Do you want to tame a fox in Minecraft? Well, prepare some sweet berries, because this adorable adventure is going to be worth it. Whether you’re looking to add a cute companion to your Minecraft world or form a complete fox army, this Minecraft fox taming guide has got you covered. Here, we’ll walk you through the steps to find, tame, and take care of your very own Minecraft foxes, and some insider tips and tricks about what you can do after making this creature yours.
But remember, foxes in Minecraft are naturally shy mobs, and if you come at them too quickly, they’ll be gone very fast. So, it’s an easy process but requires some strategy for quick success.
Where to Find Foxes in Minecraft
To tame, you first need a fox which you’ve got to track down because these mobs are available everywhere. They spawn in Taiga biomes, and if you’re lucky, you’ll find them in groups of 2-4. Sometimes, you might even come across a baby fox in the wild, but wild-born foxes will always be skittish, so you’ll need to breed your own to get a loyal companion.
These are the locations where you can find the foxes in Minecraft:
- Taiga Biomes: The most common place for Red foxes.
- Snowy Taiga Biomes: The exclusive home of White or Arctic foxes.
- Giant Tree Taiga Biomes: Another spot for Red foxes, but with bigger trees and a more secluded feel.
Foxes are nocturnal, meaning your best chance of finding them is at night. Just be ready for the usual night-time Minecraft dangers, like skeletons, zombies, and that one Creeper who always shows up at the worst possible time.
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How to Tame a Fox in Minecraft
Unlike wolves or cats, you can’t simply feed a fox and have it follow you around. To tame a Minecraft fox, you need to breed two foxes to get a baby fox that will be loyal to you. Think of it as matchmaking for the furry kind.
Foxes are skittish, so you’ll need to approach them in sneak mode (hold Shift on your PC or use the crouch button on the console). Don’t rush, or they’ll dart off faster than a rabbit with a wolf on its tail. Foxes love sweet berries. Once you’re close enough, feed a sweet berry to each fox by right-clicking (or pressing the appropriate button on your console). This will put them in “love mode“—look for the hearts floating above their heads.
Once both are in love mode, the foxes will produce a baby fox after a few seconds. This new fox is special—it won’t be afraid of you, and it’s now your loyal companion. Congratulations, you’ve just tamed your first fox in Minecraft. Even though this baby fox is loyal to you, it will still try to follow its wild parents if they’re nearby. Let’s make sure that doesn’t happen.
How to Get Your Tamed Fox to Follow You
While the baby fox may be tamed, it’s still going to go after its wild parents around. And you don’t want it running off with them into the great unknown. The easiest way to get your new furry companion to stay with you is to attach a lead. You can craft one using 4 Strings and 1 Slimeball. Once you’ve built the lead, right-click on the small fox to attach it, and gently guide it away from the other foxes.
Once there is a long enough distance from the adult foxes, the baby fox will bond with you completely and stop trying to reunite with its old family. If you don’t have a lead, you could try building a little enclosure to separate the kid from the others. But the lead is the easier—and more stylish—option.
The tamed foxes will defend you from hostile mobs like skeletons and zombies. While they’re not quite as tough as wolves, they use a quick jumping ability that makes them pretty handy in a fight. Minecraft Foxes have a quirky behavior where they’ll pick up items in their mouths. Want your fox to hold your spare emeralds or some chicken? Simply drop it on the ground nearby, and they’ll scoop it up. They may be cute, but they also pack some punch to help you in combat.
