Skeleton Horse

What Is Skeleton Horse in Minecraft?

The Skeleton Horse is a spooky, bony horse that almost never shows up on its own. During a thunderstorm, lightning can strike and summon a ghostly skeleton rider along with three friends, all galloping around on skeleton horses!

What Can Skeleton Horses Do in Minecraft?

• Appears in a group of 4 when lightning triggers the skeleton trap
• Calms down and becomes tamable once its rider is defeated
• Can be ridden underwater and through Nether or End portals
• Doesn't burn in sunlight like other skeleton mobs do

Why Keep Skeleton Horses?

• Makes a spooky-looking mount once tamed and saddled
• Fun surprise to find during a thunderstorm
• Takes less fall damage than most horses