Bad Omen in Minecraft: How to Get, Remove, and Use the Effect

The effect appears when you kill a raid captain—a mob with a banner on its back. Captains can be found in:

• Pillager patrols (usually spawn in biomes with villages).

• Raid groups (if a village is already under attack).

After killing the captain, you will receive the Bad Omen effect.

There are three ways to get rid of the effect:

1. Die—the effect will disappear upon respawn.

2. Drink milk—any bucket of milk will work (right-click while holding it).

3. Win a raid—after defeating all attack waves, the effect will disappear automatically.

If a player with the effect enters a village (within its boundaries), a raid will start—a series of attacks where you must protect villagers.

• The raid lasts 3–7 waves (depending on difficulty).

• Winning grants the "Hero of the Village" effect, providing discounts from traders.

• If you lose, all villagers will die.

• Java Edition: The effect applies only to the player who killed the captain.

• Bedrock Edition (consoles, mobile): If a player with Bad Omen is in a group, the effect spreads to all members.

1. Prepare for a raid: Wear armor, bring healing potions, and a bow.

2. Farm rewards: Villagers give discounts after a raid.

Now you know how to control Bad Omen and turn it from a threat into a useful tool for leveling up!