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How many hit points does a blaze have?

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A blaze in Minecraft has 20 hit points, which is equivalent to 10 hearts.

Blazes are formidable hostile monsters found in the Nether dimension. Their health is a crucial factor for players engaging them in combat. Each heart in Minecraft represents 2 hit points, so a blaze's 20 hit points equate to 10 full hearts on the health bar.

Understanding Blaze Health and Characteristics

Knowing a blaze's health helps players prepare for encounters, whether for combat or for farming blaze rods. Beyond their health, blazes possess distinct behaviors and attack patterns that make them challenging opponents.

Here's a breakdown of a blaze's key attributes:

Attribute Detail
Health Points 20 (equivalent to 10 hearts)
Behavior Hostile
Mob Type Monster
Attack Strength Blazes can inflict damage through various means:
  • Small Fireball: Deals 5 hit points of damage.
  • Fire: Applies 1 hit point of damage per second for 5 seconds upon direct hit.
  • Contact Damage: Varies by difficulty: Easy: 4 hit points, Normal: 6 hit points, Hard: 9 hit points.
Hitbox Size
  • Java Edition: Height: 1.8 Blocks, Width: 0.6 Blocks
  • Bedrock Edition: Height: 1.8 Blocks, Width: 0.5 Blocks

For more detailed information on blazes and their mechanics, you can refer to the Blaze page on the Minecraft Wiki.