In 2026, I still fire up Minecraft Legends when I want a mix of action, strategy, and chaotic mob battles. The game gives me plenty of units to command, and over time I unlock more by clearing piglins from certain areas or finding them out in the world. Every unit has a unique ability and a place where it shines, but let’s be honest: some units carry my army, and some feel like extra bodies I bring along because I have the resources. After spending a lot of time with the game, here’s how I view the best units, from the ones I rarely prioritize to the ones I always want in my banner squad.

The Units I Don’t Build Around

Warriors are decently powerful, but I rarely get excited about them. You can only command them late in the campaign, which means I spend most of my time with other units before they even show up. They can be called from village fountains, and if I lose some in battle, that’s where I go with my banner to command more. They’re best against piglins and can help when I’m low on resources, but they never feel like a unit I plan my strategy around.

Plank Golems are the most common golems I find, and they’re incredibly easy to spawn. The problem is that they’re fragile. One hit from almost any enemy troop can take them down to zero health. I still use them because they’re ranged attackers that shoot arrows and are great at starting fights. I just protect them with defensive units and lead them toward a big group of piglins so they can chip away from safety. They’re useful, but utterly and completely fragile.

Grindstone Golems are a solid defensive unit, especially early on. Their stun ability lets them incapacitate lower-ranked piglins that get too close, which makes early fights much easier to win. As the game progresses, though, I don’t have much need for them. Battles get longer, and the enemies get powerful enough that I’d rather commit to a full offensive than worry about spawning Grindstone Golems. They’re fine, but they’re not my go-to.

Zombies are quite durable, and that’s the main positive I see in them. They can do melee damage and become the focus of enemies while I accomplish other tasks, but they just don’t have the capabilities of better units. I still take advantage of them with a set-it-and-forget-it strategy. I send them into battle and move on with the rest of my army to do the real damage against structures, buildings, and Nether portals.

The Units That Earn Their Place

Mossy Golems are relatively low-cost, and I can bring them into battle by placing a spawner. They are the only way to heal myself and my units in battle, since my health only rises otherwise while I’m out of combat. The downside is that they aren’t too sturdy. I like to have quite a few on hand in case enemies decide to target the bunch. They can’t attack back, but they constantly heal my other units while those units decimate outposts.

Skeletons become much more valuable once I free different homesteads from piglin control. These are the classic Minecraft creatures we all know and love, and freeing them lets me build spawners for them at any time. I focus on doing that and get Skeletons as soon as possible. In battle, I protect them as much as I can because they have little defensive capability. They are a long-range threat to all enemies, however, which makes them invaluable.

Cobblestone Golems are one of the first units I use in Minecraft Legends, and I keep them at my side all throughout the game. They are tiny but pack quite a punch against opposing outposts. They don’t do incredible damage against enemy units, but they can push piglins back and protect my weaker troops. Once they’ve done that and can move forward, they easily break down enemy structures and buildings. They are vital for entering outposts and defeating piglins.

Creepers are extremely expendable but extremely valuable. Each one can only attack once, so I keep an eye on how many are in battle. I don’t want to run out without having a plan to spawn in more. They make my playthrough much easier. This mob is as destructive as they come. Just like in the regular version of Minecraft, Creepers reach their target and explode. They deal massive damage and are most effective against buildings.

The Firsts Are Bosses on My Side

The Firsts are massive golems found in Minecraft Legends. I think of them as bosses that actually fight on my side. I find them in the world, summon them with enough resources, and they fight with me for the rest of my journey.

The First of Oak is an offensive-only unit I send after the piglins. It has a ton of HP and dishes out mighty ranged attacks. It isn’t that great in boss battles or against buildings, but it will topple enemy units with ease. I love using it when I want to clear a path through a swarm and keep the pressure on.

The First of Diorite is immensely helpful in battle. There’s no doubt that my units will dwindle in number as my outpost attacks rage on. That is where this First comes in handy. I don’t need to leave the frontline to spawn more units. Its special ability sees it summon Golems every so often. The types of Golems are completely random, but it can get me out of a pinch. It spawns in a small group, and hopefully, it’s the type of unit I need to advance.

My Quick Verdict

Unit	Role	My Verdict
Warriors	Melee piglin fighters	Late arrival, rarely central to my plan
Plank Golems	Fragile ranged starters	Useful if protected
Grindstone Golems	Early defensive stunners	Good early, less needed later
Zombies	Durable melee distractions	Set and forget
Mossy Golems	Battle healers	Must-have support
Skeletons	Long-range damage	Protect them and they deliver
Cobblestone Golems	Structure breakers	Tiny tanks with real value
Creepers	Explosive building damage	One-shot stars
First of Oak	Offensive boss ally	Great against enemy units
First of Diorite	Summoner support	Battlefield insurance

There are uses for every unit in Minecraft Legends, but some outshine the others overall. They are extremely powerful, durable, and just plain more useful than the rest. In 2026, I still focus my strategy on utilizing the best units. That ensures I take down the different hordes and send the Piglin army packing. 😄