Introduction
Have you ever wandered through a Minecraft village and wondered if you could make one of those cute cats your very own purring companion? Well, wonder no more! This beginner’s guide will walk you through everything you need to know to tame your first Minecraft cat.
Table of Contents
Locating a Cat Minecraft Cat
The first step to cat ownership is finding a cat to tame. Minecraft cats spawn randomly in most village biomes which have residents like farmers, fishermen, clerics, and more. You’re most likely to find cats lounging around near village houses or wandering the streets. Keep an eye out for their collar to differentiate them from wild ocelots.
Once you spot a promising candidate, take note of its surroundings so you can return easily after preparing your supplies. Trust me, chasing a cat across blocks and biomes is no easy feat!
Pro Tip: Minecraft cats are most active during the day and will return to their village house at night to sleep. Plan your taming operation during daylight hours for best results!
Preparing the Necessary Items
Now that you’ve identified your soon-to-be feline friend, you need to gather a few key items to earn its trust and affection. Here’s what you’ll need in your inventory before starting the taming process:
Raw Fish
Cats love fish, both in real life and in Minecraft. Raw fish will serve as your bribe…I mean treat…to build an early positive relationship with the cat. Salmon and cod are great options that are easy to fish up in most biomes. I recommend stocking at least 6 raw fish to get started.
Patience
Taming a Minecraft cat takes time and many fishy gifts. You’ll need to exercise patience as you slowly earn the mob’s trust through repeat feedings. If the cat isn’t receptive right away, don’t get discouraged! Persistence pays off when it comes to cat taming.
Empty Hands
You need to have an open hand/inventory slot to feed the cat treat by treat during the taming process. Make sure you have at least one free space in your hot bar before approaching your new friend.
Once you have plenty of fish and patience prepared, you’re ready to embark on your taming adventure!
Making Friends with the Cat
Initially, the village cat will be wary of your approach and gifts. You need to demonstrate that you come in peace by slowly offering fish until the cat is comfortable enough to eat from your hand.
Follow these steps to make friends with your soon-to-be pet:
- Equip the raw fish in your empty hand hot bar slot.
- Stand 1-2 blocks away and look at the cat.
- Press use repeatedly to slowly move closer block by block while holding the fish.
- Once you get close enough, the cat will cautiously grab the fish and step back.
- Repeat steps 1-4, moving gradually closer each time as the cat gets more comfortable.
- After 5-10 fish over 5+ minutes, hearts will appear around the cat, signaling it is tamed!
Key things to remember during the taming process:
- Move slowly and give the cat space so you don’t scare it off.
- If the cat runs away, back off and wait for it to calm down before trying again.
- Don’t make sudden moves or sprint near the cat before it’s tamed.
- Be patient and persistent! This can take over 10 minutes and lots of fish.
- If you run out of fish, the cat’s trust will reset and you’ll have to start over.
Keep at it with the fish gifts until you see those red floating hearts. Then comes the best part – petting your new furry friend!
Bringing Your New Feline Home
Hooray, you did it! Your patience and fishy offerings have paid off with a newly tamed Minecraft cat! Now it’s time to bring them back to your base so you can enjoy each other’s company.
Transporting Options
You have a couple of options when it comes to bringing your cat companion back home:
Lead – Use a lead to gently guide your cat along behind you as you walk. This is the safest method. Craft a lead with 4 strings and a slime ball.
** following** – Tamed cats will automatically trail 1-3 blocks behind their owner without a lead. Be careful not to move too fast or let them fall behind.
** Boat** – You can transport one cat per boat by luring them inside. Row carefully and keep them safe from drowning!
Choose whatever method works best based on your priorities and distance to travel. Let’s head home!
Creating a Cat Home
Now you need to setup a comfy place at your base where your new cat can settle in. Follow this checklist:
- Safe location away from mob threats
- Access to sunlight so they stay in passive mode
- Multiple exit points so they don’t feel trapped
- Cat bed, carpet, chest with food treats
- Litter box (just for looks)
- Toy fish on string for batting practice
Make sure to give your cat plenty of affection and treats like cooked fish so they feel happy and loved!
Keeping Your Cat Healthy and Happy
Congratulations on successfully taming your first Minecraft cat! Now you have an adorable, purring companion to call your own. Follow these tips to give them a long, happy, and healthy feline life:
Feed Them Regularly
Well-fed cats are happy cats! Make sure to give your cat a steady diet of raw salmon, tropical fish, and cod to keep their bellies full.
Provide Affection
Just like real cats, Minecraft cats crave your love and attention. Take time to frequently pet and play with them to keep their mood positive. Gift them cream and cake for extra joy!
Limit Creeper Encounters
Protect your cat from getting blown up by keeping them safely indoors at night and away from mobs. Damage could cause them to despawn!
Transport Carefully
When bringing your cat mining, adventuring, or visiting other bases, take care in moving them. Transport cats via boat or minecart and keep leads handy so they don’t teleport away or get lost.
Let Them Freely Roam
Give your cat open outside spaces near sunlight so they can wander freely and hunt for food scraps. A confined cat is often an unhappy cat!
Provide Enrichment
Keep your cat entertained by crafting fun toys like scratching posts, toy fish on string, and obstacle courses full of empty chests and boxes to bat around! A bored cat may stray.
Troubleshooting Taming Issues
Having trouble getting a village cat to warm up to you despite tons of fishy gifts? Here are some common hurdles and solutions:
Cat runs away when approached – This means you’re moving too quickly and scaring them. Crouch walk slowly while holding the fish until closer.
Cat hisses when given fish – Wait 5 minutes for it to calm down before trying again more gently. Don’t sprint or make sudden moves.
Lead isn’t working – You need to feed the cat and see the red hearts before it will follow a lead. Keep trying with the fish gifts.
Cat teleported away – Tamed cats will teleport back to their owner if they get separated by 12+ blocks. Wait a few minutes to see if it returns.
Cat despawned – If your cat disappears without teleporting back after 3-5 minecraft days, it likely despawned due to low health or death. You’ll have to find a new one to tame. 😿
Don’t let a few stubborn cats break your spirit! With enough fish and patience, you’ll soon have a devoted feline sidekick.
Conclusion
I hope this beginner’s guide gives you the knowledge and confidence to locate, tame, and care for your very own Minecraft cat companion! The taming process takes time and patience, but the furry feline friendship payoff is well worth it.
With a happy home setup full of cozy cat beds, regular feedings, fun cat toys, and plenty of affection, you and your new cat will enjoy Minecraft adventures for many in-game years to come. From daring cave spelunks to peaceful village strolls, everything is better with a purring cat by your side!
Now grab some raw fish and go make friends with that neighborhood tabby or calico. Your first Minecraft cat buddy awaits! Let us know in the comments about your successful new taming experience. Happy fish slapping!
FAQs
Still, have some questions about finding and taming your first awesome Minecraft cat? Check out these frequently asked questions:
Nope! Cat colors like black, red, tabby, calico, etc in Minecraft are purely cosmetic. They do not impact behavior or have unique traits.
Tamed cats can live indefinitely if kept at full health! Protect them from death by environmental hazards, mob attacks, or falls to keep them around forever.
No, minecraft cats do not currently get sick or contract illnesses requiring treatment. Just feed them well and limit creeper explosions!
Cats love fish! Raw salmon and cod are their favorite treats. You can also feed them cooked fish, tropical fish buckets, and meat. For dessert, try cake or cream.
Injured or damaged cats will regenerate health slowly over time as long as they are kept fed. Use cooked fish for quicker healing results.
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