Fighting Scorched Mobs and Using Their Hearts

Scorched mobs are rare, hostile creatures that patrol the Charred Forest. Defeating them safely requires countering both ranged debuffs and sudden melee charges, and doing so rewards you with valuable brewing ingredients.

Spotting and Countering Scorched Mobs

Because the entire Charred Forest is rendered in shades of black and gray, enemies could easily blend into the background. Look closely for bright orange spots—most mobs in the biome feature these glowing markings, making them stand out clearly against the ash and dark trunks.

Once a Scorched mob notices you, prepare for two attack patterns:

• Ranged ash attacks: Wear protective goggles so their thrown ash cannot blind you while you close the distance or aim a bow.
• Direct rushes: Keep a melee weapon and a vanilla shield ready, as Scorched mobs will charge straight at you. Clear away nearby terrain obstacles beforehand so you have room to backpedal while striking.

Brewing with Dropped Hearts

Scorched mobs have a chance to drop hearts when killed. Because both the enemies and their drops can be rare, consider using a sword enchanted with Looting to make the most of each encounter. Once you return to your base, bring the collected hearts to a standard Brewing Stand alongside Nether Wart and water bottles. Check your recipe viewer or the Crafting Recipes section on this page to see which potions these hearts create and how to modify their duration or potency.