[MC-303221] Skeleton Horses no longer burn in sunlight, even though it is undead and its counterpart still burns

The Skeleton Horse when out in the sun without armor does not burn.

Since it is an undead mob, and the Zombie Horse burns in sunlight, it is uncharacteristic of it to not burn in the sun.

It should burn in the sun like every other non-special undead mob.

Comments 3

BilloGates 2025-10-16T05:32:41Z

Well, it was a bug (MC-302656 ), since skeleton traps activate during daytime too and skeleton horses don't have the slot for the horse armor, it wouldn't be convenient to make skeleton horses burn the sunlight.

SuperOysters 2025-10-16T05:50:30Z

If its intentional, then they should give horse traps armor or make saddles prevent burning

[Mod] ManosSef 2025-10-17T10:47:28Z

Thank you for your report!
However, this issue is Working as Intended.

The report you have submitted is working as intended, since MC-302656 was fixed in 25w42a.

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