How to Stop Pillager Patrols Permanently

 

How to Stop Pillager Patrols Permanently

Quick Summary: Pillager patrols spawn randomly and trigger raids, but you can stop them forever using mob-proof walls, light manipulation, and game mechanics exploits. This guide covers Java and Bedrock methods.

Why Pillager Patrols Are a Problem

Patrols (groups of 2-5 pillagers with a captain) cause:

• Unwanted raids – Triggered if you kill a captain near a village
• Player deaths – Crossbows deal 4-12 damage
• Villager casualties – Patrols attack villagers on sight

Method 1: Perimeter Defense (100% Effective)

Step 1: Build a 3-Block High Wall

Patrols can't spawn within 24 blocks of players. Create a wall around your base/village with:

• Cobblestone – Cheap and blast-resistant
• Bottom slabs – Prevents pillager spawning (mobs can't spawn on slabs)

Step 2: Add Lighting

Patrols spawn at light level 7 or below. Place:

• Torches every 6 blocks
• Glowstone in the ground
• Lanterns on walls

Note: In Bedrock Edition, patrols can spawn even in lit areas during daytime. Walls are essential.

Method 2: Spawn-Proofing with Blocks

Step 1: Cover Spawnable Areas

Patrols require a 3x3x2 space to spawn. Use:

• Glass blocks – Lets light through while blocking spawns
• Leaves – Aesthetic and functional
• Carpets – Double-layer prevents spawns

Step 2: Waterlogged Surfaces

Patrols can't spawn in water. Place water sources or:

• Use waterlogged slabs/stairs
• Create artificial rivers around your base

Method 3: Game Mechanics Exploit

Step 1: Claim the Area with Mobs

Patrols won't spawn near other hostile mobs. Use:

• Zombies in boats – Prevents despawning
• Skeleton spawners – Keep area hostile

Step 2: Peaceful Mode Trick

Switch to Peaceful and back to Normal. This:

• Despawns existing patrols
• Prevents new spawns for 10+ Minecraft days

Pro Tip: Name-tag a pillager captain and trap it in a boat. This stops new captains from spawning in patrols.

Advanced Tactics for Hardcore Players

Redstone-Powered Defense

Build automated defenses:

• Piston crushers – Activates when patrols approach
• Dispensers with harming arrows – Kills them from safety

Villager Protection Protocol

Keep villagers safe with:

• Iron golems every 20 blocks
• Underground bunkers with workstations

Final Checklist

1. Build a perimeter wall (3+ blocks high)
2. Light all areas inside and outside the wall
3. Use water or slabs for spawn-proofing
4. Keep named hostile mobs as deterrents

With these methods, you'll never face another surprise raid again!

How to Identify Patrol Spawn Points (Prevention Starts Here)

Step 1: Understand Patrol Spawn Rules

Patrols spawn under these conditions:

• Time: Daytime (after 5 in-game days)
• Location: Within 24-48 blocks of players
• Biomes: All except mushroom fields and oceans
• Surface: Solid blocks (not leaves/glass)

Step 2: Use F3 Debug Screen (Java Only)

Press F3 + G to show chunk borders. Patrols spawn at:

• Chunk centers (coordinates divisible by 16)
• Elevation Y=60-70 (most common)

Step 3: Mark Frequent Spawn Areas

Track where patrols appear naturally, then:

1. Place redstone torches at spawn points (visible markers)
2. Cover area with bottom slabs or carpets

Pro Tip: In Bedrock Edition, patrols often spawn near villages. Focus defenses within 64 blocks of village centers.

Step 4: Test with Temporary Structures

Build these to force spawns for identification:

• 5x5 dirt platforms at Y=65 (ideal spawn surface)
• Fence posts around edges (prevents patrols from wandering)

Wait 10 minutes (game time). Patrols will spawn on these platforms if the area is vulnerable.