Brush
minecraft:brushThe Brush is a tool crafted from a feather, a copper ingot, and a stick, used for archaeology. It excavates suspicious sand and suspicious gravel blocks, taking about 4.8 seconds per block and gradually revealing loot such as pottery sherds. It can also be used on armadillos to collect scutes without harming them. It has 64 durability and supports Unbreaking, Mending, and Curse of Vanishing.
FAQ
How do you craft a Brush?
Combine one feather, one copper ingot, and one stick in a crafting table to make a brush.
What does a Brush do?
It slowly brushes away suspicious sand or suspicious gravel to reveal buried archaeology loot like pottery sherds, without destroying the block outright.
Can a Brush be used on mobs?
Yes, brushing an armadillo produces a scute, which is otherwise only obtained by waiting for the armadillo to naturally shed one.
How much durability does a Brush lose per use?
Brushing a suspicious block costs 1 durability, while brushing an armadillo costs 16 durability, out of a maximum of 64.