Scute
An item dropped by baby turtles when they grow into adults. Five scutes are used to craft a turtle shell helmet.
Stack Size
Stack Size64
Durability
DurabilityN/A
Category
CategoryMiscellaneous
Version Added
Version Added1.13
Item ID
Item IDscute
Overview
Scute is a item in the Miscellaneous category of Minecraft, obtained through mob drops. A single inventory slot holds a full stack of 64 Scute. This item was added to the game in version 1.13.
In this database, Scute sits alongside 146 other Miscellaneous entries, each with its own page. Scute additionally serves as a crafting ingredient for Turtle Helmet.
Used to Craft
Scute is a crafting ingredient for 1 other item in Minecraft. Each one links to its own recipe and details page.
Turtle HelmetHow to Obtain
- Mob drops
Notes
Not a block. Renamed to Turtle Scute in version 1.20.5. Dropped only when a baby turtle matures into an adult.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get Scute in Minecraft?
Scute is obtained through mob drops. It does not have a player crafting recipe.
What is Scute used for?
Scute is a crafting ingredient used to make Turtle Helmet.
How many Scute can you stack?
Scute stacks up to 64 per inventory slot, so a full stack is 64 and a double chest holds 3,456 of them.
Can Scute be enchanted?
No. Scute cannot be enchanted in vanilla Minecraft.
When was Scute added to Minecraft?
Scute was added in version 1.13 and remains part of the Miscellaneous category in the current 1.21 release.