Creeper

Combat
It is best to use a Bow when fighting Creepers; however, a strong sword, like an Iron or Diamond Sword, can also be used as both will kill one in three hits. Another possible method is to force the Creeper to explode by igniting it with Flint and Steel, then running away, but this way can damage the terrain and prevent the Creeper from dropping its loot.

Wolves are not recommended while fighting with Creepers since their explosions can easily kill the Wolves.

Charged Creepers
Charged Creepers are types of Creepers that were added in Update 0.12.1. They only spawn when Lightning strikes within a 5 block radius from a Creeper; however, this is very rare. They have a much larger explosion, and do much more damage to the player and terrain.

When they explode near a Zombie, Skeleton, Wither Skeleton, or another Creeper, this will cause the mob to drop its head.

Trivia

 * Creepers were accidentally created when Notch was programming the Pig.
 * Creepers can be very hard to see in large, grassy Biomes due to their green color.
 * If Creepers explode on any kind of Slab, only the Slab will be destroyed.
 * Creeper Explosions cannot break blocks in Water.
 * It will still harm the player and mobs nearby.
 * Ocelots and Cats scare Creepers away.
 * After Update 0.14.0, Creeper Explosions do more damage to players, Creepers are slightly smaller (1.7 blocks tall rather than 1.8), and wearing a Creeper Head will knock their detection range of the wearer by 50%.
 * A flaming Creeper will light the play