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Okay, I’m diving into the chaos of Minecraft’s latest updates—brace yourself, it’s a ride. So, you’ve got these crazy new crafting recipes popping up everywhere. Some make life easier, others… not so much. Like, what’s with the sudden urge to craft Tridents? No idea why that’s stuck in my head, but it has.
Anyway—wait, yeah—Mojang’s rolling out these wild crafting tweaks, like legit changing the game. Case in point: Leads are now Slimeball-free. Yup, swap it for more String. I guess it’s a trend, like that whole Iron-for-Netherite thing in the Lodestone. And Dried Ghasts? They’ve thrown Soul Sand into the mix, even though a bunch of players are like, “Hey, maybe slow down?”
Now, I was browsing some fan forum and tripped over this wild underwater mob concept. Seriously, it was harrowing—a sea monster that’d make you never want to dip your toes in an ocean biome again. Just imagine it.
So, back to Tridents and the question we’ve all ignored for too long—craft recipe or none? They’re kinda rare right now, and the way you snag one changes depending on whether you’re on Java or Bedrock. In Java, good luck! Only a tiny chance, like 6.25%, to find a Drowned holding one, and even less to grab it once you’ve defeated them. Over on Bedrock, it’s slightly better odds.
Then there’s the use issue. They don’t hit as hard as you’d think. I mean, they’re splashy in water but flat on land. Like, Java’s Impaling is so niche, it’s only good for underwater mobs. But on Bedrock, it hits anything that’s wet. Go figure. Crafting them could sort these issues, but it might also water down the experience. Pun not intended—okay, maybe a bit.
And here’s where I backtrack—as usual. Crafting Tridents might kinda ruin their mystique. These aren’t just glorified spears; they’ve got that enchantment magic going on. Riptide lets you fly, and Channeling? Lightning bolts on demand! Makes you feel like Zeus or something.
Mojang might just need to tweak the drop rates on Java instead. Let Tridents be that weird, special item you accidentally find and brag about to your friends. Otherwise, they’re just another item to check off a list. And where’s the fun in that?
