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- Minecraft Ominous Bottle
Minecraft Update 1.21.51
The latest updates have brought one interesting new item, Ominous Bottle, with unique ways for players to interact with challenging game mechanics. Here's what you need to know about this intriguing addition and its gameplay effects.Key Features of the Ominous Bottle
Experimental with Armored Paws since the update of April 2024; included in the main features within the later Tricky Trials update.Allows players to have full control over when and how the "Bad Omen" status effect is active.
How to Obtain
Dropped by raid captains upon defeat.Occasionally found in vaults within trial chambers.
Gameplay Effects of the Ominous Bottle
Drinking the bottle activates the "Bad Omen" status effect for 1.5 in-game hours.It has an effect to activate special events upon entry into a village with a Raid Omen, or approaching a trial spawner with Trial Omen.
Raid Omen
Starts a 30-second countdown upon entering a village.Leads to an illager raid with witches and ravagers if the player remains in the village after the countdown.
Trial Omen
Instantly triggers a challenging trial event with enhanced rewards.Tips for Handling Ominous Bottles
Avoid ChallengesDon’t drink the bottle if you’re not ready for combat or high-level challenges.
Stay away from villages or trial chambers until the effect wears off.
Neutralize the Effect
Drink a bucket of milk to remove all status effects instantly.