Trader Llama
neutralTameableBreedable
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Added InOverview
The Trader Llama is a neutral mob in Minecraft, which means it ignores players until it is provoked, and only then turns aggressive.
Unlike most creatures, the Trader Llama does not spawn naturally in the world. Spawns with Wandering Traders. Does not spawn naturally on its own.
What sets it apart is its behaviour: accompanies Wandering Traders, protecting them by spitting at hostile mobs.
It carries 22 health points — 11 hearts — and yields 1–3 experience when it dies.
Players have been encountering the Trader Llama since the 1.14 update.
One thing worth knowing: Can be bred with regular llamas.
For many players the appeal of the Trader Llama is companionship: once tamed it becomes a loyal helper rather than just scenery.
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Spawning
Spawns with Wandering Traders. Does not spawn naturally on its own.
As a result, the Trader Llama never shows up during ordinary world generation or the normal mob-spawning cycle.
Left alone far from any player, wild trader llamas eventually despawn, so use a name tag if you want a specific one to stick around.
Since it only turns hostile when provoked, you can usually walk among trader llamas safely as long as you avoid hitting one.
Drops
The Trader Llama drop table breaks down like this:
Every kill yields 0–2 Leather (always, 100% chance).
In terms of experience, each kill is worth 1–3 XP orbs.
Farming trader llamas is the standard way to stockpile leather in quantity.
Since every item here is guaranteed, the only variable is quantity, which makes this mob a dependable, low-variance source of what it carries.
| Item | Count | Chance |
|---|---|---|
| Leather | 0-2 | 100% |
LeatherBehavior & Combat
In the field, accompanies Wandering Traders, protecting them by spitting at hostile mobs. Becomes tameable after the trader despawns.
Its 22 health is modest, falling to roughly 4 hits from a diamond sword.
Its combat profile is 22 health (11 hearts) with attacks dealing 1 damage on every difficulty.
To deal with one efficiently, exploit its weaknesses — it is vulnerable to Fire and Fall damage.
Since it can attack from range, closing the distance quickly or breaking line of sight with cover is often safer than trading hits at a distance.
You can tame the Trader Llama: repeatedly mount the llama until hearts appear, after the Wandering Trader has despawned or been killed.
Breeding is straightforward: Hay Bale given to two trader llamas starts love mode and yields offspring.
Bottom line: tame one and the Trader Llama stops being an obstacle and becomes an asset you will want to protect.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Trader Llama
How much health does a Trader Llama have?
A Trader Llama has 22 health points, which is 11 hearts on its health bar.
What does a Trader Llama drop?
When killed, a Trader Llama drops 0–2 Leather (100% chance), along with 1–3 experience.
Where do Trader Llamas spawn in Minecraft?
Trader Llamas do not spawn naturally. Spawns with Wandering Traders. Does not spawn naturally on its own.
How do you tame a Trader Llama?
Repeatedly mount the llama until hearts appear, after the Wandering Trader has despawned or been killed.
How much damage does a Trader Llama deal?
A Trader Llama deals 1 damage on all difficulties.
How much XP does a Trader Llama drop?
A Trader Llama drops 1 to 3 experience points when killed.