Vindicators and vexes raise both of their arms when attacking if they don't have any weapons
When I use the command /replaceitem entity @e slot.weapon.mainhand 1 air to vindicators, their animation (in the picture) just like zombies!!!
Created Issue:
vindicator's animation
When I use the command /replaceitem entity @e slot.weapon.mainhand 1 air to vindicators, their animation (in the picture) just like zombies!!!
Added ADO: 389683
Changed Summary:
vindicator's animationVindicators and vexes raise both of their arms when attacking a player if they don't have any weapons
Changed Summary:
Vindicators and vexes raise both of their arms when attackinga playerif they don't have any weapons

The similar thing is:they attack with their two hands just like zombies…
Works as intended. See:
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Still a issue
can confirm in 1.17.10