Mojang stirs up the seas and the Nether alike in Snapshot 25W45A, introducing Coral Zombies, shimmering Nautilus variants, and the long-awaited Netherite Horse Armor-each bringing new challenges and rewards for players eager to push their adventures further.
New Horse Armor and Zombie Nautilus Variant Arrive in Minecraft Snapshot 25W45A
Minecraft Snapshot 25W45A brings Netherite horse armor, which players craft using netherite ingots and diamond horse armor for tougher protection on mounts. A new coral zombie nautilus variant spawns in ocean depths, featuring a decayed shell and aggressive behavior toward nearby mobs. These additions expand Nether exploration and underwater adventures with fresh gear and threats.
The community has been hoping for a stronger horse armor for years, and it’s finally here with the latest Minecraft Snapshot 25W45A. You can now equip your horse with the classy dark netherite armor.
To craft it, all you need is a smithing table, a diamond horse armor, a smithing upgrade template, and a netherite ingot. Open the smithing table UI, place the smithing upgrade template in the first cell, the diamond horse armor in the middle, and the netherite ingot in the third cell to get your upgraded netherite horse armor.
Also Read: Minecraft Snapshot 25W44A Adds Parched, Camel Husk, and More
With the latest Minecraft snapshot, a rare variant of the Nautiluses is going to roam around the warm ocean biomes in the game. These are the coral variants of the Zombie Nautilus, so naturally, players should be on the lookout for these creatures. They will never spawn alone; instead, a Drowned will always be riding atop them, and sometimes they might even hold a trident. So, yeah, with a hostile mob on top, the coral Zombie Nautilus is also hostile towards the player.
Apart from these two cool features, the Minecraft Snapshot 25W45A makes defeating Camel Husks a bit more rewarding.
How to craft Netherite Horse Armor step by step
Craft Netherite Horse Armor using a smithing table, diamond horse armor, one netherite ingot, and a Netherite Upgrade smithing template. This process upgrades diamond horse armor to the strongest variant, offering 19 armor points, toughness, and knockback resistance.
Required Materials
Gather these items first:
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Smithing table (crafted from two iron ingots and four wooden planks).
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One diamond horse armor (found in chests at ancient cities, nether fortresses, or villages).
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One netherite ingot (crafted from four netherite scraps and four gold ingots).
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One Netherite Upgrade smithing template (looted from bastion remnants or duplicated with seven diamonds, one netherrack, and one template).
Step-by-Step Crafting
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Place and open the smithing table.
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Insert the Netherite Upgrade template in the left slot.
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Place diamond horse armor in the middle slot.
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Add the netherite ingot in the right slot.
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Take the resulting Netherite Horse Armor from the output slot.
Equipping the Armor
Right-click an adult horse or zombie horse while holding the armor to equip it. Zombie horses gain sunlight immunity when armored this way, unlike other variants.
Where to find diamond horse armor loot locations
Diamond horse armor cannot be crafted and must be found in loot chests across various generated structures in Minecraft. Higher chances appear in Nether fortresses and ancient cities, making them prime farming spots.
Best Loot Locations
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Nether Fortresses: Highest spawn rate at around 11.8% per chest; multiple chests per structure boost odds significantly.
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Desert Pyramids (Temples): Solid 6.3% chance in the hidden chest under the main floor; easy to locate in deserts.
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Dungeons (Monster Rooms): 7.7% chance in the single chest, common underground in all biomes.
Other Spots
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Ancient cities (added in 1.19): Valuable but risky due to wardens.
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End cities, jungle temples, villages (weaponsmith chests), and ruined portals: Lower 2.5-5.7% rates but worth checking.
Use a Looting-enchanted sword on mobs nearby to maximize loot efficiency during runs.
