Axolotl vs Totem: who outplays whom? In Minecraft

Hello, experimenters! Some days your thoughts carry you to the most unexpected places… Honestly, today’s idea came out of nowhere and settled in my head. First thought: “What if an axolotl, after getting a Totem of Undying, stops playing the neighborhood Hollywood star and shows its true character?” We all know that at any hint of danger it flips belly-up, as if rehearsing for a show. But if those little paws hold this magic totem — what if a miracle happens?

Experiment setup: One-actor theater

Inspired by this scenario, I decided to test it in practice. No need for long staging: I got a cute axolotl, armed it with a Totem of Undying, and invited the “fearsome villains” — aggressive mobs. An epic soundtrack was already spinning in my head, heart racing, insane VFX expected. Picture it: axolotl with a totem in its paws, fending off mobs, surviving a lethal hit, becoming the new hero of every Minecraft meme!

Then THEATER happened! As soon as our hero sensed danger — voilà — it flipped over and started “playing dead” with full acting chops. The Totem of Undying went unused. Honestly, it was that moment when theory hits Minecraft’s harsh reality. On one hand, disappointment — I wanted action! On the other, fondness, because even some NPCs don’t deliver acting this good.

What it gave me: emotions, insights, and a bit of philosophy

Truth be told, I liked the outcome even more than if it had followed my script. It’s like seeing a pet choose to be itself, even with the lure of a “cheat.” Axolotls stayed true to themselves — which is exactly why players love them. For me, a reminder: sometimes being yourself is way cooler than chasing immortality and flashy saves. Have you noticed how much charisma these little ones have?

Pros and cons of the totem of undying for an axolotl

Here’s the promised evaluation arsenal:

Pros:

• If the totem worked, the axolotl could surprise by surviving even the roughest scenarios.
• Great topic for experiments and memes!
• Makes you wonder which other creatures act oddly with the totem.

Cons:

• On axolotls the totem doesn’t work at all — they pretend nothing happened, even under attack.
• The immortality potential remains unused (at least — until the devs change something).
• Hopes for epic axolotl fighters crash into harsh reality.

I want to hear your thoughts!

Now the ball’s in your court! Have you had a similar experience? Tried giving totems to other mobs? Or maybe you’ve got an idea for an even crazier Minecraft experiment? Share your stories and suggestions in the comments — discussing and laughing together is way more fun than experimenting alone!