Minecraft Update Mounts of Mayhem: Spear, Nautilus and new mobs

Since Minecraft switched to smaller updates, players can look forward to new content every quarter. After “Chase the Sky” and “The Copper Age”, the final update of the year has arrived. It’s all about new mounts, monsters, and even a new weapon! You’ll also get a few new features that make exploring underwater worlds much easier. As always, the update packs in lots of mechanics—here’s a quick overview for now, and we’ll dive deeper in upcoming posts.

Minecraft spear explained: reach, charge attack, and enchantments

First up is the spear, the new weapon added to the game. It has a longer reach than your sword or axe, which makes it especially handy early on. You can keep monsters at bay and defend yourself more safely.

You can craft spears from all materials, from wood all the way up to a Netherite upgrade. So you can make one right after chopping your first tree! You can also find spears in certain structures, including bastions, ocean monuments, and even villages. They can also drop from some monsters that now carry them—such as zombies and piglins, as well as the new desert zombies and zombie-horse riders.

Damage depends on the material and on how you attack. The spear gives you two ways to attack and leverage its power:

• Thrust attack: The standard attack while holding the spear. Press the attack button for a hit that applies a bit of knockback. Like all weapons, it has a short cooldown.
• Charge attack: Hold the button to charge your strike. Damage is calculated based on the spear, your speed, and your angle. It’s a kind of running attack where you have to rush at your target—on foot or using any other movement method. Don’t hold the spear too long, or your arm gets tired and the strike will whiff!

On top of that, spears can be enchanted. They support all common weapon enchantments such as Looting, Sharpness, and Unbreaking. There’s also a new enchantment, Lunge! It has three levels and helps you leap at a target from a distance. It consumes your hunger bar. Combined with the charge attack, you can deal serious damage.

Riding the Minecraft Nautilus: taming, Breath of the Nautilus, and armor

The second big feature is the new Nautilus, which you can now find in the oceans of your world. We’ve had nautilus shells for a while, and now you’ll see where they come from! You can find them in all ocean biomes, though they’re more common in cold waters. They often spawn in groups, making them easier to tame.

Nautiluses aren’t hostile (unless zombified), so you can tame them. You’ll need pufferfish, either in your hand or in a bucket. As with other animals, wait for the hearts and feed them several pufferfish. You can breed two nautiluses with any fish once they’re tamed and fully healed.

Even better, you can ride a Nautilus! Have a saddle ready and mount a tamed one. Press E and place the saddle on the creature to steer it. You can then control the Nautilus underwater to your liking. You’ll also notice another great perk: while riding a Nautilus, you don’t lose air. That’s thanks to the new status effect Breath of the Nautilus, which pauses your oxygen bar—perfect for ocean exploration!

Together with the spear, the Nautilus is excellent for combat. Use the new Nautilus armor to protect the creature. You must find these pieces in various structures; they cannot be crafted.

New mobs in desert and sea: Zombie Dromedary, Desert Skeleton, and Zombie Nautilus

This update brings three new monsters to challenge you. Some other undead have also been reworked to make things tougher.

• Zombie Dromedary: These dark-hued camels are a new desert mob. They aren’t hostile by default, but they can be ridden by desert zombies and desert skeletons. They behave surprisingly similar to regular dromedaries but cannot be bred.
• Desert Skeletons: The counterpart to the long-standing desert zombies. They wear tattered clothing, can ride the zombie camels, and attack more effectively from range. They shoot Arrows of Weakness.
• Zombie Nautilus: There’s also a zombified nautilus variant, which is rather rare. It can be ridden by Drowned and is marked by its mossy look—though it’s colorful in coral reefs! They aren’t hostile to you and can even be ridden and equipped with armor.

Minecraft horse update: water, Netherite armor, and zombie horses

Since this update focuses on mounts, horses got adjustments too! We already have a full post if you want to learn more (Minecraft mounts: Faster travel with horses, camels & more) . These changes are very welcome and give you new options for long journeys.

Horse adjustments:

• Mounted horses no longer sink in water! That makes it much easier to cross rivers or larger lakes. The same applies to mules, donkeys, and camels.
• There is now Netherite horse armor. Obtain it by upgrading diamond armor, just like other tools.
• Although they’ve existed for years, zombie horses can now spawn naturally. They’re led by a spear-wielding zombie. So beware of these new monsters in plains and savannas!

Conclusion on the Mounts of Mayhem update: mounts, spears, and adventure

The new Mounts of Mayhem update lives up to its name, focusing on both old and new mounts that now get a fresh coat of paint. Alongside the new Nautilus for underwater adventures, there are new camel and skeleton variants that make the desert much tougher. Out on the plains, you’ll encounter zombie horses and spear-wielding zombies. But you can also turn this new weapon to your advantage and experiment with its versatile attack patterns!

Rent your own Minecraft server from us right now and play the new update together with your friends. Tame the Nautilus or challenge each other with spears in a jousting tournament!