A zombie hamaknocker is a rare neutral monster that melee attacks entities that attack it, when it dies it explodes which can destroy blocks and cause massive amounts of damage.
It spawns naturally in Nether Wastes biomes, although it is very rare to find.
On Death
Rotten Flesh: 0-2
Bone: 0-2
Gunpowder: 1-2
XP: 5 (when killed by a player or tamed wolf)
A Zombie Hamaknocker remains hostile towards the player or an iron golem while it is nighttime; otherwise, it does not attack unless attacked first. However, Ziombie Hamaknockers will pursue targets regardless of day or night in retaliation for an attack.
They are immune to fire.
Using flint and steel on a zombie hamaknocker causes it to grow rapidly and explode immediately.
If provoked, all nearby Zombie Hamaknocker will defend it and retaliate against whoever attacked it.
It attacks in melee mode, causing 3 damage per hit and causing hunger for 10 seconds. However, when it dies, it explodes with the same power as a common creeper.
Charged Zombie Hamaknocker
Charged zombie hamaknockers are stronger versions of zombie hamaknocker. They are distinguished from normal zombie hamaknocker by their blue aura surrounding them, and their explosion power is significantly increased.
A charged zombie hamaknocker is created when lightning strikes within four blocks of a normal zombieĀ hamaknocker.