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Minecraft 20w17a

Weekly work-in-progress build. Things break and get removed again. Full source data for this version is extracted and browsable below.

1,845 names shipped in this version. Each result opens the wiki page for that thing.

Contents (11)
  1. What changed in 20w17a
  2. Blocks
  3. Items
  4. Sound events
  5. How to make the new things
  6. New in-game text
  7. Reworded text
  8. Fixes
  9. Development cycle
  10. Browse this version
  11. Neighbouring versions

Java What changed in 20w17a

Everything below is measured by comparing the game files of 20w16a with 20w17a — not copied from patch notes.

+3Blocks
+2Items
+15Sound events
20w17a block and item additions

3 new blocks and items. Hover a slot for the name; click to open its page.

Blocks +3 · −3

Soul LanternSoul TorchSoul Wall Torch

Removed: minecraft:soul_fire_lantern, minecraft:soul_fire_torch, minecraft:soul_fire_wall_torch

Items +2 · −2

Soul LanternSoul Torch

Removed: minecraft:soul_fire_lantern, minecraft:soul_fire_torch

Sound events +15

Block.Chain.BreakBlock.Chain.FallBlock.Chain.HitBlock.Chain.PlaceBlock.Chain.StepBlock.Gilded Blackstone.BreakBlock.Gilded Blackstone.FallBlock.Gilded Blackstone.HitBlock.Gilded Blackstone.PlaceBlock.Gilded Blackstone.StepBlock.Nether Gold Ore.BreakBlock.Nether Gold Ore.FallBlock.Nether Gold Ore.HitBlock.Nether Gold Ore.PlaceBlock.Nether Gold Ore.Step

How to make the new things 2

Hover a slot to see what goes in it.

ResultMade inRecipe
Soul LanternCrafting
Soul TorchCrafting4

New in-game text 67

KeyText
argument.uuid.invalidInvalid UUID
attribute.unknownUnknown attribute
block.minecraft.soul_lanternSoul Lantern
block.minecraft.soul_torchSoul Torch
block.minecraft.soul_wall_torchSoul Wall Torch
commands.attribute.base_value.get.successBase value of attribute %s for entity %s is %s
commands.attribute.base_value.set.successBase value for attribute %s for entity %s set to %s
commands.attribute.failed.entity%s is not a valid entity for this command
commands.attribute.failed.modifier_already_presentModifier %s is already present on attribute %s for entity %s
commands.attribute.failed.no_attributeEntity %s has no attribute %s
commands.attribute.failed.no_modifierAttribute %s for entity %s has no modifier %s
commands.attribute.modifier.add.successAdded modifier %s to attribute %s for entity %s
commands.attribute.modifier.remove.successRemoved modifier %s from attribute %s for entity %s
commands.attribute.modifier.value.get.successValue of modifier %s on attribute %s for entity %s is %s
commands.attribute.value.get.successValue of attribute %s for entity %s is %s
editGamerule.defaultDefault: %s
editGamerule.titleEdit game rules
gamerule.announceAdvancementsAnnounce advancements
gamerule.category.chatChat
gamerule.category.dropsDrops
gamerule.category.miscMiscellaneous
gamerule.category.mobsMobs
gamerule.category.playerPlayer
gamerule.category.spawningSpawning
gamerule.category.updatesWorld updates
gamerule.commandBlockOutputBroadcast command block output
gamerule.disableElytraMovementCheckDisable Elytra movement check
gamerule.disableRaidsDisable raids
gamerule.doDaylightCycleAdvance in-game time
gamerule.doEntityDropsDrop entity equipment
gamerule.doEntityDrops.descriptionControls drops from minecarts (including inventories), item frames, boats, etc.
gamerule.doFireTickUpdate fire
gamerule.doImmediateRespawnRespawn immediately
gamerule.doInsomniaSpawn phantoms
gamerule.doLimitedCraftingRequire recipe for crafting
gamerule.doLimitedCrafting.descriptionIf enabled, players will be able to craft only unlocked recipes
gamerule.doMobLootDrop mob loot
gamerule.doMobLoot.descriptionControls resource drops, including experience orbs
gamerule.doMobSpawningSpawn mobs
gamerule.doMobSpawning.descriptionSome entities might have separate rules
gamerule.doPatrolSpawningSpawn pillager patrols
gamerule.doTileDropsDrop blocks
gamerule.doTileDrops.descriptionControls resource drops, including experience orbs
gamerule.doTraderSpawningSpawn wandering traders
gamerule.doWeatherCycleUpdate weather
gamerule.drowningDamageDeal drowning damage
gamerule.fallDamageDeal fall damage
gamerule.fireDamageDeal fire damage
gamerule.keepInventoryKeep inventory after death
gamerule.logAdminCommandsBroadcast admin commands
gamerule.maxCommandChainLengthCommand chain size limit
gamerule.maxCommandChainLength.descriptionApplies to command block chains and functions
gamerule.maxEntityCrammingEntity cramming threshold
gamerule.mobGriefingAllow destructive mob actions
gamerule.naturalRegenerationRegenerate health
gamerule.randomTickSpeedRandom tick speed rate
gamerule.reducedDebugInfoReduce debug info
gamerule.reducedDebugInfo.descriptionLimits contents of debug screen
gamerule.sendCommandFeedbackSend command feedback
gamerule.showDeathMessagesShow death messages
gamerule.spawnRadiusRespawn location radius
gamerule.spectatorsGenerateChunksAllow spectators to generate terrain
gui.entity_tooltip.typeType: %s
multiplayer.status.ping%s ms
options.entityDistancePercent%s%%
options.entityDistanceScalingEntity Distance
selectWorld.gameRulesGame rules

Reworded text 2

Wording Mojang changed in this version.

KeyBeforeAfter
container.upgradeUpgradeUpgrade gear
jigsaw_block.levelsLevels: Levels: %s
Full comparison pageEvery registry, side by side

Fixes 37

Read from Mojang’s own release notes for Minecraft Snapshot 20w17a, published 2020-04-22. Every entry keeps its original bug ID.

37 issues fixed, read from Mojang’s own patch notes. Each entry keeps its original bug ID.

Fixed bugs in 20w17a 37

  • MC-5410 In creative mode, flying down is stopped when brushing up against ladders or vines.
  • MC-31032 Using only one empty map doesn't increase minecraft.used:minecraft.map
  • MC-46417 Sprint particles are generated in spectator mode
  • MC-56373 Selector and score text components don't work on hoverEvents
  • MC-94535 Flying and holding CTRL really close to the ground, emits walking particles
  • MC-96319 Mob pathfinding AI does not regard some blocks as obstructions and is unable to pathfind on top of them
  • MC-100195 Player retains 1-block hitbox if entering a minecart/boat while swimming or when flying with elytra or a riptide trident
  • MC-114544 Kicked by "Flying is not enabled on this server" while sleeping
  • MC-120572 /recipe crashes the game
  • MC-126244 '/locate', explorer maps, and treasure maps can cause extreme TPS lag, even leading to a complete server freeze if structure generation is turned off
  • MC-149704 Sneaking / crouching twice makes player sprint
  • MC-169514 Tamed parrots cannot be renamed unless they are flying
  • MC-171561 Only one player can access shulker box at a time
  • MC-174359 Piglins prefer using an unenchanted gold item instead of an enchanted gold item
  • MC-175113 Rain prevents entities from burning in fire
  • MC-175186 Respawning doesn't check if the "respawn block" is the correct one for the dimension
  • MC-175998 Striders are moving very fast between two blocks or when diagonally running into blocks
  • MC-176029 Right clicking a lodestone with a stack of compasses converts the whole stack
  • MC-176060 Recipe book doesn't load the entire empty map recipe anymore
  • MC-176104 Dropped compasses always point up
  • MC-176116 Saddle texture on Strider is backwards
  • MC-176521 Pressing space while the recipe book button is highlighted in crafting interfaces doesn't toggle the recipe book
  • MC-177346 Compass in a mob's hand does not point to correct location if mob turns
  • MC-177776 Netherite ingots are not sorted properly with other ingots
  • MC-177780 Shulkers cannot be opened while playing closing animation anymore
  • MC-177796 Blackstone walls are in the "Building Blocks" category instead of "decoration Blocks" category, unlike all other walls
  • MC-177862 Polished blackstone button and pressure plate in incorrect area in creative inventory
  • MC-177885 Invisible Horses show patterns
  • MC-177997 Baby zoglins still use the same attack damage as an adult
  • MC-178086 Flying close to the ground with soul speed over soul blocks speeds up player and generates soul particles
  • MC-178093 Piglins with full inventories won't pick up gold ingots to barter even though you can still right-click to barter with them
  • MC-178259 Game crashes when an iron golem with the attack damage attribute set to 0.5d
  • MC-178316 Dispenser plays "dispensed item" sound when attempting to charge a full respawn anchor instead of "dispenser fails"
  • MC-178630 TNT eyeheight changed
  • MC-178797 Barrier blocks generate in bastion remnant
  • MC-178955 Badlands are viewed as a mountainous biome for Ruined Portals
  • MC-179542 Basalt Delta Blocks Override Nether Bricks in Fortresses

Development cycle

This build was part of the run-up to 1.16. Everything tested here landed in that release.

Minecraft 1.16The release this one led to

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