Version 1.9 — Minecraft

Now have sweeping attacks, allowing for area-of-effect damage against multiple enemies.

: These craftable items replaced sword-blocking. Holding right-click with a shield completely nullifies most incoming frontal damage, though they can be temporarily disabled by axe attacks. version 1.9 minecraft

You can now hold items in both hands. The off-hand slot allows for holding shields, torches, arrows, or food while using a tool in the main hand. 2. The End Overhaul: An Actual Ending You can now hold items in both hands

Created by right-clicking dirt blocks with a shovel, allowing players to build realistic roads through villages. The End Overhaul: An Actual Ending Created by

While the gameplay changes took center stage, 1.9 also brought several quality-of-life and technical improvements.

Before version 1.9 Minecraft, the End was boring. You killed the Ender Dragon, rolled the credits, and went home. No more.