The piglin warriors are composed of piglins with unusual armor, such as VIllager Knight armor and netherite armor. They are equipped with crossbows and netherite weaponry, making them very tough combatants compared to ordinary piglins.
The Piglin Warriors alongside normal piglins were seen defending their homeland from the invaders. A piglin warrior was seen commanding two normal piglins to fire the Ballistabolt, which killed a player and frightened the others, who retreated. Later, two more piglin warriors with Villager Knight armor charged towards Saikas_Colutte, although they were killed from a surprise attack from above by two players.
The piglin warriors, now wearing netherite armor, made an appearance in the fifty-eighth episode, invading the swamp as the Nether's first step to conquer the Overworld.
In Annoying Villagers 58, one of the Piglin Warriors revealed that they must drink a special potion in order to maintain their Piglin forms when crossing the Overworld. Otherwise, they will become a Zombified Piglin Warrior.