Allay
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Added InOverview
The Allay is a passive mob in Minecraft, which means it will never attack a player and simply goes about its own behaviour.
You will normally come across allays in the Overworld, where they appear in Pillager Outpost and Woodland Mansion.
In practice you will recognise it quickly, because collects and delivers items matching what the player gives it.
Stat-wise it sits at 20 health (10 hearts), dropping no experience on death.
Players have been encountering the Allay since the 1.19 update.
One thing worth knowing: Extremely useful for item sorting farms.
Even without combat or loot to speak of, the Allay adds character to the worlds it lives in and often plays a quiet supporting role in the wider ecosystem.
Spawning
Natural spawns for the Allay occur in Pillager Outpost and Woodland Mansion.
Your best bet is to head straight for Pillager Outpost, since that is where it turns up most reliably out of the handful of biomes it favours.
Found in cages in Pillager Outposts and Woodland Mansions. Does not spawn naturally elsewhere.
Naturally spawned allays will despawn over time when no player is nearby; naming one with a name tag or leading it away on a lead keeps it permanent.
With no attack to worry about, the Allay is something you gather or farm rather than fight.
Drops
The Allay drops neither items nor experience, which is unusual — it exists purely as an ambient or utility creature rather than a resource.
The value of the Allay is in what it does while alive — its behaviour and the role it plays in the world — rather than anything you collect by killing it, so there is little reason to hunt one for materials.
If you are after specific items, the Allay is not your source for them; look to mobs with populated drop tables or to mining and trading instead.
Since there is nothing to pick up, you do not need to worry about a hopper or collection system for allays — they leave the ground exactly as they found it.
As a harmless mob, the Allay is best gathered opportunistically while you explore — there is no danger in collecting from it, so it rarely justifies a dedicated trip.
Behavior & Combat
Behaviourally, collects and delivers items matching what the player gives it. Likes note blocks and will drop items near them. Dances when near a playing jukebox.
Its 20 health is modest, falling to roughly 3 hits from a diamond sword.
It is completely harmless and deals no damage, so the only risk it poses is wandering into lava, cacti or a long fall.
The Allay cannot be bred, so the only way to get more is to find them spawning naturally in their home biomes.
All told, the Allay is a low-risk part of the world that rewards patience more than aggression.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Allay
How much health does a Allay have?
A Allay has 20 health points, which is 10 hearts on its health bar.
What does a Allay drop?
A Allay does not drop any items or experience.
Where do Allays spawn in Minecraft?
Allays spawn in Pillager Outpost and Woodland Mansion. Found in cages in Pillager Outposts and Woodland Mansions. Does not spawn naturally elsewhere.
Is the Allay dangerous?
No. The Allay is a passive mob that deals no damage and will never attack a player.
When was the Allay added to Minecraft?
The Allay was added to Minecraft in version 1.19.
What biome is the best place to find Allays?
Allays are found in Pillager Outpost and Woodland Mansion, so any of those biomes is a good place to start looking.