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Village Spawning
Cats naturally spawn in villages as part of the village generation process. When a village generates in your Minecraft world, there’s a chance that cats will spawn alongside the villagers. Specifically, cats spawn in villages that have at least one villager and four valid beds. The game checks for these conditions and can spawn up to 5 cats per village, though this number may vary based on village size.
Swamp Hut Spawning
Black cats have a special spawning behavior around witch huts in swamp biomes. When a witch hut generates, there’s a chance for a black cat to spawn nearby. These cats are often found sitting on or around the hut structure. Unlike village cats, swamp hut cats are always black and tend to be more elusive.
Spawning Requirements
For cats to spawn naturally, several conditions must be met:
- The area must be well-lit (light level 9 or higher)
- There must be at least one villager present in villages
- The village needs a minimum of 4 beds
- Cats won’t spawn if there are already too many cats in the immediate area
Biome Considerations
While cats primarily spawn in villages, these villages can generate in various biomes including plains, desert, savanna, taiga, and snowy tundra. The biome itself doesn’t directly affect cat spawning, but it determines where villages can generate. Swamp biomes are the only exception, where black cats can spawn specifically at witch huts.
Understanding these spawning mechanics helps you locate cats more effectively, whether you’re exploring villages across different biomes or seeking out those mysterious black cats near swamp huts.
TL;DR
Cats spawn naturally in villages with villagers and beds, plus black cats spawn near witch huts in swamps. Villages need good lighting and at least 4 beds for cats to appear.
