Minecraft 1.21.130.03

Minecraft 1.21.130.03 — is not just another bug-fixing patch but a true content explosion. The developers have released the full version for Android, and honestly, the list of new features feels like a full-fledged DLC. The main highlight of the update is — the drop of the «Chaos Steeds». Sounds epic, doesn’t it?

I’ve carefully studied the patch notes and am ready to share not only the dry facts but also my thoughts on how this will change our gameplay. Buckle up (or saddle up), let’s begin!

Lords of the Depths

Finally, the oceans are becoming truly habitable and, more importantly, functional. Previously, we just sailed in boats, but now we have a full-fledged underwater mount.

Nautilus (Common)

This is a new sea mob that spawns in all oceans.

• Attack: Uses a dash if provoked.
• Taming: Loves Pufferfish (or a bucket of it).
• Riding: Requires a saddle. Grants the effect «Nautilus Breath» (goodbye, water-breathing potions!).
• Combat: While riding, you can dash and attack pufferfish.
• Speed: With a saddle, movement radius is 16 blocks; without it, 32 blocks.
• Weakness: Takes suffocation damage on land.

This is a must-have for exploring underwater temples. The «Nautilus Breath» effect saves tons of resources on potion brewing. The only downside is the need to farm pufferfish for taming. These guys are spiky and annoying, so it’ll take some effort.

Zombie Nautilus

A darker version for thrill-seekers.

• Spawns alongside Drowned with tridents (a dangerous combo!).
• Aggressive if ridden, neutral without a rider.
• Also tamed with pufferfish and requires a saddle.
• Has a beautiful coral skin.
• Important: Does not breed.

It’s interesting that the developers added an element of risk. Want a cool coral pet? First, deal with the Drowned throwing tridents at you. A fair trade.

The Desert Gets More Dangerous

If you thought the desert was a boring place with sand and cacti, the 1.21.130.03 update will make you think again. Nighttime walks are now fraught with serious dangers.

Desert Skeleton (New skeleton):

• Spawns in groups of up to 4.
• Shoots arrows with «Weakness» effect.
• Does not burn in sunlight!
• Can appear riding a camel alongside a Cadaver.

Cadaver Camel:

• A passive undead that spawns with armed riders.
• Tamed with rabbit’s feet (a rather rare drop).
• Can be ridden but does not breed.

A skeleton that doesn’t burn during the day and applies weakness is a headache for beginners. Imagine: you’ve just started surviving, step out of a cave in the morning, and there’s a squad of Desert Skeletons waiting for you. However, the Cadaver Camel looks like a great trophy mount for those who love collecting rare mobs.

Zombie Horse - Now Official

Previously, the Zombie Horse was limited to creative mode or commands, but now it’s a full-fledged part of the ecosystem.

• Spawn: Plains and Savanna.
• Behavior: Appears with a Zombie Rider (armed with a spear). Aggressive with a rider, neutral without one.
• Taming: Like a regular horse, but loves red mushrooms.
• Feature: Does not breed.

This is a great change. I’ve always wanted to have such a “dead” horse in the stable legally. The fact that it’s neutral without a rider gives you a chance to rescue it from the zombie and keep it for yourself.

Spear - A Revolution in Melee Combat?

The mechanic of minimum attack distance is bold. It forces players to learn to maintain distance (kiting). In narrow cave corridors, the spear might be useless, but in open areas against Zombie Riders, it will be overpowered, especially with its ability to dismount riders.

Equipment and More

Of course, no update is complete without new gear.

• Nautilus Armor: 5 types (from copper to netherite). Finally, you can protect your pets.
• Netherite Horse Armor: Crafted at the smithing table. Provides 19 protection. This is the «end-game» goal for horse lovers.

Bug Fixes

The 1.21.130.03 update looks very rich. Mojang (or the mod authors, if this is an unofficial addon integrated into the version) have done a great job on biome diversity and combat mechanics.

It’s especially pleasing that the developers didn’t forget about stability and quality of life in the game — this time, we got 86 various improvements! Here are just some of the most notable changes:

Admit it, it’s nice to see how even such seemingly small details, combined with cool new content, make the game truly vibrant and fresh. The desert and ocean have become livelier, more dangerous, and more interesting.

And what do you think about spears? Will you trade your trusty sword for a long stick with a tip? Write in the comments.