Ready to explore Minecraft’s newest creatures? The Mounts of Mayhem game drop arrives December 9, 2025, bringing rideable underwater beasts, undead desert dwellers, and spear-wielding jockeys to both Java Edition 1.21.11 and Bedrock Edition 1.21.130. Here’s your complete guide to finding every new mob in this action-packed update!
Table of Contents
Minecraft Reference: All New Mob Locations
| Mob | Spawn Biome | Conditions | Tamable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nautilus | All oceans | Y-levels 38-58, groups of 1-3 | Yes (pufferfish) |
| Zombie Nautilus | All oceans | 50% with drowned + trident | Yes (pufferfish) |
| Coral Zombie Nautilus | Warm oceans only | With drowned rider | Yes (pufferfish) |
| Zombie Horse | Plains, Savannahs | Night spawn with zombie rider | Yes (tame after rider defeat) |
| Camel Husk | Deserts | Night, light level 0, with riders | Yes (rabbit’s foot) |
| Parched | Deserts | Replaces 50% of skeletons | No (hostile) |
Nautilus: Your Underwater Explorer
The star of this update is the Nautilus – an adorable aquatic mount that revolutionizes ocean exploration! When riding one, you’ll receive the Breath of the Nautilus effect, freezing your oxygen bar indefinitely (though it won’t refill air you’ve already lost).
Where to Find:
- Any ocean biome (frozen, cold, lukewarm, warm, regular)
- Spawns at Y-levels 38 to 58
- Groups of 1-3 nautiluses
- 10% chance for baby nautiluses (Bedrock Edition)
Taming Tips: Feed them pufferfish or buckets of pufferfish. Once tamed, slap on a saddle and press jump to activate their signature dash ability – perfect for speedy underwater travel! You can even breed them using any fish type.
Zombie Nautilus: Undead Speedster
These zombified variants spawn as hostile mounts for drowned wielding tridents. The special Coral Zombie Nautilus variant appears exclusively in warm oceans, sporting vibrant coral decorations instead of green leaves.
Hunting Strategy: Scout ocean depths for drowned with tridents – they have a 50% chance of riding a zombie nautilus. Eliminate the drowned first, then tame the mount with pufferfish. Warning: They burn in sunlight but won’t dehydrate on land!
Zombie Horse: Finally in Survival!
After 12 years locked in Creative mode, zombie horses gallop into Minecraft survival gameplay! These undead green steeds spawn naturally in plains and savannah biomes during nighttime, always accompanied by zombie riders wielding spears.
Key Features:
- Passive once riders are defeated
- Burns in sunlight (equip horse armor to prevent!)
- Cannot breed (making them rare finds)
- Supports Netherite horse armor for maximum protection
Camel Husk: Desert Triple Threat
Standing at 2.375 blocks tall, the Camel Husk is the tallest mount in Mounts of Mayhem. This undead camel variant spawns exclusively in deserts at night with TWO hostile riders: a spear-wielding husk and a bow-shooting parched skeleton.
Taming Guide:
- Patrol deserts at night on open ground
- Defeat both riders (prioritize the husk)
- Feed rabbit’s foot to tame
- Mount up – supports two players simultaneously!
Note: Cannot be bred, making each camel husk encounter precious.
Parched: Desert’s New Defender
This skeleton variant replaces 50% of regular skeletons spawning in deserts. Armed with bows firing Arrows of Weakness, parched skeletons slow your attack speed, making them dangerous companions to camel husk jockeys.
Unlike regular skeletons, parched don’t burn in sunlight (similar to husks), making desert exploration challenging even during daytime!
Pro Tips for Mob Hunting
Combat Preparation:
- Craft spears (new weapon!) for extended reach against mounted enemies
- Bring nautilus armor sets for ocean expeditions
- Pack potions of Water Breathing as backup
- Carry rabbit’s feet and red mushrooms for taming
Spawn Optimization:
- Undead mobs won’t spawn in Peaceful difficulty
- Light up unwanted areas to force spawns in target zones
- Explore at night for maximum undead encounter rates
- Use coordinates to mark successful spawn locations
FAQs
Q1: Can I breed zombie horses and camel husks in Minecraft Mounts of Mayhem?
No, neither zombie horses nor camel husks can be bred using any food items. Once you tame them by defeating their riders, they become permanent mounts but cannot produce offspring. This rarity makes each encounter valuable – protect your tamed undead mounts carefully, especially from sunlight!
Q2: What’s the best biome to find the most new mobs quickly?
Deserts offer the highest concentration of new content! You’ll encounter camel husks (with husk and parched riders), parched skeletons replacing half the regular skeletons, and can easily spot these mobs during nighttime exploration. For aquatic mobs, warm oceans provide both regular nautiluses and the exclusive coral zombie nautilus variant.
