The Minecraft Tricky Trials update is set to launch on June 13th, 2024. Mojang hasn't pinned down a specific hour, but based on past releases you should expect it to drop somewhere between early morning and noon EST.
This patch brings a brand new dungeon, two new mobs, and a stack of items and blocks worth jumping back into Minecraft for. Here's everything you need to know before the update lands on your server.
At a Glance
- June 13th Release Date
- New Dungeon
- New Items
- New Mobs
What's in the Newest Minecraft Update
Tricky Trials focuses on combat and exploration. Mojang's headline additions are large underground dungeons packed with new enemies and loot, plus two mobs designed to actually challenge experienced players for once.
Trial Chambers
The standout addition. Trial Chambers are large dungeon structures that generate in the overworld between layers -40 and -20. Each chamber hosts a mix of new mobs, items, and blocks, with combat-focused rooms designed to test gear, reflexes, and preparation.
Expect them to become a primary mid-game loot target — somewhere between a raid and an Ancient City in difficulty.
The Breeze
The Breeze is a swift cousin of the Blaze that shoots compressed air. Its projectile launches enemies into the air and knocks back anyone caught in the blast, making positioning a real problem in tight chamber corridors.
The Breeze darts in tight circles around you and is notoriously hard to hit with arrows. Nimble footwork and melee swordplay are the answer — bring a shield and a sharp blade.
The Bogged
The Bogged is a venomous skeleton variant that spawns inside trial chambers and the Overworld's murky swamps. Wrapped in tattered cloth, moss, and mushrooms, it shoots poison-tipped arrows that quickly stack damage if you stand still.
Pro tip: keep milk buckets on your trial chamber preparation checklist. They'll save you from poison stacks more than once.
New Items, Blocks, and Loot
Trial Chambers introduce a wave of new blocks tied to the dungeon's combat puzzles, plus fresh loot tables built around mob drops from the Breeze and Bogged. Mace weapon, wind charges, and trial keys are all part of the kit you'll be hunting for.
Get Ready Before Launch Day
If you're running a multiplayer server, now is the time to back up your world, pre-stage gear, and make sure your host supports the 1.21 update on day one. Tricky Trials will reshape how players approach mid-game progression — being ready means your group hits the chambers first.
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