- Spear is a powerful, new weapon that will arrive with the Minecraft Mounts of Mayhem update later this year.
- The Spears can be crafted using two sticks and ingots made from any of these materials: Iron, Gold, or Diamond.
- Players can equip the Spear and charge at enemies on mounts, causing damage, knocking them down, and even dismounting them.
The combat in Minecraft is going to become even more chaotic and exciting with the next update later this year. The final drop of 2025 is going to be called Mounts of Mayhem, as announced in the Minecraft Live September 2025 livestream, and it is packed with some epic features. One of the key highlights is the brand-new tier weapon – the Spear, while the other is the Nautilus mob.
The Spear is not going to be easy to master; however, it can make a difference in combat, whether it’s PvE or PvP battles. So, dive right in to know all about this powerful weapon, and how the combat situation in Minecraft is about to change.
Spear Introduces Mounted Combat in Minecraft
The Spear is not going to be just another melee weapon in Minecraft. Unlike the swords and axes, this one’s not easy to handle. As you wield it longer, it begins to feel heavier with time, reducing its effectiveness for a brief period.
Crafting a spear requires only two sticks and an ingot – Iron, Gold, or even Diamond. Coming to its combat mechanics, the Spear has two attack modes – a short, close-range Jab and a Charge attack. The Charge attack works similarly to a Mace, and the damage done increases with your speed.
Attacking with a Spear in Minecraft while riding a mount goes through three states:
- Lowered or Idle state is when it can deal damage, knockback enemies, and dismount them from their mount as well.
- Once the Spear starts to shake, you can deal damage and knockback enemies, but not dismount them.
- Finally, once the spear starts to fall, it can only deal damage and no longer cause knockback or dismount enemies.
The Spear of each tier affects how quickly it begins to fall. The diamond Spear, being the heaviest, drops the fastest, but can deliver the heaviest blows to the enemies. Whereas the Iron and Gold versions are lighter but inflict less damage.
New Combat Scenarios in Minecraft Mounts of Mayhem
The Mounts of Mayhem update in Minecraft is all about the diversity in combat. With the addition of the Spear, players can now perform Jousting on any mount. Whether you’re thinking of Horse Jousting on the ground, using Happy Ghasts to take this battle to the skies, or diving underwater and using the new mobs, Nautilus, to battle each other, anything is possible.
Now, if you didn’t have any idea on this topic, Jousting is when two players riding a mount gallop toward each other and try to knock each other off using the Spear. Furthermore, it’s not limited to using this technique on your friends or other players.
Soon, you’ll be able to ride your favorite companion in the game, equip the Spear, and chase deadly mobs like the Zombies riding horses, or the Drowned riding the Nautilus. However, if you find that the mounts are limiting your strengths, consider flying with the Elytra and clearing out the Pillager Outposts with the Spear. And within the swoosh of a second, you’ll gain the Hero title in the nearby village.
With the Mounts of Mayhem, a small upgrade to combat is coming, so you must practice using the Spear in the upcoming snapshots and previews, and not fall behind. So, what do you think about the Spear and this brand new combat mechanic? Tell us in the comments below.
Bipradeep Biswas
