- Nautilus MountRideable underwater mob: The Nautilus lets you explore the ocean depths, build from its back, and customize it with colorful armor. The new Breath of the Nautilus effect pauses your breath meter, making deep sea adventures safer and more fun.
- Tiered SpearNew weapon: The spear is Minecraft’s first tiered weapon in years. Craft it from different materials for unique properties. Use jab or charge attacks—just don’t overcharge! Spear damage increases with your movement speed, especially when riding a mount.
- Deep SeaDynamic exploration: Underwater gameplay is more exciting and less dangerous, with new effects and improved maneuverability.
- Combat StrategyEnhanced combat: The spear’s unique mechanics encourage new strategies, rewarding speed and timing in battle.
- BuildingBuild from your mount: Like the happy ghast, you can now build while riding the Nautilus, opening up creative possibilities for underwater bases.
The Mounts of Mayhem update is a major milestone for Minecraft, introducing a new era of underwater exploration and combat. Players can now tame and ride the Nautilus, a unique underwater mob that changes how you traverse the ocean. With the ability to build from its back and customize it with armor, the Nautilus is set to become a favorite companion for adventurers and builders alike.
The new tiered spear weapon adds depth to Minecraft’s combat system. Each material tier offers different strengths, and the spear’s mechanics reward players for mastering timing and movement. Whether you’re fighting mobs on land or underwater, the spear brings a fresh dynamic to battles.
This update also enhances creative gameplay, allowing players to construct underwater bases and structures more easily. Combined with the Copper Age update and other features announced at Minecraft LIVE 2025, Mounts of Mayhem is shaping up to be one of the most exciting updates in recent Minecraft history.
To craft the minecraft spear, open a crafting table and place the materials in this angled layout:
- Top-right: Diamond
- Center: Stick
- Bottom-left: Stick
Pattern summary: [ (0,2)=Diamond, (1,1)=Stick, (2,0)=Stick ]. Output: 1 Spear.
Note: The official spear texture isn’t available yet; we’re using a temporary placeholder.
- Copper AgeEarly-game progression: Copper golems, powered shelves, and more. Releases September 30th!
- Happy GhastFan favorite mob: The adorable happy ghast returns from the last update.
- Dragon Ball-Z DLCPower up: New abilities and content coming later this year.
- When is the Mounts of Mayhem update releasing?
The update is coming later in 2025, with features entering testing soon after Minecraft LIVE. - How do I ride the Nautilus in Minecraft?
Find and tame a Nautilus in deep ocean biomes, then equip it with armor and use it for underwater exploration and building. - What is the new spear weapon in Minecraft?
The spear is a tiered weapon with jab and charge attacks. Its damage increases with your speed, especially when mounted. - What else was announced at Minecraft LIVE September 2025?
The Copper Age update, Happy Ghast celebration, and a Dragon Ball-Z DLC were also revealed.