Minecraft Snapshot 24w45a Update Notes: Mob Adjustments, Eyeblossom Modifications, and Additional Features

On November 6, 2024, Mojang unveiled Minecraft Snapshot 24w45a for Java Edition, introducing notable adjustments to mob behaviors, including how they interact with items like armor. Additionally, changes were made to bee interactions with Eyeblossoms, alongside updates for Suspicious Stew to align with Bedrock Edition standards. While Snapshot 24w45a may not introduce as many groundbreaking features as its predecessor Snapshot 24w44a, it still provides a wealth of exciting improvements and valuable bug fixes.

Minecraft Snapshot 24w45a: Key Patch Notes

Major Changes in Gameplay

One of the standout changes includes a new feature for Baby Cats and Wolves, which now receive collars in a color that blends their parents’ collar colors, enhancing personalization.

Suspicious Stew Adjustments

The durations of effects from Suspicious Stew have been realigned to match those in Bedrock Edition:

Saturation: 0.35 seconds (unchanged)
Night Vision: 5 seconds (unchanged)
Fire Resistance: 3 seconds
Blindness: 11 seconds
Weakness: 7 seconds
Regeneration: 7 seconds
Jump Boost: 5 seconds
Wither: 7 seconds
Poison: 11 seconds

Item Acquisition by Mobs

Significant modifications have been introduced regarding how mobs pick up and equip items:

Mobs will replace armor items under several conditions, including:

Higher base armor value of new item.
Increased armor toughness.
Greater enchantment count.
New item being less damaged.
Custom name assigned to the new item but not the old one.

For main hand items:

Preference for a weapon type determines replacement.
Higher base damage or enchantments influence item acquisition.

Preferred Weapon Types for Mobs

The following mobs now exhibit specific preferences for weapon types:

Skeletons: Prefer using Bows.
Piglins and Pillagers: Favor Crossbows.
Drowned: Prefer wielding Tridents.

Bee and Eyeblossom Interaction

Changes have also been applied to how bees interact with Eyeblossoms:

Bees do not interact with Closed Eyeblossoms.
Contact with Closed Eyeblossoms does not result in poisoning.
Closed Eyeblossoms are not attractive to bees.

Creaking Mob Mechanics

New mechanics for the Creakings include:

Creaking will remain stationary when a player in survival or adventure mode is directly looking at it.
Full knockback resistance is granted to Creakings in this state.

Resin Brick Usage

Resin Brick has now been adopted as the material for armor trimming instead of the previous Resin Clump.

Bugs Addressed in Snapshot 24w45a

This snapshot includes numerous bug fixes, enhancing overall gameplay. Key bugs resolved include:

Fall damage now correctly registers after reloading into LAN or singleplayer worlds.
Sprinting is no longer canceled when affected by blindness.
Selected item models are appropriately matched to the closest predicate rather than the last one.
Issues with beehives not copying honey levels have been corrected.
A variety of rendering and interaction bugs have also been fixed, substantially improving user experience.

Additional technical enhancements were included in the patch notes for Minecraft Snapshot 24w45a, aimed largely at tech-savvy players and modders. For those interested in a comprehensive overview of all changes and technical details, the full patch notes can be found on the official Minecraft website.

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