Copper takes center stage in Minecraft Preview 1.21.110.20 as players can now shape the whimsical Copper Golem into striking statues and decorate their builds with new functional shelves-a creative update that blends artistry with utility.
Copper Golems Can Now Turn Into Statues
Copper Golem statues now stand tall as crafted works of art, transforming from living guardians into elegant, stone-like figures that add a regal touch to any Minecraft world.
The most beloved Copper Golem in Minecraft now receives a major mechanical feature in the latest preview.
How to oxidize Copper Golem into statue
Copper Golems oxidize naturally over time like copper blocks, progressing through four stages (exposed, weathered, and fully oxidized) before transforming into a statue.
Spawning a Copper Golem
Place a carved pumpkin or jack o’lantern on any oxidation stage of a copper block to spawn the golem, which inherits the block’s oxidation level.
Oxidation Process
Leave the golem unwaxed (avoid applying honeycomb) in an area with air exposure, as oxidation occurs gradually based on time rather than random ticks-full oxidation from fresh copper takes around 7 hours of game time, but using an oxidized copper block skips earlier stages. Once fully oxidized (green), it has roughly a 0.58% chance per tick to freeze into a statue in a random pose, averaging 8-9 seconds.
Speeding It Up
Spawn with an oxidized copper block to start at the final stage, keep it away from other copper blocks (to avoid shared oxidation slowing), and ensure it’s not waxed or scraped. The golem drops any held item upon transforming.
How to spawn a Copper Golem step by step
Copper Golems spawn by placing a carved pumpkin or jack o’lantern on a copper block, mimicking the Iron Golem’s spawning method but using copper materials.
Materials Needed
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Copper block: Craft from 4 copper ingots in a square (any oxidation stage works; the golem inherits it).
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Carved pumpkin or jack o’lantern: Carve a pumpkin with shears or craft a pumpkin with a torch.
Step-by-Step Spawning
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Place the copper block on a solid surface in a valid mob-spawning space (2x2x2 area clear above, no blocks obstructing).
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Right-click or tap the top of the copper block with the carved pumpkin or jack o’lantern.
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The golem instantly spawns, replacing the pumpkin, while the copper block turns into a copper chest for item sorting.
Tips and Notes
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Works in Bedrock Preview 1.21.110.20+ and Java equivalents; ensure you’re on an updated world.
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The golem picks up nearby items and uses the spawned copper chest to sort them into adjacent normal chests.
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No lightning or villager requirement like iron golems-just the two items.
