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- Minecraft: Java Edition 1.21 - Tricky Trials Update
Minecraft
The latest update to Minecraft, known as the Tricky Trials Update, has been released for the Java Edition. With many new features, improvements, and technical enhancements, the release is filled with excitement for both old and new players alike.
Whether it's exploring new underground structures, fighting fresh mobs, or testing out new items and blocks, there is something for everyone in the expansive update.
Below is the outline of fundamental changes, points, and alterations in the update of Minecraft: Java Edition 1.21.
Underground Structures
Introduced Trial Chamber's new underground environments to explore.
Mobs
Added Breeze and Bogged, two new creatures to encounter.
Weapons and Enhancements
New weapon: the Mace
Three exclusive Mace enchantments: Density, Breach, and Wind Burst.
Blocks and Items
New blocks: Crafter, Trial Spawner, Ominous Trial Spawner, Vault, Ominous Vault.
Copper and Tuff families, Heavy Core variants.
Ominous Bottle, Wind Charge, Trial Key, Ominous Trial Key, Breeze Rod.
Decorative: 3 new Pottery Sherds, two new Banner Patterns, and two new Armor Trims.
Potions and Arrows: Four new potions and four pointed arrows, respective to the effects of Infestation, Oozing, Weaving, and Wind-changing.
Art and Music
Three new Music Discs by Aaron Cherof and Lena Raine.
20 new Paintings (5 by Sarah Boeving, 15 by Kristoffer Zetterstrand).
Nine new music tracks by Aaron Cherof, Kumi Tanioka, and Lena Raine.
Eight new Advancements.
Gameplay Enhancements
Redesigned Bad Omen to allow Ominous Events.
Six new Status Effects: Infested, Oozing, Weaving, Wind Charged, Raid Omen, Trial Omen.
Four new ambient sounds from caves.
Now, dogs and boats can be leashed.
Improved chunk load performance.
It is now possible to create a double door with two different material types.
Improved mob drops and interactions: Witches drop more Redstone Dust now.
Changes and Improvements
Significant improvements to chunk loading, reducing the amount of memory and CPU this method uses.
Improved handling of player attributes and effects.
End Crystals are now fire-damage resistant.
Tridents are now Epic in terms of rarity with corresponding visual updates.
Player Interaction and Realm Updates
Other realm improvements include its upgradeable worlds by any member, improved information display of other players, and improved player information displays.
A Server Links feature that enables servers to share useful links with players.
It improved disconnection screens with detailed disconnection reports and bug-reporting links.
Additional Changes
Audio Adjustments:
Reduced volume and attenuation for piston sounds to address feedback on noise levels.
Entity Interactions:
New mechanics for Ender Pearls, riding entities through portals, and projectile knockback behaviours.
Miscellaneous:
The "Burning Time" reduction and "Knockback Resistance" effects are now stacked.
Updated game credits and minor bug fixes, including the removal of Herobrine.
What's more, the Tricky Trials update comes with new content and enhancements that will improve Minecraft's experience. New structures will be discovered; new blocks, items, and, most importantly, technical enhancements with this humongous update will be tested. Happy mining!