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How to Make an Ocelot Trust You in Minecraft Download Article Get an ocelot to follow you around in this quick & easy guide Explore this Article Steps Steps Other Sections Questions & Answers Tips and Warnings Things You'll Need Related Articles References Article Summary Written by Travis Boylls

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An ocelot is a shy, passive mob in the game of Minecraft. Ocelots are jungle biome creatures. These creatures do not attack players, although they will attack chickens to eat. Prior to Java Edition 1.14, and Bedrock Edition 1.8, feeding an ocelot raw fish would tame it and turn it into a cat. In newer versions of Minecraft, feeding an ocelot no longer turns it into a cat that can be kept as a pet. However, you can find stray cats in villages that can be tamed and kept as pets in the same manner.

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• Make a fishing rod and catch 5-20 fish. Then, find an ocelot in the jungle biome.
• Stay in an area at least 7x7 blocks large and slowly move towards the ocelot while keeping your crosshair directly off of it.
• Equip the raw fish and let the ocelot approach you. When it’s about 5 blocks away, feed it the fish until it has hearts over its head.

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1. 1 Craft a fishing rod. A fishing rod can be made with 3 sticks and 2 string which you can get from killing spiders. In the crafting table, place the sticks diagonally from top left to the bottom right and place the string to the left vertically.
2. 2 Go fishing. Raw fish can be obtained by fishing. Put the fishing rod in your toolbar and equip it by pressing the corresponding number on the keyboard (or by pressing the right and left shoulder buttons on game consoles). Stand next to a body of water and click or press the right trigger button to cast a line. Click or press the right trigger button again when you see the bobber sink. You'll need at least five fish and maybe up to 20, to lure the ocelot to you.
   • Do not cook the fish. Ocelots are only attracted by raw fish.
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3. 3 Locate an ocelot. Ocelots are found in jungle biomes. They are yellow with black spots.
   • In the newest version of Minecraft, taming an ocelot no longer turns it into a cat that you can keep as a pet. However, you can find stray cats in villages that can be tamed and kept as a pet. Cats can be tamed using these same steps.[1]
4. 4 Wait for the ocelot or cat to approach you. This is an absolute requirement or taming the ocelot will not occur––if you try to approach the ocelot or cat, it'll assume you're chasing it and take off. Moreover, trapping or cornering an ocelot will not result in taming.
   • The ocelot will possibly come to you when you are holding a raw fish.
   • Do not be threatening in any way.
   • Be in an area that allows for plenty of escape for the ocelot. Your character must be situated somewhere that has a 7x7 minimum horizontal block area. This will allow the ocelot to feel safe rather than trapped.
   • Taming will not take place if hostile mobs are attacking at the same time. And never have chickens or other animals around.
5. 5 Equip the raw fish. Place the raw fish in your toolbar and equip it by pressing the corresponding number on your keyboard or pressing the right and left trigger shoulder buttons on your controller.
6. 6 Get close to the ocelot with great care and stealth. The ocelot will be easily frightened away.
   • Walk at normal speed if you need to move nearer to keep apace with the ocelot, but don't get too close while moving. Only use walking to get nearer, then cease moving.
   • Never look directly at an ocelot when attempting to tame it. This means keeping the crosshairs off it.
7. 7 Wait for an approach. If an ocelot turns around and faces you, this may be an opportunity for it to approach you.
   • Stand still if possible. This is the best way to attract the ocelot.
   • If you want to, try sneaking––this might work without disturbing the ocelot. (Try holding sneak, while the mouse sensitivity is set to yawn.)
8. 8 Stay still when the ocelot is within 5 blocks of you. Keep holding the raw fish without moving or looking directly at the ocelot.
   • Wait for the ocelot to stare at your character and approach timidly. If the conditions are right, the ocelot will slowly walk towards you.
9. 9 Place the crosshair on the ocelot or cat and feed it the raw fish. You can feed it by right-clicking or pressing the left trigger button on your controller.
   • Use quick repeated right-clicks without jerking the camera or moving. Any movement can scare away the ocelot before it is tamed
10. 10 Repeat the feeding until you see hearts over the ocelot. When you see hearts appear over the ocelot or cat, it has been successfully tamed. It may take a few tries before you have successfully tamed an ocelot or cat.
    • A tamed ocelot will not flee the player.
    • A tamed cat ceases to be afraid of humans. It will meow and purr quite often. It will follow you around and sit on demand (simply right-click or press the left trigger button).
    • Cats will sit on everything, including chests, which can be a nuisance as the chest won't open until the cat gets off it!
    • Both cats and ocelots can ward off creepers.
    • Taming two ocelots or cats in close proximity will cause them to breed.
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• Question Will the kitten follow me too? Community Answer Yes the kitten follows you if it is yours but keep in mind that it will go after chickens and it is scared of zombies and skeletons and spiders. Kittens can also go through one block holes. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 20 Helpful 136
• Question Why does the ocelot run way? Community Answer Because ocelots are shy and graceful creatures. It's best to stand in a corner, not move, and crouch. Use fish to tame them. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 30 Helpful 144
• Question Is there a certain number you can tame? Community Answer No, there is no limit to the amount of ocelots you can tame, as long as you have enough fish. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 31 Helpful 114

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• If your character dies, and the cat does not. The cat will teleport to your bed or spawn with you. Thanks Helpful 4 Not Helpful 0
• It can take quite a few tries to tame an ocelot or cat. Getting impatient will only cause you to chase or try to trap the ocelot, both of which will not result in taming. This is an exercise in patience. Thanks Helpful 4 Not Helpful 1
• Cats like to roam a lot and won't sit for long. They may be tempted to attack chickens, wander off or get into mischief. Thanks Helpful 2 Not Helpful 0

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• If you try to tame kittens, they'll use the fish to grow up. Once they're grown, they'll need more fish to be tamed. Try only to tame the adult ocelots so you don't waste time or fish!
• For Xbox 360 users, ocelots are sensitive to movement. Use your control to move very slowly, as if you're not moving, to get your crosshairs on the ocelot when it moves towards you.
• Unlike wolves, cats won't fight at your side. However, if you have a cat with you and meet a creep along the way, the creeper will scatter away.
• Don't cook the fish because the cat won't take it. Avoid feeding them clown fish, puffer fish, or salmon, too. Give them only raw fish.
• Don't tame ocelots in high places, they won't take the fall damage.

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Warnings

• Cats aren't that worried about danger, and as such, you can lose your newly tamed cat if care is not taken. For example, cats can walk too close to cacti and be speared. They can walk too close to flame or lava and be burned. They can also walk through fights, oblivious, and be hit by arrows or attacks. Thanks Helpful 5 Not Helpful 0
• Be careful when hitting things; if you hit your cat by accident, it may die. Thanks Helpful 4 Not Helpful 0
• It is not advisable to keep chickens in an enclosure in the jungle biome unless you want to attract ocelots. They will do their best to take your chickens! Thanks Helpful 4 Not Helpful 1
• Only adult cats can swim; kittens (born of two cats) sink and drown quickly. Cats will follow your character into water, so if you have kittens, be vigilant not to take them. Thanks Helpful 4 Not Helpful 1

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Things You'll Need

• Minecraft, installed
• Fishing rod
• Raw fish

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1. Cross checked against http://minecraft.gamepedia.com/Ocelot

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Written by: Travis Boylls wikiHow Technology Writer This article was co-authored by wikiHow staff writer, Travis Boylls. Travis has been a tech writer at wikiHow for more than 10 years. He has also worked in technical support for Dish Network and AT&T Wireless. He studied graphic design and web design at Pikes Peak Community College. He specializes in Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, and video game consoles. Travis has had a fascination with computers and technology that goes all the way back to childhood. He is proficient in all manner of software and computer operating systems. This article has been viewed 699,675 times. 45 votes - 94% Co-authors: 40 Updated: October 26, 2025 Views: 699,675 Categories: Featured Articles | Minecraft Animals Article SummaryX

1. Craft a fishing rod. 2. Gather at least 20 raw fish by fishing. 3. Locate an ocelot in a jungle biome or a cat in a village. 4. Carefully approach the ocelot or cat. 5. Wait for the ocelot or cat to approach you. 6. Feed the ocelot or cat until hearts appear above it. If you want to learn more, like how to catch fish needed to tame an ocelot, keep reading the article! Did this summary help you?YesNo

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