Vindicators no longer spawn in patrols. Patrols now spawn less commonly. Patrols can now spawn in all biomes except mushroom fields and its variants.

Where do Vindicators spawn?

Vindicators spawn during the generation of woodland mansions, in groups of 1–3 inside particular rooms, sometimes accompanied by an evoker. Rarely, vindicators can spawn in the corridors and hallways. They do not respawn after initially spawning.

Do Vindicators spawn in Pillager outposts?

Illagers spawn naturally in patrols and raids. They always spawn naturally in groups while in patrols and raids, or inside their structures. Only the pillager, vindicator, and evoker spawn naturally.