Loyalty III and spectator mode: a Minecraft letdown

Hey, Minecrafters! You know those evenings when you don’t just want to mine, but to do something big and, most importantly, wildly intriguing? Today’s experiment was spontaneous — the very first thought: “What if a trident with ‘Loyalty III’ is so loyal it finds you even if you turn into a ghost?” Honestly, I really wanted to see how “fair” the game is with this enchantment.

Setup: the “In the field at sunset” lab

I dropped all crafting, grabbed my best trident (shiny, well‑kept, a true pride piece) with the coveted “Loyalty III.” For a clean test, I chose a huge treeless field — no excuses for the trident. And the main thing — to see the epic in every detail!

Climax: you throw — you vanish!

The moment of truth arrived. I wound up, hurled the trident with superhero flair (almost like Thor, just blocky), and instantly — fired the command to switch to spectator mode. In my head: the trident will get confused, hang between worlds, or maybe even start searching for me in parallel realities. I mean, it’s “loyalty,” right?

Resolution: hopes fall with a bit of comedy

If only a camera had caught my face! The instant I became a faceless spectator, my faithful, gleaming trident hit the grass with a dull “thud!” and turned into a regular item. Reaction? The flop of the century, honestly. I was already feeling an epic bond with this weapon, and it — “saw a new owner in the ground and chose it.” In a few seconds, my mini‑illusions of magic and loyalty collapsed.

Why did this happen? (My honest breakdown)

Here’s my takeaway: in Minecraft, “Loyalty” only works with a live, physical player — whether in Survival or Creative. Switch to spectator? That’s it, the trident loses its “beacon” and drops, not returning to you. It doesn’t seek a spirit, doesn’t wait for a command — it just becomes an item, period! For me, a top‑tier fail and at the same time perfect meme material.

Pros and cons of “Loyalty III” and the experiment

Pros:

• Brings the trident back after a throw — great if you’re truly a thrower.
• At level III it returns almost instantly — ideal for PvE and real mob hunters.
• Pairs excellently with “Unbreaking” and “Mending,” lasts (almost) forever.
• Enables legendary combos with “Channeling” during storms.

Cons:

• Absolutely doesn’t work if you’re in spectator mode — personally tested; the trident stays put and doesn’t “return to your soul.”
• Risk of losing the trident forever if you don’t note where you threw it before switching modes.
• Honestly, expectations of “loyalty” exceed reality with unconventional tricks.
• Doesn’t combine with “Riptide”; you must choose between mobility and return.

Personal tip, wrap‑up, and a dash of emotion

If you’re an experimenter like me, definitely try it — the feeling is unforgettable! But mark the throw point in advance — you might have to hunt your “treasure” across the whole field later. Overall, “Loyalty” is great, but it’s not magic for every situation. Even the most faithful trident has limits and a personality. Keep experimenting — Minecraft without surprises gets boring fast!