Minecraft Update 1.20.8 Patch Notes (Bedrock Update 1.20.80)

Armadillo

• New Mob: The Armadillo, a passive creature, now roams the Minecraft world.
• Habitat: Found in Savannas and Badlands biomes.
• Drops: Periodically releases Armadillo Scutes, which can be collected.
• Behavior: Rolls up defensively when sensing threats, like a sprinting player or undead mobs.
• Protection: While rolled up, the shell provides defense, reducing incoming damage.
• Interactions: Armadillos repel spiders and cave spiders but do not roll up in water or when leashed.

2. Wolf Armor

• Crafting Material: Armadillo Scutes are used to craft Wolf Armor.
• Functionality: Equipping a wolf with this armor enhances its protection against damage.
• Customization: Dye Wolf Armor to your preferred color and repair it using Armadillo Scutes.
• Usage: Only the wolf’s owner can equip, repair, or remove the armor from the wolf.

3. Tamed Wolf Enhancements

• Health Boost: Tamed wolves now have increased health points.
• Damage Resistance: No longer receive half damage from environmental sources.
• Feeding Improvement: Healing a tamed wolf now restores more health points.

4. New Wolf Variants

• Biome-specific Wolves: Various wolf variants now inhabit different biomes.
• Spawn Locations: From Taiga to Savanna Plateau, explore to discover these new wolf types.
• Variant Selection: Natural spawning rules apply, but summoned wolves adhere to biome extensions.

5. Realms Stories

• Social Hub: Realms Stories offers a platform to share gameplay experiences within your Realm.
• Features: Includes Story Feed, Timeline, Realm Events, and Member List for enhanced social interaction.

6. Finding Friends Enhancements

• Improved Connectivity: Various features added to facilitate connecting with other players.
• Recommendations: Access lists of recommended friends and suggested connections.
• Profile Sharing: Share your profile information via QR code or a share link for easier connections.

Mace

• New Weapon: Introducing the Mace, a heavy weapon for smashing enemies.
• Mechanics: Inflict additional damage based on the distance fallen before striking the target.
• Tactics: Combine with Wind Charges for devastating aerial attacks and knockback effects.
• Durability: Like other weapons, the Mace’s durability decreases with use but can be repaired with Breeze Rods.

2. Breeze Rod and Heavy Core

• New Items: Breeze Rods dropped by Breezes can be crafted into Wind Charges or combined with Heavy Cores to create Maces.
• Utility: Wind Charges enable aerial maneuvers and powerful strikes, while Heavy Cores are essential for crafting Maces.
• Acquisition: Breeze Rods obtained from Breezes, while Heavy Cores are found in Vaults.

3. New Armor Trims, Banner Patterns, and Pottery Sherds

• Expanding Options: Bolt and Flow Armor Trims, along with Smithing Templates, offer new customization possibilities.
• Access: Obtain from Vaults to enhance your armor’s appearance.
• Variety: Flow and Guster Banner Patterns, as well as Flow, Guster, and Scrape Pottery Sherds, add visual flair to your creations.

4. Trial Chambers

• Navigation Assistance: Upgrade your Cartographer to Journeyman to access Locator Maps pointing to nearby Trial Chambers.
• Content Expansion: Discover new chambers and challenges, including revamped layouts and updated loot tables.
• Decorative Additions: Decorated Pots now feature Flow, Guster, and Scrape Pottery Sherds for added ambiance.

5. Fixes and Changes

• General: Various bug fixes and improvements across gameplay, mobs, blocks, items, and user interface.
• Gameplay: Addressed issues with swimming mechanics, mob behavior, and world generation.
• Graphics: Enhanced rendering distance for Xbox Series consoles and resolved graphical glitches.
• User Interface: Streamlined UI elements, improved interaction, and resolved display issues on touch devices.
• Technical Updates: API enhancements, bug fixes, and improvements to commands, components, and entity behaviors.