Minecraft is set to introduce the spear, its first tiered weapon in well over a decade, with the launch of the highly anticipated Mounts of Mayhem update. Scheduled for roll-out during the 2025 holiday season, the Minecraft Mounts of Mayhem update will introduce new exploration and combat features to the game.
A major reason behind the popularity of tiered weapons in Minecraft is the progression path they offer. Players can consistently improve these weapons across different tiers by collecting and using resources in the survival sandbox. On one hand, the addition of different tiers, such as copper and netherite, has further enhanced this game mechanic over time. On the other hand, when it comes to tiered weapons, the devs haven't made any inclusions since adding the hoe during the game's alpha development phase in 2010. However, that is soon going to change with the Minecraft update arriving later this year.
As part of the upcoming Mounts of Mayhem update, a new tiered Minecraft weapon, the spear, will become available for fans. Using two sticks and an ingot, players can craft a spear, which they can use to jab at their enemies or charge at them. It's worth noting that...
