Contents
- 🎯 What is the Totem of Undying and What Does It Do?
- ⭐ Main Features of the Totem of Undying
- 🗺️ Where to Find the Totem of Undying?
- 🏰 Woodland Mansion
- ⚔️ Village Raids
- 🔨 Can the Totem of Undying Be Crafted?
- 📋 How to Use the Totem of Undying?
- 🎮 Usage Steps:
- 🌟 Effects After Activation:
- 💡 Totem of Undying Usage Tips
- ✅ Things You Should Do:
- ❌ Things You Should Never Do:
- 🏆 Advanced Strategy Recommendations
- 🎯 Multiple Totem Strategy:
- 🔄 Building an Evoker Farm:
- 📊 Totem of Undying Statistics
- 🔗 Useful Links
- ❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Totem of Undying is one of the most valuable survival items in Minecraft, capable of saving players from certain death. This comprehensive guide will teach you everything about finding, using, and maximizing this legendary golden artifact.
🎯 What is the Totem of Undying and What Does It Do?
Totem of Undying is a legendary item in Minecraft that saves players from death. This golden-colored totem acts as a life-saving shield in critical moments and allows players to continue their adventures safely.
⭐ Main Features of the Totem of Undying
Feature | Description |
---|---|
Durability | Single use |
Effect Duration | Instant |
Required Position | Main hand or off-hand |
Effects Given | Regeneration II (40s), Absorption II (5s), Fire Resistance I (40s) |
🗺️ Where to Find the Totem of Undying?
The Totem of Undying is a rare item that can only be found in specific locations:
🏰 Woodland Mansion
- Drops from hostile creatures called Evokers
- Has a 100% drop rate
- Each Evoker killed gives 1 totem

⚔️ Village Raids
- In raids that start when you enter a village with the Bad Omen effect
- You can obtain totems by defeating Evokers
- Provides easier access

🔨 Can the Totem of Undying Be Crafted?
❌ No! The Totem of Undying cannot be crafted. This item can only be obtained by:
- Dropping from Evokers
- Being obtained as mob loot
📋 How to Use the Totem of Undying?
🎮 Usage Steps:
- Place the totem in your main hand or off-hand slot ✋
- It automatically activates when you take fatal damage ⚡
- The totem is consumed and disappears from your inventory 💨
- You survive with 1 health and receive powerful effects 💚
🌟 Effects After Activation:
- Regeneration II (40 seconds) – Rapid health regeneration
- Absorption II (5 seconds) – Extra heart shields
- Fire Resistance I (40 seconds) – Protection against fire damage
💡 Totem of Undying Usage Tips
✅ Things You Should Do:
- Always carry one during challenging adventures
- Keep it in your off-hand slot near lava lakes
- Have it ready before the Ender Dragon fight
❌ Things You Should Never Do:
- Don’t waste the totem in normal battles
- Don’t use it while drowning underwater (ineffective)
- Doesn’t protect against Void damage
🏆 Advanced Strategy Recommendations
🎯 Multiple Totem Strategy:
When using the Totem of Undying, it’s important to always keep backups. Experienced players:
- Store backup totems in Shulker boxes
- Build Evoker farms for continuous totem production
- Always keep 2-3 backups in Hardcore mode
🔄 Building an Evoker Farm:
- Set up a raid trap near a village
- Capture and trap the Evokers
- Create an automatic totem production system
📊 Totem of Undying Statistics
Situation | Success Rate | Notes |
---|---|---|
Normal Damage | 100% | Works against all damage types |
Fall Damage | 100% | Protects against falling from heights |
Lava Damage | 100% | + Gives fire resistance |
Void Damage | 0% | Doesn’t work in the void |
Command Death | 0% | /kill command cannot be stopped by totem |
🔗 Useful Links
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Totem of Undying is single-use. After activation, it is consumed and you need to find a new totem to use it again.
Totem of Undying doesn’t work in these situations:
Void damage
/kill command deaths
Natural death situations in Hardcore mode
Yes! By carrying the Totem of Undying in your off-hand (left hand), you can use swords, bows, or other tools in your main hand. The totem works effectively from either hand.
Last Updated: 2025 | Version: Minecraft Java Edition 1.21+