Can Striders Warm Up in Cauldrons in Minecraft?

Greetings, everyone! Your tireless experimenter is here, and today — it’s one of those moments when «why not check it out?» becomes a matter of honor. Honestly, I’ve never had such a strange idea before, but Minecraft — is a game of imagination, so grab your popcorn!

How It All Started

We all know very well: striders love the heat and comfort of shallow lava lakes. But when these poor creatures end up on land — a mini-drama begins: they shiver, look dull, and life seems bleak. And then a thought crossed my mind: what if we give them not just lava, but something unusual? What if we place cauldrons at the bottom of a pit, fill them with lava, and make it their personal heater?

To be honest, the idea sounded both genius and crazy. It was too tempting not to test it in practice — what if the hack worked?

Let’s Build a Spa for Striders!

Carrying out the experiment wasn’t too hard:

• Dug a spacious pit — almost like a picnic area, but in the Nether;
• Placed cauldrons at the bottom in several rows, so the guests had room to roam;
• Filled the cauldrons to the brim with lava, using up a fair amount of resources;
• Captured a couple of unsuspecting striders and gently guided them into the pit.

And that’s when the real show began!

Expectations vs Reality

The scene looked like this: striders in their new «resort» location standing on cauldrons filled with lava, and I was waiting for them to warm up and glow like Christmas lights. The first minute — they were shivering as before, their color dull, their steps sluggish. I hadn’t seen mobs this miserable in a long time — it seemed like they were mentally rolling their eyes and asking: «Seriously, this is your experiment?!»

I wanted to be 200% sure it wasn’t my fault. For the sake of experiment purity, I poured real, natural lava nearby. Here the effect was magical: the striders perked up, rushed to their favorite lake, climbed in, brightened up, and stopped shivering. Well, where their natural habitat is, that’s where they thrive!

What I Think — and What I Recommend

In conclusion, cauldrons with lava for striders — myth busted. They need real lava, not a substitute, even if it’s hot: they can’t warm up or cheer up. Honestly, I’d choose a hot bath over standing on a cauldron, even if it’s filled to the brim.

It was still worth trying — because only bold experiments push our Minecraft forward (and sometimes make us laugh to tears!). My advice: don’t be afraid to try your weird ideas, what if your idea turns out to be brilliant?

Let’s bust myths together! Write in the comments what other crazy experiments I should try. Maybe we’ll freeze ghasts or try to tame a fortress? I’m waiting for your ideas — it’ll be hot and a lot of fun!