{"id":26777,"date":"2025-12-11T10:52:06","date_gmt":"2025-12-11T10:52:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/wiki\/?p=26777"},"modified":"2025-12-11T11:10:38","modified_gmt":"2025-12-11T11:10:38","slug":"minecraft-hoglins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/wiki\/en\/minecraft-hoglins\/","title":{"rendered":"Minecraft Hoglins"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you spend any time in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/en\/blog\/the-minecraft-nether\">Nether<\/a>, sooner or later hoglins will try to introduce their tusks to your ribcage. These blocky warthogs are one of the few <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/wiki\/en\/minecraft-breeding\/\">breedable<\/a> hostile <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/wiki\/en\/minecraft-mobs\/\">mobs<\/a>, a key Nether <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/wiki\/en\/minecraft-food-and-hunger\/\">food source<\/a> and a core part of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/wiki\/en\/minecraft-piglin\/\">piglin<\/a> ecosystem introduced with the Nether <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/en\/blog\/minecraft-update-overview\">Update<\/a> (1.16). Let\u2019s have a look at where hoglins spawn, how they behave, how to fight them, why they turn into the delightfully cursed zoglin and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class='hint hint--brand'><p>Overview Minecraft Hoglins:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#hoglins-basics-quick-stats\">Hoglins \u2013 Basics &amp; Quick Stats<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#from-piglin-beast-to-the-minecraft-hoglin\">From Piglin Beast to the Minecraft Hoglin<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#where-hoglins-spawn\">Where Hoglins Spawn<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#how-to-kill-hoglins-and-survive-them\">How to Kill Hoglins and Survive Them<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#a-minecraft-hoglin-s-zombification\">A Minecraft Hoglin\u2019s&nbsp; Zombification<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#feeding-and-breeding-hoglins\">Feeding and Breeding Hoglins<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#using-hoglins-farming-for-pork-leather\">Using Hoglins: Farming for Pork &amp; Leather<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#faq\">FAQ<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#wrap-up-going-hog-wild-in-the-nether-with-minecraft-hoglins\">Wrap-Up<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong><strong>Hoglins \u2013 Basics &amp; Quick Stats<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hoglins are hostile, four-legged mobs that live exclusively in the Nether. They inherit some interesting traits to observe but players should be careful. \u2018Hostile\u2019 means they will attack you for whatever reason. So, you should know your opponent:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>stat<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>data (Java Edition)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/en\/blog\/healthbar-in-minecraft\">health<\/a><\/td><td>40 HP (20 hearts)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>damage<\/td><td>3-8 (normal difficulty)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>knockback resist<\/td><td>60% (hard to push back)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>spawning<\/td><td>Nether<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>group size<\/td><td>herds of 3-4 (20% chance for babies)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>behavior<\/td><td>hostile (passive on \u2018peaceful\u2019 difficulty)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>main drops<\/td><td>2-4x porkchops, 0-1x <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/wiki\/en\/minecraft-leather\/\">leather<\/a>, 5x <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/en\/blog\/collect-xp-in-minecraft\">XP<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class='hint hint--brand'><p><strong>Fun Fact:<\/strong>No one really knows why but hoglins have specific fears: they will run from warped fungus, active <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/wiki\/en\/the-minecraft-nether-portal\/\">Nether portals<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/wiki\/en\/minecraft-respawn-anchor\/\">respawn anchors<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>From Piglin Beast to the Minecraft Hoglin<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before hoglins charged across our screens, Mojang introduced them at MINECON Live 2019 as the \u2018piglin beast\u2019, featuring an early model and even raw beef as a test drop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Sep\/Oct 2019:<\/strong> Announced as \u2018piglin beast\u2019, then retextured and renamed to \u2018hoglin\u2019.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/wiki\/en\/minecraft-snapshots\/\"><strong>snapshot<\/strong><\/a><strong> 20w06a:<\/strong> Added to the game with hostility, drops and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/wiki\/en\/minecraft-breeding\/\">breeding<\/a> mechanics.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>snapshot 20w14a:<\/strong> The zoglin transformation mechanic was added.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>version 1.16:<\/strong> Full release. They began spawning in bastions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>version 1.20.2:<\/strong> A major combat tweak \u2013 their vertical attack reach was reduced. You can now avoid their attacks by standing on a 1.5-block high pillar (previously required 3 blocks).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Hoglins vs Piglins: Cousins, Not Twins<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Hoglins and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/wiki\/en\/minecraft-piglin\/\">piglins<\/a> often share the same <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/wiki\/en\/minecraft-biomes\/\">biomes<\/a>. However, they are different <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/wiki\/en\/minecraft-mobs\/\">mobs<\/a> that you should encounter in different ways. In fact, they aren\u2019t even always on the same side. Piglins sometimes hunt hoglins in groups. If the hoglins are outnumbered, they flee. If the piglins are outnumbered, the piglins flee. Another time, baby piglins will sometimes ride baby hoglins, stacking up to three piglins on one hoglin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class='hint hint--brand'><p><strong>Fun Fact:<\/strong>If a group of piglins successfully hunts and kills a hoglin, there is a ~10% chance they will perform a \u2018victory dance\u2019 \u2013 bobbing their heads and spreading their arms in celebration. It is one of the rare moments you see mobs emote in vanilla Minecraft.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Where Hoglins Spawn<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two biomes in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/en\/blog\/the-minecraft-nether\">Nether<\/a> where hoglins spawn naturally:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>crimson forest<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>bastion remnants<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Most hoglins actually spawn in crimson forests. They appear in herds of 3-4 mobs, can spawn at any <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/en\/blog\/light-in-minecraft\">light level<\/a> and use most solid <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/wiki\/en\/minecraft-blocks\/\">blocks<\/a> as spawn surfaces. The second location is bastion remnants (specifically the hoglin stables). Here, hoglins often spawn in pen-like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/wiki\/en\/minecraft-building\/\">structures<\/a> and do not despawn, similar to the piglin brutes guarding the structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class='hint hint--brand'><p><strong>Note:<\/strong>On \u2018peaceful\u2019 difficulty, hoglins still spawn, but they are completely passive and will not attack you.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Kill Hoglins and Survive Them<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As hostile mobs, hoglins attack players within 16 blocks. Their main attack is an upward tusk thrust that deals damage and flings you into the air. Hoglins hit hard and love knocking you into <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/en\/blog\/lava-in-minecraft-en\">lava<\/a>, so fighting them requires a plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>use <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/en\/blog\/minecraft-shields-en\"><strong>shields<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong>\u2013 prevents both the damage and the vertical \u2018fling\u2019 knockback<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>high ground <\/strong>\u2013 a simple stack of 2 blocks (or even 1.5 blocks) renders you safe<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>repellents <\/strong>\u2013<strong> <\/strong>bring warped fungus to place on the ground<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>fire <\/strong>\u2013<strong> <\/strong>they aren&#8217;t <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/wiki\/en\/minecraft-fire-a-dicey-thing\/\">fire<\/a> immune; flint &amp; steel or a lava <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/en\/blog\/buckets-in-minecraft\">bucket<\/a> is very effective<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>tanky <\/strong>\u2013 they have 60% knockback resistance; you can\u2019t easily punch them away<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>pack instinct <\/strong>\u2013<strong> <\/strong>attacking one adult triggers all nearby adults; adults are also protective if you attack a baby hoglin<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Scares Hoglins<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite their aggression, hoglins are cowardly regarding specific blocks. They will flee if they are within 7 blocks of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>placed warped fungus (holding it doesn&#8217;t work)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>active <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/wiki\/en\/the-minecraft-nether-portal\/\">Nether portals<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/wiki\/en\/minecraft-respawn-anchor\/\">respawn anchors<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This mechanic is crucial for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/en\/blog\/ideas-for-your-house-in-minecraft\">base<\/a> building. You can create \u2018safe zones\u2019 in the crimson forest simply by placing a few warped fungi around your camp. Also, you can use this as a last-minute solution in risky fight situations since it will cause a herd of Minecraft hoglins to split.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A Minecraft Hoglin\u2019s&nbsp; Zombification<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If a hoglin enters the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/en\/blog\/minecraft-dimensions-en\">overworld<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/en\/blog\/the-end-in-minecraft\">End<\/a>, it begins shaking. After 15 seconds, it transforms into a zoglin, a kind of zombie hoglin. Similar to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/wiki\/en\/minecraft-zombie\/\">zombified<\/a> piglins, they are undead, immune to fire or lava and incredibly aggressive. They will attack almost any <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/wiki\/en\/minecraft-mobs\/\">mob<\/a> in the game (except <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/en\/blog\/the-creeper-in-minecraft\">creepers<\/a> and ghasts). Also, they can\u2019t be bred and ignore the usual repellents (warped fungus etc.).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Feeding and Breeding Hoglins<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As with many mobs, if they have a certain <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/wiki\/en\/minecraft-food-and-hunger\/\">food<\/a> assigned to them that they eat, it can also be used to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/wiki\/en\/minecraft-breeding\/\">breed<\/a> them. Although this is normally only possible with non-hostile mobs, hoglins can be bred using crimson fungus:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Feed two adult hoglins crimson fungus.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They enter \u2018love mode\u2019 for breeding.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A baby hoglin appears.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>A special \u2018ability\u2019 is that any hoglin fed crimson fungus will never despawn. You should definitely keep that in mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Using Hoglins: Farming for Pork &amp; Leather<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hoglin farms are among the most efficient food sources in the game because they produce cooked porkchops if the hoglins are killed by fire or lava without needing fuel or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/wiki\/en\/minecraft-smoker\/\">smokers<\/a>. There are many different layouts for such a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/wiki\/en\/how-to-farm-in-minecraft\/\">farm<\/a>. All of them have in common that you need a platform in a crimson forest. Make the surrounding spawn-proof with placed warped fungus, so that hoglins won\u2019t spawn there and have to spawn on your platform. Then, add several traps that lead them to a hole. Kill them with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/wiki\/en\/minecraft-fire-a-dicey-thing\/\">fire<\/a> and there you go collecting the drops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class='hint hint--brand'><p><strong>Fun Fact:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/en\/blog\/minecraft-iron-golem\">Iron golems<\/a> attack hoglins on sight. Because hoglins often prioritize running from warped fungus or get confused by the golem&#8217;s reach, many players use iron golems as automated \u2018bouncers\u2019 in their farms to kill hoglins quickly.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1765449033617\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What do hoglins eat?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Crimson fungus. Feeding it to them allows for breeding and prevents them from despawning.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1765449313082\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Can you breed hoglins in Minecraft?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes. They are the only <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/wiki\/en\/minecraft-breeding\/\">breedable<\/a> hostile mob. Use crimson fungus on two adults.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1765449313743\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Do shields work on hoglins?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/en\/blog\/minecraft-shields-en\">shield<\/a> blocks their damage and stops them from launching you into the air.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1765449343454\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Do hoglins spawn in the overworld?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No. They only spawn in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/en\/blog\/the-minecraft-nether\">Nether<\/a>. If brought to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/en\/blog\/minecraft-dimensions-en\">overworld<\/a>, they turn into zoglins.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1765449344244\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What blocks scare hoglins?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">They flee from warped fungus, Nether portals, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/wiki\/en\/minecraft-respawn-anchor\/\">respawn anchors<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Wrap-Up: Going Hog Wild in the Nether with Minecraft Hoglins<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/wiki\/en\/minecraft-mobs\/\">mob<\/a> that looks like a walking porkchop <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/en\/blog\/dispenser-in-minecraft\">dispenser<\/a>, hoglins have a surprisingly deep moveset: they\u2019re hostile but breedable, hate certain <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/wiki\/en\/minecraft-blocks\/\">blocks<\/a>, turn into <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/wiki\/en\/minecraft-zombie\/\">zombie<\/a> warthogs in the overworld and live in a messy love-hate relationship with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/wiki\/en\/minecraft-piglin\/\">piglins<\/a>. If you\u2019re ready to go \u2018hog wild\u2019 in your next Nether run on your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/en\/gameserver\/minecraft-server-hosting\">Minecraft server from GPORTAL<\/a>, try building a hoglin farm or designing a crimson-forest base wrapped in warped fungus safety rails. Just remember: in the Nether, you\u2019re not the top of the food chain \u2013 you\u2019re just the player holding the crimson fungus in defense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button button-margin-top\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/wiki\/en\/minecraft\/\" style=\"background-color:#50fcea;color:#1e1e1e;border-radius:5px\"><strong>MORE ABOUT MINECRAFT<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you spend any time in the Nether, sooner or later hoglins will try to introduce their tusks to your ribcage. These blocky warthogs are one of the few breedable hostile mobs, a key Nether food source and a core part of the piglin ecosystem introduced with the Nether Update (1.16). Let\u2019s have a look at where hoglins spawn, how they behave, how to fight them, why they turn into the delightfully cursed zoglin and more. Hoglins \u2013 Basics &amp; Quick Stats Hoglins are hostile, four-legged mobs that live exclusively in the Nether. They inherit some interesting traits to observe but players should be careful. \u2018Hostile\u2019 means they will attack you for whatever reason. So, you should know your opponent: stat data (Java Edition) health 40 HP (20 hearts) damage 3-8 (normal difficulty) knockback resist 60% (hard to push back) spawning Nether group size herds of 3-4 (20% chance for babies) behavior hostile (passive on \u2018peaceful\u2019 difficulty) main drops 2-4x porkchops, 0-1x leather, 5x XP From Piglin Beast to the Minecraft Hoglin Before hoglins charged across our screens, Mojang introduced them at MINECON Live 2019 as the \u2018piglin beast\u2019, featuring an early model and even raw beef as a test drop. Hoglins vs Piglins: Cousins, Not Twins Hoglins and piglins often share the same biomes. However, they are different mobs that you should encounter in different ways. In fact, they aren\u2019t even always on the same side. Piglins sometimes hunt hoglins in groups. If the hoglins are outnumbered, they flee. If the piglins are outnumbered, the piglins flee. Another time, baby piglins will sometimes ride baby hoglins, stacking up to three piglins on one hoglin. Where Hoglins Spawn There are two biomes in the Nether where hoglins spawn naturally: Most hoglins actually spawn in crimson forests. They appear in herds of 3-4 mobs, can spawn at any light level and use most solid blocks as spawn surfaces. The second location is bastion remnants (specifically the hoglin stables). Here, hoglins often spawn in pen-like structures and do not despawn, similar to the piglin brutes guarding the structure. How to Kill Hoglins and Survive Them As hostile mobs, hoglins attack players within 16 blocks. Their main attack is an upward tusk thrust that deals damage and flings you into the air. Hoglins hit hard and love knocking you into lava, so fighting them requires a plan. What Scares Hoglins Despite their aggression, hoglins are cowardly regarding specific blocks. They will flee if they are within 7 blocks of: This mechanic is crucial for base building. You can create \u2018safe zones\u2019 in the crimson forest simply by placing a few warped fungi around your camp. Also, you can use this as a last-minute solution in risky fight situations since it will cause a herd of Minecraft hoglins to split. A Minecraft Hoglin\u2019s&nbsp; Zombification If a hoglin enters the overworld or End, it begins shaking. After 15 seconds, it transforms into a zoglin, a kind of zombie hoglin. Similar to zombified piglins, they are undead, immune to fire or lava and incredibly aggressive. They will attack almost any mob in the game (except creepers and ghasts). Also, they can\u2019t be bred and ignore the usual repellents (warped fungus etc.). Feeding and Breeding Hoglins As with many mobs, if they have a certain food assigned to them that they eat, it can also be used to breed them. Although this is normally only possible with non-hostile mobs, hoglins can be bred using crimson fungus: A special \u2018ability\u2019 is that any hoglin fed crimson fungus will never despawn. You should definitely keep that in mind. Using Hoglins: Farming for Pork &amp; Leather Hoglin farms are among the most efficient food sources in the game because they produce cooked porkchops if the hoglins are killed by fire or lava without needing fuel or smokers. There are many different layouts for such a farm. All of them have in common that you need a platform in a crimson forest. Make the surrounding spawn-proof with placed warped fungus, so that hoglins won\u2019t spawn there and have to spawn on your platform. Then, add several traps that lead them to a hole. Kill them with fire and there you go collecting the drops. FAQ Wrap-Up: Going Hog Wild in the Nether with Minecraft Hoglins For a mob that looks like a walking porkchop dispenser, hoglins have a surprisingly deep moveset: they\u2019re hostile but breedable, hate certain blocks, turn into zombie warthogs in the overworld and live in a messy love-hate relationship with piglins. If you\u2019re ready to go \u2018hog wild\u2019 in your next Nether run on your Minecraft server from GPORTAL, try building a hoglin farm or designing a crimson-forest base wrapped in warped fungus safety rails. Just remember: in the Nether, you\u2019re not the top of the food chain \u2013 you\u2019re just the player holding the crimson fungus in defense.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":26780,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"post-blog-template.php","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[32,22],"tags":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Who Let the Hoglins Out? || GPORTAL Wiki<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Learn the basics about hoglins \u2713spawning \u2713behavior \u2713breeding \u2713zoglins and more. 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