These cages often contain either Iron Golems (who are aggressive toward Pillagers) or friendly Allays that can be rescued. Where to Find Pillager Outposts (The "Bay" Location)
The group gained notoriety by claiming to be the first to "pirate" the Minecraft Marketplace, offering users access to paid Downloadable Content (DLC), skins, and maps for free. Their operations often involve:
In Java Edition, they require a block light level of 8 or less . In Bedrock Edition, they can spawn at any light level on specific blocks like grass and sand.
Look for the Pillager wearing a large banner on their head—this is the Raid Captain.
To find an ideal location where an outpost overlooks a scenic coastal bay, use these top-tier seeds:
Once you clear out the initial wave of Pillagers, the structure and the bay are yours to terraform. Because Pillagers will continue to spawn around the outpost area indefinitely (unless spawn-proofed), you can use this mechanics-heavy area for unique builds. The Pirate Haven
[Pillager Bay Shoreline] │ ├── Pillagers (Crossbow attackers, infinite respawn) ├── Vindicators (Axe users, spawn during raids) ├── Evokers (Vex summoners, high priority targets) └── Ravagers (Heavy shock cavalry, high health)
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to block arrows, a sword or axe for melee, and a bow/crossbow for long-range picking. High-nutrition food like steak is vital for health regeneration. Iron Golem Rescue
Many versions of this map feature modified "boss" mobs, such as overpowered Evokers acting as pirate captains or Ravagers acting as heavy siege beasts.
Since you will constantly face waves of crossbow-wielding Pillagers, fighting them purely with a sword is highly dangerous. Craft a shield immediately to block incoming arrows. Prioritize building a bow or stealing a crossbow from a fallen enemy to pick off watchtower guards from a safe distance. 3. Raid Ships for Early Loot