one of their parent's variances. Values are between 0.0 and 1.0, with a higher number meaning more likely to mutate.

Mutation Factor Properties

Name	Type	Description
color	Percent Range	The percentage chance of denying the parents' variant.
extra_variant	Percent Range	The percentage chance of a mutation on the entity's extra variant type.
variant	Percent Range	The percentage chance of a mutation on the entity's variant type.

Samples

Armadillo

"minecraft:breedable": {
  "love_filters": {
    "test": "enum_property",
    "domain": "minecraft:armadillo_state",
    "value": "unrolled"
  },
  "require_tame": false,
  "breeds_with": [
    {
      "mate_type": "minecraft:armadillo",
      "baby_type": "minecraft:armadillo",
      "breed_event": {
        "event": "minecraft:entity_born",
        "target": "baby"
      }
    }
  ],
  "breed_items": [
    "spider_eye"
  ]
}

Axolotl

"minecraft:breedable": {
  "require_tame": false,
  "breed_items": [
    {
      "item": "tropical_fish_bucket",
      "result_item": "water_bucket:0"
    }
  ],
  "breeds_with": {
    "mate_type": "minecraft:axolotl",
    "baby_type": "minecraft:axolotl",
    "breed_event": {
      "event": "minecraft:entity_born",
      "target": "baby"
    }
  },
  "mutation_factor": {
    "variant": 0.00083
  }
}

Bee

"minecraft:breedable": {
  "require_tame": false,
  "breeds_with": {
    "mate_type": "minecraft:bee",
    "baby_type": "minecraft:bee",
    "breed_event": {
      "event": "minecraft:entity_born",
      "target": "baby"
    }
  },
  "breed_items": [
    "minecraft:poppy",
    "minecraft:blue_orchid",
    "minecraft:allium",
    "minecraft:azure_bluet",
    "minecraft:red_tulip",
    "minecraft:orange_tulip",
    "minecraft:white_tulip",
    "minecraft:pink_tulip",
    "minecraft:oxeye_daisy",
    "minecraft:cornflower",
    "minecraft:lily_of_the_valley",
    "minecraft:dandelion",
    "minecraft:wither_rose",
    "minecraft:sunflower",
    "minecraft:lilac",
    "minecraft:rose_bush",
    "minecraft:peony",
    "minecraft:flowering_azalea",
    "minecraft:azalea_leaves_flowered",
    "minecraft:mangrove_propagule",
    "minecraft:pitcher_plant",
    "minecraft:torchflower",
    "minecraft:cherry_leaves",
    "minecraft:pink_petals",
    "minecraft:wildflowers",
    "minecraft:cactus_flower"
  ]
}

Camel

"minecraft:breedable": {
  "require_tame": false,
  "breeds_with": [
    {
      "mate_type": "minecraft:camel",
      "baby_type": "minecraft:camel",
      "breed_event": {
        "event": "minecraft:entity_born",
        "target": "baby"
      }
    }
  ],
  "breed_items": [
    "cactus"
  ]
}

Cat

"minecraft:breedable": {
  "require_tame": true,
  "require_full_health": true,
  "allow_sitting": true,
  "combine_parent_colors": true,
  "breeds_with": {
    "mate_type": "minecraft:cat",
    "baby_type": "minecraft:cat",
    "breed_event": {
      "event": "minecraft:entity_born",
      "target": "baby"
    }
  },
  "breed_items": [
    "fish",
    "salmon"
  ]
}

Chicken

"minecraft:breedable": {
  "require_tame": false,
  "breeds_with": {
    "mate_type": "minecraft:chicken",
    "baby_type": "minecraft:chicken",
    "breed_event": {
      "event": "minecraft:entity_born",
      "target": "baby"
    }
  },
  "breed_items": [
    "wheat_seeds",
    "beetroot_seeds",
    "melon_seeds",
    "pumpkin_seeds",
    "pitcher_pod",
    "torchflower_seeds"
  ],
  "property_inheritance": {
    "minecraft:climate_variant": {}
  }
}

Cow

"minecraft:breedable": {
  "require_tame": false,
  "breed_items": "wheat",
  "breeds_with": {
    "mate_type": "minecraft:cow",
    "baby_type": "minecraft:cow",
    "breed_event": {
      "event": "minecraft:entity_born",
      "target": "baby"
    }
  },
  "property_inheritance": {
    "minecraft:climate_variant": {}
  }
}

Donkey

"minecraft:breedable": {
  "parent_centric_attribute_blending": [
    "minecraft:health"
  ],
  "require_tame": true,
  "inherit_tamed": false,
  "breeds_with": [
    {
      "mate_type": "minecraft:donkey",
      "baby_type": "minecraft:donkey",
      "breed_event": {
        "event": "minecraft:entity_born",
        "target": "baby"
      }
    },
    {
      "mate_type": "minecraft:horse",
      "baby_type": "minecraft:mule",
      "breed_event": {
        "event": "minecraft:entity_born",
        "target": "baby"
      }
    }
  ],
  "breed_items": [
    "golden_carrot",
    "golden_apple",
    "appleEnchanted"
  ]
}

Fox

"minecraft:breedable": {
  "require_tame": false,
  "breed_items": [
    "sweet_berries",
    "glow_berries"
  ],
  "breeds_with": {
    "mate_type": "minecraft:fox",
    "baby_type": "minecraft:fox",
    "breed_event": {
      "event": "minecraft:entity_born",
      "target": "baby"
    }
  }
}

Frog

"minecraft:breedable": {
  "require_tame": false,
  "causes_pregnancy": true,
  "breeds_with": {
    "mate_type": "minecraft:frog",
    "baby_type": "minecraft:tadpole",
    "breed_event": {
      "event": "become_pregnant"
    }
  },
  "breed_items": [
    "slime_ball"
  ]
}

Goat

"minecraft:breedable": {
  "require_tame": false,
  "breed_items": "wheat",
  "breeds_with": {
    "mate_type": "minecraft:goat",
    "baby_type": "minecraft:goat",
    "breed_event": {
      "event": "minecraft:entity_born",
      "target": "baby"
    }
  },
  "mutation_factor": {
    "variant": 0
  }
}

Hoglin

"minecraft:breedable": {
  "require_tame": false,
  "love_filters": {
    "test": "has_component",
    "subject": "self",
    "operator": "not",
    "value": "minecraft:attack_cooldown"
  },
  "breeds_with": {
    "mate_type": "minecraft:hoglin",
    "baby_type": "minecraft:hoglin",
    "breed_event": {
      "event": "minecraft:entity_born",
      "target": "baby"
    }
  },
  "breed_items": [
    "crimson_fungus"
  ]
}

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Last updated on 2025-05-13