To stop Piglins from attacking you in Minecraft, the most effective way is to wear at least one piece of gold armor.
Piglins in the Nether are generally aggressive towards players, but they have a strong affinity for gold. According to Henrik, a key developer, you want to "wear gold to make sure they don't attack you". This acts as a form of disguise or appeasement, signaling to the Piglins that you are not a threat.
Why Do Piglins Care About Gold?
Piglins are obsessed with gold. This obsession isn't just for show; it's a core part of their behavior and interaction with the world and players.
- Appeasement: Wearing gold appeases Piglins, preventing them from becoming hostile on sight.
- Bartering: Beyond armor, gold ingots can be used for bartering, where you drop gold items, and Piglins will trade other items in return. While bartering doesn't prevent attacks if you aren't wearing gold, it highlights their value of the resource.
How to Implement the "Wear Gold" Rule
Implementing this is straightforward:
- Craft or Find Gold Armor: You need at least one piece of armor made from gold (Helmet, Chestplate, Leggings, or Boots).
- Equip the Gold Piece: Place any single piece of gold armor into its respective armor slot.
- Avoid Provocation: Even while wearing gold, avoid actions that can still provoke Piglins:
- Opening chests or trapped chests near them.
- Mining gilded blackstone or gold ore near them.
- Attacking a Piglin or a Piglin Brute.
- Attacking a Zombified Piglin near them.
| Piglin Interaction | Prevents Attack? | Requires Gold? |
|---|---|---|
| Standing near Piglins | Yes | Yes (wearing) |
| Bartering (dropping gold) | No | Yes (item) |
| Opening chests | No | No |
| Attacking Piglins | No | No |
Wearing gold is your primary defense against passive aggression from Piglins in the Nether. Remember, this only prevents them from attacking you on sight; provoking them through other actions will still turn them hostile.
