Beta versions and snapshots can be unstable. Always create a backup of your existing worlds before opening them in a preview version.
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A hostile, fluidly moving mob found exclusively in Trial Chambers. It leaps around quickly and shoots wind projectiles that deal knockback and activate Redstone components like doors and levers.
: Bypasses a percentage of the target's armor efficiency. minecraft 1.21 beta
Always remember, beta versions are unfinished. You will encounter game-breaking bugs, performance drops, world corruption, and features that may change or be removed entirely before the final release.
Copper's unique oxidation mechanic expands to several new block types:
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Solid incremental update. Recommended for players who appreciate polish, stability, and moderate new content. If you want major new systems or dramatic biome expansions, wait for a full release; if you prefer a smoother, cleaner base game, this beta is worth trying.
: Unlike traditional mob spawners, the Trial Spawner scales its difficulty based on the number of players nearby. Once all spawned waves are defeated, the spawner ejects valuable loot—including Trial Keys —and enters a 30-minute cooldown.
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If you want to test these features before the official stable release, you can enroll in the testing programs. On Bedrock Edition (Xbox, Windows, Android)
The headlines were all about the , and for good reason. During the beta, players got their first hands-on experience with a weapon that threw all established combat logic out the window. Its power scales directly with fall distance—the higher you are when you strike, the more devastating the blow. To craft it, players had to hunt for two exclusive items in the beta: