The copper golem is a small utility mob added to Minecraft in a 2025 update, built much like an iron or snow golem. Once spawned it can help move items between copper chests, and it slowly oxidizes over time unless you protect it.
What you'll need
- A copper block
- A carved pumpkin
- An axe or shears to carve a pumpkin
- Honeycomb (optional, for waxing)
Step by step
- Gather copper and a pumpkinSmelt raw copper into ingots and craft a copper block, and find a pumpkin in the world. You will also want an axe or shears to carve the pumpkin.
- Carve the pumpkinUse shears on a placed pumpkin to turn it into a carved pumpkin, which is the head piece the golem needs.
- Place the copper blockSet the copper block down on the ground where you want the golem to appear, leaving space around it.
- Add the carved pumpkin on topPlace the carved pumpkin directly on top of the copper block. Placing the head last is what brings the golem to life.
- Let it spawn and activateThe blocks transform into a copper golem that begins moving on its own. Give it room so it can wander and interact with nearby copper chests.
- Wax it to stop oxidation (optional)Use honeycomb on the golem to wax it, which keeps it from oxidizing and eventually freezing into a statue over time.
Handy tips
- Place the carved pumpkin last, since the golem only forms once the head is added.
- A copper golem oxidizes as it ages and can eventually turn into a statue, so wax it with honeycomb if you want it to keep moving.
- Copper golems interact with copper chests, so set them up near your storage to help sort items.
FAQ
Is the copper golem actually in Minecraft?
Yes. Originally a mob vote candidate, the copper golem was later added to the game in a 2025 update, so you can build one in current versions.
Why did my copper golem not spawn?
Make sure you used a full copper block and a carved pumpkin, placed the pumpkin last, and left enough open space above and around the build.
How do I stop it from oxidizing?
Apply honeycomb to the golem to wax it. Waxing prevents further oxidation so it does not weather and turn into a statue.