How to make an Armadillo Scute in Minecraft

This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft an armadillo scute with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.

In Minecraft, an armadillo scute is an item that was introduced in the Armored Paws drop. An Armor Scute is a type of item you can not make with a crafting table or furnace. Instead, you need to find and gather this item in the game.

armadillo scute

Let's explore how to add an armadillo scute to your inventory.

Supported Platforms

An armadillo scute is available in the following versions of Minecraft:

Platform	Supported (Version*)
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	Yes (1.20.5)
Pocket Edition (PE)	Yes (1.20.80)
Xbox 360	No
Xbox One	Yes (1.20.80)
PS3	No
PS4	Yes (1.20.80)
Wii U	No
Nintendo Switch	Yes (1.20.80)
Windows 10 Edition	Yes (1.20.80)
Education Edition	No

* The version that it was added or removed, if applicable.
NOTE: Pocket Edition (PE), Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Windows 10 Edition are now called Bedrock Edition. We will continue to show them individually for version history.

Where to find an Armadillo Scute in Creative Mode

Java

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

Here is where you can find an armadillo scute in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	1.20.5 - 1.21	Ingredients

Definitions

Platform is the platform that applies.
Version(s) is the Minecraft version numbers where the item can be found in the menu location listed (we have tested and confirmed this version number).
Creative Menu Location is the location of the item in the Creative Inventory menu.

Required Materials to make an Armadillo Scute

In Minecraft, these are the materials you can use to craft an armadillo scute:

1 Brush

1 Armadillo

How to get an Armadillo Scute in Survival Mode

There are two ways to add an armadillo scute to your inventory in Survival mode.

The first method involves finding an armadillo and patiently waiting for it to drop an Armadillo Scute (similar to how a chicken lays an egg). This can take a few minutes and requires a little patience.

However, the second method is much faster and is done with a Brush. Let's explore how to get an armadillo scute using a Brush.

1. Find an Armadillo

First, you will need to find an armadillo. This is what an armadillo looks like in Minecraft:

armadillo

Armadillos are usually found in the Savanna or Badlands (Mesa) biomes.

Savanna

savanna biome

Badlands (Mesa)

mesa biome

2. Use the Brush

Next, with the brush selected in your hot bar, you will need to brush the armadillo.

The game control to brush the armadillo depends on the version of Minecraft:

For Java Edition (PC/Mac), right click on the armadillo.
For Pocket Edition (PE), you tap on the armadillo.
For Xbox One, press the LT button on the Xbox controller.
For PS4, press the L2 button on the PS controller.
For Nintendo Switch, press the ZL button on the controller.
For Windows 10 Edition, right click on the armadillo.

armadillo with brush

As you brush the armadillo, you will see an armadillo scute pop out from the top of the armadillo and land on the ground.

armadillo scute dropped

When you create an armadillo scute this way, you will earn the Isn't it Scute? advancement.

3. Pick up the Armadillo Scute

Make sure you pick up the armadillo scute before it disappears.

armadillo scute gathered

Once you pick up the armadillo scute, it will appear in your hotbar.

armadillo scute

An armadillo scute is a useful item and should be kept in your inventory to be used later.