Cod
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Added InOverview
The Cod is a passive mob in Minecraft, which means it will never attack a player and simply goes about its own behaviour.
Cods make their home in the Overworld, turning up in Ocean, Cold Ocean, Lukewarm Ocean, and River.
Its defining trait is simple — swims in schools.
Stat-wise it sits at 3 health (1.5 hearts), dropping 1–3 experience on death.
Players have been encountering the Cod since the 1.13 update.
Even without combat or loot to speak of, the Cod adds character to the worlds it lives in and often plays a quiet supporting role in the wider ecosystem.
Spawning
Cods spawn in Ocean, Cold Ocean, Lukewarm Ocean, and River.
Because it appears across 4 different biome types, it is one of the easier mobs to track down — heading to any of them should turn one up before long.
Spawns in water in ocean biomes, in groups of 3-6.
Spawns commonly come in batches of 3-6, which is worth remembering when you are deciding whether to engage or retreat.
Left alone far from any player, wild cods eventually despawn, so use a name tag if you want a specific one to stick around.
Because it is harmless, the Cod is mostly useful as a renewable source of its drops, and you can let a small population breed up over time.
Drops
Killing a Cod produces the following loot:
Every kill yields 1 Raw Cod (always, 100% chance).
On top of that, rarer rolls can give 1 Bone Meal (occasionally, 5% chance).
In terms of experience, each kill is worth 1–3 XP orbs.
Raw Cod from cods is renewable, so a small breeding setup keeps you supplied indefinitely.
Across many kills the guaranteed items pile up steadily while the chance-based extras trickle in, so consistent farming is the way to build a meaningful stockpile.
As a harmless mob, the Cod is best gathered opportunistically while you explore — there is no danger in collecting from it, so it rarely justifies a dedicated trip.
Raw Cod
Bone MealBehavior & Combat
Swims in schools. Flops on land and suffocates. Can be picked up with a water bucket.
It is fragile, with only 3 health — a single diamond-sword strike (7 damage) is enough to kill it instantly.
It is completely harmless and deals no damage, so the only risk it poses is wandering into lava, cacti or a long fall.
The Cod cannot be bred, so the only way to get more is to find them spawning naturally in their home biomes.
Like other fish, you can scoop it up with a bucket of water to create a "bucket of cod", letting you carry it home and release it into a tank or pond without it taking damage.
It is a water-dwelling creature and will suffocate if it ends up on dry land, so keeping it in water is essential if you want to transport or keep one.
All told, the Cod is a low-risk part of the world that rewards patience more than aggression.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Cod
How much health does a Cod have?
A Cod has 3 health points, which is 1.5 hearts on its health bar.
What does a Cod drop?
When killed, a Cod drops 1 Raw Cod (100% chance) and 1 Bone Meal (5% chance), along with 1–3 experience.
Where do Cods spawn in Minecraft?
Cods spawn in Ocean, Cold Ocean, Lukewarm Ocean, and River. Spawns in water in ocean biomes, in groups of 3-6.
Is the Cod dangerous?
No. The Cod is a passive mob that deals no damage and will never attack a player.
How much XP does a Cod drop?
A Cod drops 1 to 3 experience points when killed.
What biome is the best place to find Cods?
Cods are found in Ocean, Cold Ocean, Lukewarm Ocean, and River, so any of those biomes is a good place to start looking.