Allay in Minecraft: How to Find, Tame, and Use This Helpful Mob
The Allay is a friendly, blue‑capped mob introduced in the 1.19 update. It can locate items you give it, retrieve matching blocks, and bring them back to you. This makes the Allay a powerful ally for resource gathering, especially in survival mode where manual hauling can become tedious. Below you’ll find a step‑by‑step guide on where to locate Allays, how to tame (or rather, befriend) them, and the best ways to incorporate them into your automation builds.
Where to Find Allays
Allays naturally spawn in two types of structures:
- Ancient Cities – Deep underground in the deep dark biome. Look for the distinctive basalt pillars and the faint, eerie lighting. Allays appear on the surface of the city’s main chambers, often perched on a block of stone.
- Woodland Mansions – Inside the mansion’s library or the secret room on the second floor. The mansion’s interior provides a bright, safe environment, making it a convenient first stop for new players.
If you prefer a guaranteed spawn, you can use a spawn egg (available in Creative mode) or a summon command:
/summon minecraft:allay ~ ~ ~In survival, the most reliable method is to explore the two structures above. Bring a good supply of torches and a weapon, as both locations can house hostile mobs.
How to Befriend (Tame) an Allay
The Allay does not require a traditional taming process; instead, it becomes your ally when you give it a single item. Follow these steps:
- Approach the Allay quietly. If you attack it, the Allay will become hostile and flee.
- Hold the item you want it to collect in your hand. Common choices include saplings, seeds, or any block you need in bulk.
- Right‑click (or use the “use” button) on the Allay while holding the item. The Allay will pick up the item and fly around, indicating it has accepted your offering.
From that moment, the Allay will search for identical items within a 16‑block radius, pick them up, and bring them back to you. If you move further away, the Allay will follow you, staying within the same range.
Using Allays for Resource Automation
Allays excel at repetitive gathering tasks. Here are three practical applications:
- Tree Farming – Place saplings in a designated planting area. Give an Allay a
