How to Tame a Fox in Minecraft Bedrock Edition
Foxes are among the cutest and most elusive creatures in Minecraft. With their fluffy tails and curious eyes, they bring life to snowy and taiga biomes. While foxes cannot be tamed in the traditional sense like wolves or cats, you can gain their trust and make them follow you through breeding and bonding techniques. In this detailed guide, we’ll explore everything you need to know to successfully tame a fox in Minecraft Bedrock Edition.
Where Do Foxes Spawn?
Foxes naturally spawn in the following biomes:
- Taiga Biome
- Snowy Taiga Biome
- Giant Tree Taiga Biome
Foxes can spawn in groups of 2–4, often during nighttime or when there’s minimal light. Snowy foxes have white fur and spawn only in snowy biomes, whereas red foxes spawn in regular taiga.
“Foxes are nocturnal, so you’ll likely spot them sleeping during the day and roaming at night.”
What You Need to Tame a Fox
To tame a fox, you don’t just walk up and click a button. Here’s what you’ll need:
- At least 2 Sweet Berries (more is better)
- Lead (optional, but helpful)
- A pair of foxes (found in the wild)
- Some patience and stealth
Step-by-Step Guide to Tame a Fox in Minecraft Bedrock
1. Locate Two Foxes
Search the taiga or snowy taiga at night or early morning. Sneak (crouch) to avoid scaring them away. Box them in with blocks if needed.
2. Feed Them Sweet Berries
Hold sweet berries in hand and right-click or tap the screen to feed each fox. Hearts will appear, and they’ll enter love mode.
3. A Baby Fox Is Born
The two foxes will breed and produce a baby fox. This baby trusts you but still follows its parents by default.
4. Separate the Baby from the Parents
To make the baby fox follow you and not its parents, use a lead to walk it away until it’s fully grown. After that, it’ll follow and trust you.
What Can You Do With a Tamed Fox?
While foxes can't be commanded like dogs, trusted foxes will:
- Stay near you
- Pick up items you drop
- Attack enemies who attack you
- Sleep near you during idle time
They also occasionally carry items like emeralds, feathers, or food in their mouths when spawned. Tamed foxes keep this behavior but can be influenced by what you throw near them.
Tips for Raising and Caring for Foxes
- Use leads to take foxes on adventures safely
- Build an enclosure with soft materials like leaves, grass, and wood for realism
- Don’t keep them near aggressive mobs—they’re still shy!
Can You Breed More Foxes?
Yes! Once you’ve bred one pair and tamed the baby, you can repeat the process with more foxes. Build a cozy fox den and breed a full fox family.
Differences Between Java and Bedrock Fox Behavior
Though the taming mechanics are mostly the same, there are some behavioral differences:
- Fox AI is slightly more responsive in Java
- Bedrock foxes are more item-interactive
- Pathfinding varies slightly in terrain detection
"In Bedrock, trusted foxes can pick up enchanted weapons and use them during attacks—so be careful what you give them!"
Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
- Scaring foxes: Always sneak when approaching wild foxes.
- Feeding only one fox: You need two foxes to breed.
- Forgetting a lead: The baby won’t follow you unless separated with a lead.
- Expecting commands: Foxes don’t respond to commands like wolves.
Fun Facts About Foxes in Minecraft
- Foxes leap high in the air to pounce on prey like chickens and fish.
- They can sleep under trees or in shade during the day.
- If struck by lightning, they don’t change forms (unlike pigs to zombie piglins).
- Foxes with weapons can do extra damage during sneak attacks.
Tame the Fox
Foxes bring charm, mischief, and uniqueness to your Minecraft world. Though you can’t tame them like dogs, earning a fox's trust adds a wonderful companion to your adventures. With patience and sweet berries, you’ll have a loyal, adorable friend by your side in no time.
Whether you’re building a woodland village or surviving the snowy taiga, tamed foxes add personality and fun to your journey. Now get out there, find some berries, and start your fox-taming quest!
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