Minecraft update adds new weapons, dual-wielding and more
Battling skeletons, venom-spewing spiders, or -- worst of all -- Creepers has always been a part of the survival mode, but combat itself was never a brilliant mechanic. Mojang is looking to address that with the reveal of version 1.9 of its unstoppably popular game, with the majority of the tweaks and additions it brings centred on, well, let's call it 'cube-based conflict resolution'.
"It contains a lot of changes. Most remarkably, the combat mechanics have been updated to make fighting more interesting and offer more map-making options," the developer wrote in its announcement.
Players can now craft combat-specific tools beyond swords and axes, with the notable addition of shields joining the inventory. There are also new types of arrows, and fresh attacks for existing weapons -- a "crushing blow" for axes, and a sweep attack for swords. The way you'll fight in Minecraft is changing too. Attacks now have a cool-down delay, forcing you to consider timing rather than endlessly hacking away.
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Source: http://www.wired.co.uk/news/archive/2016-02/29/minecraft-combat-update
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EarthbornPosted:
I haven't played Minecraft in a long time, hopefully this would entice me to play Minecraft.
DanielPosted:
I haven't played minecraft in a few months but now ive heard this its making me want to play it again which i more than likely will end up playing it.
MeadowPosted:
Jesus, it has been a while since I played minecraft, think the last time was on 360 just before the xbox one came out! May have to have a reunion with the lads soon!
-DeanoPosted:
I'm looking forward to seeing the different for combat on pvp servers instead of just spamming left click as fast as possible.
GT-RPosted:
HDG this sounds good. will it be on pc as well as i play on there
Well this article is in the PC section and minecraft was on PC first so obviously it will.
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