Minecraft Snapshot 25W41A Introduces Nautilus Mob and Spear Weapon

Mojang has released a major new snapshot for Minecraft. The 25W41A snapshot adds highly anticipated features from the upcoming Mounts of Mayhem update. Players can now test the new Nautilus mob and the spear weapon.

This snapshot is a significant content drop for the Java Edition. It brings aquatic and combat changes that have been community requests for years.

Nautilus Mob Transforms Underwater Gameplay

The Nautilus is a neutral aquatic mob. It spawns naturally in all ocean biomes.

This creature is generally peaceful. It will only attack if provoked by a player.

When hostile, it uses a powerful Dash attack. This can deal significant damage to unprepared players.

You can find Nautilus mobs in small groups. They sometimes interact with other sea life, like pufferfish.

Taming a Nautilus requires feeding it pufferfish. Once tamed, it can be bred and ridden with a saddle.

A zombie variant also exists in the game. It is always ridden by a Drowned mob, which may carry a trident.

Both Nautilus types can be equipped with special armor. The armor comes in five material tiers, from copper to Netherite.

New Spear Weapon Offers Unique Combat Mechanics

The spear is a new melee weapon with unique properties. It can be crafted with sticks and various materials.

Each material tier affects its stats. Netherite offers the highest damage but the slowest attack speed.

This weapon has a specific effective range. Attacking too close or too far will miss the target.

Players can perform two types of attacks. The Jab is a quick, light strike, while the Charged attack deals more damage based on movement speed.

A new enchantment called Lunge is exclusive to the spear. It propels the player forward during a Jab attack, useful for mobility and critical hits.

Zombie Horses Join Survival Mode Roster

Zombie horses are now available in Survival mode. They spawn at night and are vulnerable to sunlight.

These undead mounts are passive toward players. However, they become hostile if ridden by another hostile mob.

Players can tame and ride zombie horses. Feeding them red mushrooms restores their health.

A tamed zombie horse will not despawn. Equipping it with horse armor protects it from sun damage.

The Minecraft snapshot 25W41A fundamentally expands aquatic and combat gameplay. These additions pave the way for the full Mounts of Mayhem update later this year.

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How do you tame a Nautilus in Minecraft?

Feed a Nautilus a pufferfish or a bucket of pufferfish. Hearts will appear above its head when successful. Once tamed, you can breed and ride it with a saddle.

What is the Lunge enchantment for the spear?

Lunge is an exclusive spear enchantment. It launches the player forward when performing a Jab attack. This movement can help land critical hits or quickly close distances.

Where do zombie horses spawn?

Zombie horses now spawn naturally in Survival mode. They appear during the night in various Overworld biomes. Like other undead mobs, they will burn in daylight without protection.

Can you armor a Nautilus?

Yes, both regular and zombie Nautilus mobs can wear armor. The Nautilus Armor comes in five tiers. Higher tiers like diamond and Netherite provide more defense.

What is the difference between Jab and Charged spear attacks?

A Jab is a quick, light attack with minor knockback. The Charged attack requires holding the button and moving. Damage from a Charged attack increases with your movement speed at impact.