A trident, a thunderstorm, and one tiny villager — what could go wrong? In Minecraft

Hey everyone! Today I’ll tell you about a real test ground I set up for one single crazy idea. Honestly, my first thought was: “What if?” What if I throw a trident with “Channeling” right during a real thunderstorm at a tiny villager — will a miracle happen and a mini-witch appear before me? Well, not testing that idea was simply impossible!

“Science demands sacrifice”: prep for a loud (literally) experiment

First I found the tiniest, quickest little farmer. For the experiment I almost had to net him, but a boat worked way better — target secured, as they say. I made sure the sky was open: no leaves, no roofs, no loopholes for the darn mechanics. The future “test subject” ready, spot chosen, trident enchanted with “Channeling,” the main thing left — wait for an epic storm.

The storm hit out of nowhere, right when I was about to give up! Thunder roared, lightning flashed — perfect timing for my experiment of the century.

“Be more thorough!” — the throw of the year and a big… surprise

I’m holding the trident, heart racing, emotions spiking. A precise throw at the little villager… And the show begins: lightning strikes the poor guy with a deafening crack, the effects — better than any movie! The farmer jumps, shrieks, starts darting around the clearing. And then — BAM! — no witch. At all. Just a small scared villager who clearly isn’t happy to be part of this “laboratory.”

To be honest, I froze at first. I’m watching — not even a hint of transformation! But no: Minecraft keeps order; mini-witches, it seems, aren’t a thing.

Pros and cons: an objective look after the strike

Pros:

• Got rid of silly illusions about mini-witches once and for all
• Tons of emotions: I laughed, and the villager had fun (I hope)
• Learned how gorgeous a “made-to-order” lightning strike looks — it was wild!

Cons:

• My scientific zeal ended with a weird look from the little farmer and a shattered mini-witch dream
• Spent ages waiting for a storm — the Minecraft weather gods were not in the mood
• Didn’t uncover new features… but at least I tested the old ones!

How to repeat it (for lightning-and-science fans):

• Find or enchant a trident with “Channeling.”
• Wait for a real thunderstorm, not just rain!
• Find a tiny villager and keep them in place (boats are life).
• Make sure nothing is overhead.
• Throw the trident — enjoy the lightning and let go of mini-witch hopes.

Beyond the possible: conclusions

My experiment showed that in Minecraft the rules are ironclad. Whether you’re a science master or a crafting enthusiast — a “Channeling” trident will put on a show, fry a villager, but won’t gift you a witch. Honestly, I kind of expected that, but I still had fun like a kid. Now I’m sure: sometimes the result is the process and the fun, not some supernatural discovery.

Have such strange questions ever crossed your mind? Share your wild theories in the comments — let’s stage new scientific Minecraft shows!