So, I’ve been diving deep into Minecraft lately, especially about all the things related to iron golems. You know, those big, lovable, clunky mobs that come to your rescue when those pesky zombies try to invade your village? I’ve got a bit of a dilemma, though, and I figured I’d throw it out there to see what you all think.

I set up a little experiment in my village. I’ve thrown down all the classic elements to make my iron golems spawn—plenty of villagers, some beds, and even some scarecrows (okay, just the pumpkins, but you know what I mean). But for some reason, no-go on the golem front! It’s been driving me a bit nuts. I’ve been researching and think I might be missing something crucial.

I heard that certain types of blocks can actually prevent iron golems from spawning, but I’m not entirely sure which ones. I mean, I understand that things like slabs and glass really throw a wrench in the works, but are there any other sneaky blocks I need to watch out for? What about blocks that aren’t full solid blocks—do those catch golems off guard too?

And come to think of it, what if I placed my villagers too close to something like lava or water? Would those cause problems? It really feels like these little details could make or break my spawn rate. I want to get my golems in the village, not only to protect my villagers but also to have a little fun watching them prance around.

I’d love to hear your thoughts and any tips you have on building an iron golem-friendly space. Have you encountered similar issues? What’s your go-to setup for golem spawning? If you’ve figured out every block and their spawning implications, please share! Let’s crack this code together so we can all have iron golems galore!