The Tricky Trials update is here, and it is fundamentally changing how automation and dungeon diving work in Minecraft. Here is our comprehensive guide to everything you need to know about version 1.21.

The Crafter Block

The star of the update is undoubtedly the Crafter. This redstone-powered block allows for automated crafting for the very first time in vanilla Minecraft. You can now pump raw materials in using hoppers, apply a redstone pulse, and automatically spit out finished items.

Trial Chambers

These massive underground structures are a combat-focused addition.

• Trial Spawners: Unlike normal spawners, these dynamically adjust their difficulty based on how many players are in the room. Once defeated, they spit out loot and go on a 30-minute cooldown.
• The Breeze: A new hostile mob that jumps rapidly around the chamber, firing wind projectiles that deal massive knockback and trigger trapdoors and levers.