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If you’re trying to keep a zombie as part of your XP farm or mob display in Minecraft Bedrock Edition, but ran out of nametags—don’t worry! There are a few reliable ways to prevent a zombie from despawning without using a nametag, even in the latest version.
Here’s how to do it step-by-step.
✅ Working Methods to Keep a Zombie From Despawning (Bedrock)
1. Make the Zombie Pick Up an Item
If a zombie picks up any item, it becomes persistent and will not despawn.
This is the most survival-friendly method available!
How to do it:
- Drop any item near the zombie (e.g., dirt, sword, armor).
- If it picks it up, it will stay in the world.
⚠ Not all zombies can pick up items. Only some naturally spawn with this ability, especially on Hard difficulty.
2. Trap the Zombie in a Boat or Minecart
Zombies inside a boat or minecart won’t despawn.
How to do it:
- Place a boat or minecart next to the zombie.
- Push or lure the zombie into it.
- It’s now safe—even if you walk far away.
3. Attach a Lead to the Zombie
Using a lead and fence post, you can also prevent a zombie from despawning.
Steps:
- Use a lead on the zombie.
- Right-click on a fence to tie it.
- That zombie is now tagged as persistent!
✅ Yes, this works in Bedrock Edition.
4. Use Special-Spawned Zombies
Some zombies naturally don’t despawn:
- Zombie villagers found in igloo basements.
- Baby zombies riding chickens (“chicken jockeys”).
- Zombies spawned from certain structure-based events.
These are always persistent by design.
⚙ Simulation Distance Matters!
Even persistent zombies will despawn if they go outside your simulation distance.
- Keep your zombie within 44 to 128 blocks of a player, depending on your server settings.
- Use GGServers to easily manage your simulation distance from the Multicraft panel.
🛠 Command-Based or Creative Mode Options
If you’re in Creative or have access to commands, try this:
- Spawn zombies using spawn eggs or
/summon→ they’ll be persistent. - Use a command like:
/summon zombie ~ ~ ~ minecraft:spawn_event:persistent - Or add a zombie to a minecart instantly using:
/summon minecart ~ ~ ~ minecraft:passenger:{"type":"zombie"}
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FAQ:
Q: Do zombies holding armor or tools despawn?
A: Only if they picked it up after spawning. Zombies that spawn with gear may still despawn.
Q: Can a zombie on a lead still despawn?
A: No. If it’s tied to a fence with a lead, it becomes persistent.
Q: What’s the safest no-nametag method?
A: Putting the zombie in a boat or minecart—works 100% of the time and easy to do.
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