Minecraft 1.20, "Trails & Tales," released June 7, 2023, focused on self-expression and exploration. From archaeology to armor customization, this update added creative new ways to personalize your Minecraft experience.
Archaeology System
A brand new game mechanic:
- Suspicious Sand/Gravel: Found in desert temples, ocean ruins, trail ruins
- Brush Tool: Craft with feather, copper ingot, stick
- Pottery Sherds: 20 unique designs to discover
- Decorated Pots: Combine 4 sherds or bricks
Rare Finds
Archaeology can yield Sniffer Eggs, armor trim templates, and pottery sherds with unique artwork!
Cherry Blossom Biome
The most requested biome finally arrived:
- Cherry Trees: Beautiful pink leaves with falling petals
- Cherry Wood: Pink-tinted wood set
- Pink Petals: Decorative ground cover
- Location: Found in mountain regions
Armor Trims
Customize your armor appearance:
Trim System
Templates: 16 unique patterns from structures
Materials: 10 colors (diamond, gold, redstone, etc.)
Smithing Table: Apply trims to any armor
Combinations: 160+ unique looks possible
New Mobs
- Sniffer: Mob Vote winner! Finds ancient seeds
- Camel: Two-player mount, dash ability
The Sniffer
An ancient mob brought back through archaeology:
- Hatches from Sniffer Eggs found in warm ocean ruins
- Sniffs out Torchflower Seeds and Pitcher Pods
- Grows new decorative plants: Torchflower and Pitcher Plant
The Camel
A unique desert mount:
- Found in desert villages
- Seats two players!
- Dash ability to cross gaps
- Tall enough that most mobs can't reach riders
Other Features
- Bamboo Wood: Complete wood set from bamboo
- Hanging Signs: New sign placement options
- Chiseled Bookshelf: Store and display books
- Calibrated Sculk Sensor: Filter vibrations by type