Minecraft 1.20, known as the Trails & Tales update, is set to release on June 7, 2023, and it brings along a plethora of new content. While additions like cherry grove biomes, bamboo and cherry tree wood, and the sniffer mob have been grabbing headlines, there are several other features that are equally exciting and deserve appreciation. In this article, we will explore five underrated additions in the Trails & Tales update.
1. Calibrated Sculk Sensors
One of the new additions in the deep dark biome is the calibrated sculk sensor block. By combining a sculk sensor block with three amethyst shards in a crafting table, players can create a calibrated sculk sensor block. This new block has the ability to filter out redstone signals based on their frequency, opening up new possibilities for players who are adept at redstone builds. Additionally, the calibrated sculk sensor has an extended range, detecting vibrations up to 16 blocks away, compared to the eight blocks of a normal sculk sensor.
2. Piglin Heads
The Trails & Tales update introduces piglin heads as a new addition to the game. These heads can be obtained by killing a piglin with a Charged Creeper’s explosion. Piglin heads function similarly to other mob heads in the game, but they have the unique feature of being animated. When equipped by a moving player, skeleton, zombie, or placed on an armor stand or redstone-compatible block, the piglin head will flap its ears. Placing a piglin head on a note block and activating it will also play a piglin sound, providing interesting opportunities for creative builds.
3. Hanging Signs
While hanging signs may have lost some of their initial excitement due to the announcement of other features, they still offer plenty of new building and decorative options for players. By combining two chains and six stripped log blocks, players can craft six hanging signs. These signs can be attached to the underside and side-facing surfaces of solid blocks, seamlessly integrating into town and structure builds.
4. Bed/Carpet/Wool Dye Changes
In the Trails & Tales update, players no longer have to dye white wool, carpet, or beds and keep them in the same color. Dyes can now be applied to any wool, carpet, or bed block to change their coloration. This change eliminates the need for specific white dye-able blocks, making decoration much easier and more flexible in the long run.
5. Revamped Sign Editing
Signs have received quality-of-life improvements in the Trails & Tales update. Previously, players had to break and place signs to edit their text. Now, interacting with a sign allows players to change the text directly. Additionally, text can now be placed on either side of a sign block, doubling the utility and decorative potential of signs.
Conclusion
While the Trails & Tales update for Minecraft 1.20 brings a multitude of exciting features, it’s important not to overlook the underrated additions. The calibrated sculk sensors, piglin heads, hanging signs, bed/carpet/wool dye changes, and revamped sign editing all offer new possibilities and enhance the gameplay experience. Whether you’re a redstone enthusiast, a builder, or simply enjoy the decorative aspects of Minecraft, these features are sure to bring fresh inspiration to your adventures in the game.
