Chapter 2 Update was a major Minecraft Update released on June 20, 2025. It is the first new major version since 1.0.0- The Adventure Update. It is also the first update to add a whole new chapter to the game. It massively changes endgame content, adding within the whole new chapter Bosses, Ores, Structures, and a lot of progression where it was previously lacking. It also has a variety of things it updates, some of which impact Chapter 1. Chapter 2 is also known as "Phase 2" and "Hardmode".
Additions[]
Blocks[]
Cobalt Ore
- Found from Y=-64 to 16 in the Overworld
- Found most commonly at Y=-24
- Rare rarity
- Can be mined with at least an Iron Pickaxe
- Drops 3-4 Cobalt Blue when mined without Silk Touch
- Winner of Ore Vote 2024
Deepslate Cobalt Ore
- Deepslate variant of Cobalt Ore
Ruby Ore
- Found from Y=0 to 79 under Deserts
- Found most commonly at Y=79
- Uncommon rarity
- Can be mined with at least an Iron Pickaxe
- Drops 1 Ruby when mined without Silk Touch
Deepslate Ruby Ore
- Deepslate variant of Ruby Ore
- Only obtained in the Creative Inventory
Platinum Ore
- Found from Y=-64 to -128 in the Overworld during Chapter 2
- Found most commonly at Y=-64
- Rare rarity
- Can be mined with at least a Diamond Pickaxe
- Drops 1 Raw Platinum when mined without Silk Touch
- Only obtained in Creative Inventory
Deepslate Platinum Ore
- Deepslate variant of Platinum Ore
Palladium Ore
- Found from Y= -89 to -128 in the Overworld during Chapter 2
- Found most commonly at Y= -90
- Super Rare rarity
- Can be mined with at least a Platinum or Netherite Pickaxe
- Drops 1 Raw Palladium when mined without Silk Touch
- Only obtained in Creative Inventory
Deepslate Palladium Ore
- Deepslate variant of Palladium Ore
Mythril Ore
- Found from Y=-109 to -128 in the Overworld during Chapter 2
- Found most commonly at Y=-110
- Super Rare rarity
- Can be mined with at least a Palladium or Endium Pickaxe
- Drops 1 Mythril when mined without Silk Touch
- Only obtained in Creative Inventory
Deepslate Mythril Ore
- Deepslate variant of Mythril Ore
Block of Cobalt
- Can be used with Magnets to be pushed and pulled 8 blocks
- Crafted with 9 Cobalt Blue
Block of Ruby
- Crafted with 9 Ruby
Block of Platinum
- Crafted with 9 Platinum Ingots
Block of Palladium
- Crafted with 9 Palladium Ingots
Block of Mythril
- Crafted with 9 Mythril
Magnet
- Redstone Component
- Has a magnetic side with a texture similar to a Block of Cobalt
- Can push a Block of Cobalt next to its magnetic side 8 blocks when activated
- Can pull a Block of Cobalt within 8 blocks of its magnetic side next to it
- Prioritizes pushing over pulling
- Crafted with 1 Redstone Dust, 2 Cobalt Blue, and 6 Cobblestone
Cobalt Hopper
- Redstone component
- Similar to Hopper
- Has a 1 block larger pickup radius
- Crafted with 1 Hopper and 8 Cobalt Blue
Items[]
Cobalt Blue
- Can be used to craft Block of Cobalt, Magnet, Cobalt Hopper, and Cobalt Armor
Ruby
- Can be traded with Goblin Traders
- Can be used to craft Block of Ruby
Raw Platinum
- Can be smelted into a Platinum Ingot
Raw Palladium
- Can be smelted into Palladium Ingot
Platinum Ingot
- Can be used to craft Block of Platinum, Platinum Tools, Platinum Weapons, Platinum Bows, Platinum Shield, and Platinum Armor
Palladium Ingot
- Can be used to craft Block of Palladium, Palladium Tools, Palladium Weapons, Palladium Bows, Palladium Shield, and Palladium Armor
Mythril
- Can be used to craft Block of Mythril, Mythril Tools, Mythril Weapons, Mythril Bows, Mythril Shield, and Mythril Armor
Forbidden Potions
- New kind of potion
- Cannot be brewed, but can be upgraded with Glowstone Dust and Redstone Dust
- Traded from Wandering Traders and Goblin Traders rarely
- Gives effects that can't normally be obtained with potions
Forbidden Potion of Haste
- Purchased from Goblin Trader for 2 Rubies
- Has a duration of (3:00) at Level 1 and (8:00) at Level 2
- Has a duration of (1:30) at Effect Level 2
- Gives Haste
Cloud in a Bottle
- Allows for players to double-jump
- The double jump can be activating while in midair by hitting the Space key an additional time
- Creates a cloud-like particle effect when activated
- Once activated, will turn into a Glass Bottle
- If there is no space in the player's inventory, will be thrown on the ground
- Non-stackable
- Purchased from Goblin Trader for 1 Ruby
Forbidden Enchanted Books
- New kind of enchanted book
- Gives enchantments that are one level higher than their normal counterparts
- Can give Sharpness VI or Efficiency VI
- Obtained from trading from Wandering Traders and Goblin Traders
Armor[]
Cobalt Armor
- Same Armor Value as Frozen Armor and Flaming Armor
- Crafted with Cobalt Blue
- Cobalt Chestplate increases item pickup range to 4 blocks
| Piece | Armor Points |
|---|---|
| Helmet | 3 |
| Chestplate | 7 |
| Leggings | 5 |
| Boots | 2 |
| Total | 17 |
Platinum Armor
- Same Defense Points as Netherite
- Crafted with Platinum Ingots
| Piece | Armor Points | Armor Toughness |
|---|---|---|
| Helmet | 4 | 3 |
| Chestplate | 10 | 3 |
| Leggings | 7 | 3 |
| Boots | 4 | 3 |
| Total | 25 | 12 |
Palladium Armor
- Same Defense Points as Endium
- Crafted with Palladium Ingots
| Piece | Armor Points | Armor Toughness |
|---|---|---|
| Helmet | 5 | 4 |
| Chestplate | 11 | 4 |
| Leggings | 9 | 4 |
| Boots | 5 | 4 |
| Total | 30 | 16 |
Mythril Armor
- Same Defense Points as Abyssal Bone
- Crafted with Mythril
| Piece | Armor Points | Armor Toughness |
|---|---|---|
| Helmet | 6 | 5 |
| Chestplate | 13 | 5 |
| Leggings | 10 | 5 |
| Boots | 6 | 5 |
| Total | 35 | 20 |
Water Walking Boots
- Allows players to walk over water (similar to Frost Walker) when worn
- Gives 2 Armor Points
- Purchased from Goblin Trader for 1 Ruby
Tools and Weapons[]
Copper Wrench
- Can be used to activate a Magnet when powered
- Crafted with 2 Copper Nugget and 2 Copper Ingot
Platinum Tools
- Work as fast as Netherite
- Deal as much damage as Netherite
- Has the durability of Netherite
- Crafted with Sticks and Platinum Ingots
| Tool | Attack Speed | Attack Damage | Reach |
|---|---|---|---|
| Axe | 1 | 8 | 2.5 |
| Lumber Axe | 1.2 | 8 | 2.5 |
| Pickaxe | 2.5 | 6 | 2.5 |
| Hammer | 1.5 | 7 | 3.5 |
| Shovel | 1.6 | 6 | 2.5 |
| Excavator | 1 | 7 | 2.5 |
| Hoe | 4 | 4 | 3.5 |
Platinum Weapons
- Deals as much damage as Netherite
- Has the durability of Netherite
- Crafted with Sticks and Platinum Ingots
| Weapon | Attack Speed | Attack Damage | Reach |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sword | 3 | 7 | 2.5 |
| Dagger | 5 | 5 | 2 |
| Saber | 4 | 6.5 | 3 |
| Longsword | 2 | 10 | 4 |
| Spear | 2.5 | 6.5 | 5 |
Platinum Bows
- Deals as much damage as Netherite
- Has the durability of Netherite
- Crafted with 3 String and 3 Platinum Rods (Bow)
- Crafted with 1 Platinum Ingot, 1 Tripwire Hook, 2 String, and 3 Platinum Rods (Crossbow)
| Weapon | Attack Damage (Min) | Attack Damage (Med) | Attack Damage (Max) | Full Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bow | 9 | 12 | 13 | 1.1s |
| Crossbow | 9 | 12 | 14 | 1.3s |
Platinum Shield
- Blocks as much damage as Netherite
- Has the durability of Netherite
- Crafted with Diamond Shield and 4 Platinum Ingot
Palladium Tools
- Work as fast as Endium
- Deal as much damage as Endium
- Has the durability of Endium
- Crafted with Sticks and Palladium Ingot
| Tool | Attack Speed | Attack Damage | Reach |
|---|---|---|---|
| Axe | 1 | 9 | 2.5 |
| Lumber Axe | 1.3 | 9 | 2.5 |
| Pickaxe | 2.5 | 7 | 2.5 |
| Hammer | 1.5 | 8 | 3.5 |
| Shovel | 1.6 | 7 | 2.5 |
| Excavator | 1 | 8 | 2.5 |
| Hoe | 4 | 4 | 3 |
Palladium Weapons
- Deals as much damage as Endium
- Has the durability of Endium
- Crafted with Sticks and Palladium Ingots
| Weapon | Attack Speed | Attack Damage | Reach |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sword | 3 | 8 | 2.5 |
| Dagger | 5 | 6 | 2 |
| Saber | 4 | 7.5 | 3 |
| Longsword | 2 | 11 | 4 |
| Spear | 2.5 | 7.5 | 5 |
Palladium Bows
- Deals as much damage as Endium
- Has the durability of Endium
- Crafted with 3 String and 3 Palladium Rods (Bow)
- Crafted with 1 Palladium Ingot, 1 Tripwire Hook, 2 String, and 3 Palladium Rods
| Weapon | Attack Damage (Min) | Attack Damage (Med) | Attack Damage (Max) | Full Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bow | 10 | 13 | 14 | 1s |
| Crossbow | 10 | 13 | 15 | 1.2s |
Palladium Shield
- Blocks as much damage as Endium
- Has the durability of Endium
- Crafted with Platinum Shield and 4 Palladium Ingots
Mythril Tools
- Works as fast as Abyssal Bone
- Deals as much damage as Abyssal Bone
- Has a durability of 3,432
- Crafted with Sticks and Mythril
| Tool | Attack Speed | Attack Damage | Reach |
|---|---|---|---|
| Axe | 1 | 10 | 2.5 |
| Lumber Axe | 1.4 | 10 | 2.5 |
| Pickaxe | 2.5 | 8 | 2.5 |
| Hammer | 1.5 | 9 | 3.5 |
| Shovel | 1.6 | 8 | 2.5 |
| Excavator | 1 | 9 | 2.5 |
| Hoe | 5 | 5 | 3 |
Mythril Weapons
- Deals as much damage as Abyssal Bone
- Has a durability of 3,432
- Crafted with Sticks and Mythril
| Weapon | Attack Speed | Attack Damage | Reach |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sword | 3 | 9 | 2.5 |
| Dagger | 5 | 7 | 2 |
| Saber | 4 | 8.5 | 3 |
| Longsword | 2 | 12 | 4 |
| Spear | 2.5 | 8.5 | 5 |
Mobs[]
Goblin Trader
- A friendly Goblin merchant who sells various underground items
- Has 18 Health Points
- Passive Mob
- Drops nothing
- Has a Trader Goat on a Lead
- Can not be targeted by Neutral or Hostile Mobs
- Has random trades similar to a Wandering Trader
- Deals in Rubies
Trades
1 Ruby: Stone (x32), Deepslate (x32), Tuff (x32), Andesite (x32), Diorite (x32), Granite (x32), Slate (x32), Limestone (x32), Marble (x32), Alabaster (x32), Amethyst Shard (x20), Coal (x15), Raw Tin (x15), Raw Copper (x15), Raw Iron (x10), Raw Gold (x10), Redstone Dust (x10), Lapis Lazuli (x5), Cobalt Blue (x5), Emerald (x5), Diamond (x2), Bucket of Lava, Cloud in a Bottle, and Iron Pickaxe
2 Rubies: Dripstone (x32), Calcite (x32), Smooth Basalt (x32), Coldstone (x32), Mossy Stone (x32), Seastone (x32), Pointed Dripstone (x20), Stone Stalagmite (x10), Andesite Stalagmite (x10), Diorite Stalagmite (x10), Granite Stalagmite (x10), Slate Stalagmite (x10), Limestone Stalagmite (x10), Marble Stalagmite (x10), Alabaster Stalagmite (x10), Forbidden Potion of Haste, and Diamond Pickaxe
3 Rubies: Chillstone (x32), Lavastone (x32), Purphel (x32), and Mining Helmet
4 Rubies: White Crystal Shard, Red Crystal Shard, Yellow Crystal Shard, Blue Crystal Shard, Brown Crystal Shard, Name Tag, and Water Walking Boots
5 Rubies: Dark Crystal Shard, Quelling Compass, and Saddle
50 Rubies: Forbidden Enchanted Book with Efficiency VI
Trader Goat
- A pet Goat seen traveling around with Goblin Merchants
- Has 10 Health Points
- Neutral Mob
- Drops 1 Lead and 1-2 Raw Chevon
- Drops 1 Goat Horn when struck against a solid block
- Can only drop a maximum of 2 Goat Horns
- Has a White coloring and a Gray coloring
- Has a Blue, Green, and Yellow carpet pattern on its back
- Can be milked for Goat Milk
- Can be bred with Wheat
Changes[]
Items[]
Potion of Regeneration
- Renamed to Forbidden Potion of Regeneration
- Can no longer be brewed
- Sold by Wandering Trader for 3 Emeralds
Armor[]
Netherite Armor
- Armor Points buffed from 20 to 25
- Armor Toughness nerfed from 12 to 8
| Piece | Armor Points | Armor Toughness |
|---|---|---|
| Helmet | 4 | 2 |
| Chestplate | 10 | 2 |
| Leggings | 7 | 2 |
| Boots | 4 | 2 |
| Total | 25 | 8 |
Endium Armor
- Armor Points buffed from 25 to 30
- Armor Toughness nerfed from 16 to 8
| Piece | Armor Points | Armor Toughness |
|---|---|---|
| Helmet | 5 | 2 |
| Chestplate | 11 | 2 |
| Leggings | 9 | 2 |
| Boots | 5 | 2 |
| Total | 30 | 8 |
Mobs[]
Goblin
- No longer trades
- Now is a Hostile Mob
- Now spawns rarely in Swamps and Plains
- Damage reduced to 6 Melee Damage
Wandering Trader
- Now sells Forbidden Potion of Regeneration for 3 Emeralds
- Now sells Forbidden Enchanted Book with Sharpness VI for 52 Emeralds
Goat
- No longer drops Wool
Enchantments[]
Frost Walker
- Removed
Efficiency
- Now goes up to level 6
- Only obtainable with Forbidden Enchanted Books
Sharpness
- Now goes up to level 6
- Only obtainable with Forbidden Enchanted Books
Snapshots[]
25w12a (Cave Update)
Adds Cobalt Ore, Deepslate Cobalt Ore, Ruby Ore, Deepslate Ruby Ore, Platinum Ore, Deepslate Platinum Ore, Palladium Ore, Deepslate Palladium Ore, Mythril Ore, Deepslate Mythril Ore, Block of Cobalt, Block of Ruby, Block of Platinum, Block of Palladium, Block of Mythril, Magnet, Cobalt Hopper, Cobalt Blue, Ruby, Raw Platinum, Raw Palladium, Platinum Ingot, Palladium Ingot, Mythril, Forbidden Potion of Haste, Cloud in a Bottle, Forbidden Enchanted Book, Cobalt Armor, Platinum Armor, Palladium Armor, Mythril Armor, Water Walking Boots, Copper Wrench, Platinum Tools, Platinum Weapons, Platinum Bows, Platinum Shield, Palladium Tools, Palladium Weapons, Palladium Bows, Palladium Shield, Mythril Tools, Mythril Weapons, Goblin Trader, and Trader Goat. Changed Potion of Regeneration, Netherite Armor, Endium Armor, Goblin, Wandering Trader, Goat, Frost Walker, Efficiency, and Sharpness.
25w13a (Combat Update)
25w14a (Nether Update)
25w15a (Fixed Progression)
25w16a (Structure Update)
25w17a (More Bosses)
25w18a (Upping the Stakes)
25w19a (End Update)
25w20a (More Bosses 2)
25w21a (New Mobs)
25w22a (New Events)
25w23a (Mythic Update)