Minecraft’s latest Bedrock preview 1.21.130.24 just dropped, and it’s bringing the desert biome back to life—well, sort of. With undead camels, skeleton variants, and mounts that finally float, this “Mounts of Mayhem” update is everything survival players have been waiting for.
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What’s New at a Glance
| Feature | Details | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Camel Husk | Undead camel spawning in deserts | Desert exploration becomes deadlier |
| Parched Skeleton | New skeleton variant with weakness arrows | Strategic combat challenges |
| Mount Improvements | Horses and camels now float in water | No more drowning while crossing rivers |
| Nautilus Updates | Faster dash speed (14 blocks/sec) | Improved underwater mobility |
| Spear Balancing | Adjusted damage and lunge mechanics | Better weapon diversity |
Minecraft Camel Husk: Your New Desert Nightmare
Imagine trekking through a scorching desert and spotting a camel in the distance. Relief, right? Wrong. The Camel Husk spawns with two hostile riders—a spear-wielding Husk and a Parched skeleton—turning peaceful desert crossings into intense survival encounters.
These undead beasts spawn at zero light level and won’t burn in sunlight, making daytime desert exploration genuinely dangerous. The twist? Without riders, they’re completely passive and can be tamed with rabbit foot. This creates fascinating gameplay where you’ll want to eliminate the riders to claim your own undead mount.
Meet the Parched: Desert’s New Sharpshooter
The Parched brings a tactical edge to desert combat. Unlike regular skeletons, this dried-out variant fires Arrows of Weakness with a slower rate similar to Bogged enemies. They replace standard skeleton spawns in desert biomes and follow Husk spawning rules, meaning you won’t encounter them in caves.
This addition perfectly aligns with Minecraft’s ongoing effort to make each biome feel unique and challenging. For more biome-specific strategies, check out our Minecraft survival guides.
Mount Improvements: Say Goodbye to Drowning Horses
Finally, Mojang addressed one of the game’s most frustrating mechanics—mounts sinking while swimming. Horses, donkeys, mules, zombie horses, and camels now float when players ride them through water. This quality-of-life change eliminates those panic-inducing moments when crossing rivers with your prized stallion.
Nautilus and Spear Rebalancing
The Nautilus received significant buffs with increased dash speed and a 4-second charge cooldown. Spears got fine-tuned with adjusted post-attack cooldowns, while the Lunge enchantment became more accessible with reduced hunger consumption—now just 1-3 points instead of 4-6.
These balance changes show Mojang’s commitment to making combat mechanics feel responsive and fair. The spear’s base damage now properly scales with the wielder’s attack power, creating more build diversity.
Zombie Horses Get Some Love
Zombie horses finally avoid sunlight intelligently instead of panicking wildly. They’ve also received proper audio updates and will now spawn correctly in ice plains. These undead steeds are becoming increasingly viable for survival players who want something edgier than traditional mounts.
Technical Updates Worth Noting
Developers will appreciate the expanded API capabilities, including redstone producer components and improved entity spawn mechanics. The new minecraft:addrider component allows mobs to spawn with multiple riders, opening creative possibilities for custom map makers.
The update also fixes numerous bugs, from custom block brightness issues to scrolling problems on Windows. Quality-of-life improvements like automatic chat field selection and damage tilt sliders enhance player experience across platforms.
How to Access the Preview
Download the beta on Android or the preview version on Windows, Xbox, PlayStation, and iOS. Remember, preview versions are experimental—back up your worlds before diving in! For installation guides, visit our Minecraft update section.
FAQs
Q: Can I breed Camel Husks in the new update?
A: No, Camel Husks cannot be bred. They’re classified as undead mobs similar to zombie horses, which means they spawn naturally in deserts but don’t reproduce. You’ll need to find and tame new ones if you want to build a collection.
Q: Will the new desert mobs spawn in my existing worlds?
A: Yes, Parched skeletons and Camel Husks will spawn in desert biomes of existing worlds once you update to version 1.21.130.24 or later. You don’t need to generate new chunks, though exploring unvisited desert areas will guarantee encounters with these new mobs.
