The Hypixel Skyblock universe has captivated players with its dynamic mobs and challenging levels. Among the mobs, Zealot Bruisers stand out as a unique challenge that players need to understand and master. Found exclusively in the Zealot Bruiser Hideout, these powerful foes are worth the effort for their higher chances of spawning a Special Zealot. In this guide, we'll break down everything you need to know about Zealot Bruisers, including their drops, behavior, and how to effectively engage them.

Contents

  1. Drops
  2. Loot Sharing
  3. Behavior
  4. Special Zealots
  5. History

Drops

When you successfully defeat a Zealot Bruiser, the mob has a chance of dropping the following items:

  • Ender Pearl: Common Loot with a 100% drop rate. Additional drops are possible with 80% and 40% chances.
  • Enchanted Ender Pearl: Uncommon Loot with a 4% drop rate.

Loot Sharing

Loot sharing does not affect Zealot Bruisers. However, when the loot sharing setting is active, you can expect the following drops:

  • Ender Pearl: +1 common loot with a 40% chance, additional chances at 16% and 8%.
  • Enchanted Ender Pearl: 1 rare loot with a 0.8% chance.

Behavior

Zealot Bruisers are neutral mobs like Endermen and do not attack unless provoked. Whether you look at their heads or attack them first, once agitated, they become formidable foes. They frequently teleport behind players to evade attacks and deal a whopping 2,500 damage while boasting 65,000 health.

Attack Strategies

It's worth noting that most arrows from bows or harmful potions have no effect on Zealot Bruisers. They will simply teleport away when you try to attack them with these. However, magic projectiles from the Frozen Scythe, Jerry-chine Gun, and Explosive Bow can damage them. Bows from the Enderman Slayer quest line, like the Juju Shortbow and Terminator, are also effective against Zealot Bruisers.

Special Zealots

The real prize in taking down a Zealot Bruiser is the chance of spawning a Special Zealot. Killing a Zealot Bruiser gives you a 1/380 (or roughly 0.26%) chance that a Special Zealot will spawn near the defeated mob. Special Zealots always drop a Summoning Eye, a highly valuable item.

Increasing Special Zealot Spawn Chances

Here are some ways to increase the likelihood of a Special Zealot spawning:

  • Multiple Hits to Kill: x1.111 spawn rate multiplier
  • Legendary Enderman Pet [Lv100]: x1.25 multiplier
  • Enderman Slayer IX: x1.15 multiplier
  • Consecutive kills without spawning a Special Zealot: Up to x4 multiplier based on the number of kills.

You'll be notified with a wither spawn sound effect and chat message if a Special Zealot spawns nearby. The player who spawns the Special Zealot has a 5-second pickup priority for the Summoning Eye.

History

Zealot Bruisers were introduced as a way to challenge experienced players in Hypixel Skyblock. They've become a key part of the game's ecosystem, offering not just high-level competition but also high-value drops.

Conclusion

Zealot Bruisers are not for the faint of heart, but their loot and the possibility of spawning a Special Zealot make them a worthwhile challenge for any serious Hypixel Skyblock player. By understanding their behavior, knowing what weapons work best, and leveraging loot share mechanics, you can optimize your strategy for taking these powerful mobs down.