Java Edition 18w46a

18w46a is the sixth snapshot for Java Edition 1.14, which adds lanterns and jigsaw blocks.

Blocks

 * Lanterns
 * New light source.
 * Crafted with 8 iron nuggets surrounding 1 torch.
 * Can be placed either hanging under or on top of a block.
 * Gives slightly more light than a torch.


 * Jigsaw blocks
 * A technical block.
 * Not obtainable in survival.
 * Is a junction block that allows to construct structures out of smaller templates.
 * Target pool refers to a pool of elements the jigsaw block can draw elements from (ie: the next template to place).
 * Attachment type refers to the "name" of the jigsaw block. Jigsaw blocks can only connect to other jigsaw blocks with the same "name" (attachment type).
 * Turn into is the blockstate the jigsaw block will turn into once the whole feature is placed.

Blocks

 * Cartography tables, fletching tables, and smithing tables
 * Updated block texture.


 * Scaffolding
 * Can now be placed 6 blocks out from its base of support without falling.


 * Stonecutters
 * Updated block texture.
 * Animated saw.

Mobs

 * Pillagers
 * Improved AI.
 * No longer drop emeralds.

Gameplay

 * Illager patrols
 * Now spawn in the world as a pack of 5 random illagers.
 * Removed the illager beast from patrols.

General

 * Technical
 * Added support for directional opacity of blocks
 * Used by carpet, enchanting table, End portal frame, farmland, grass paths, extended piston base blocks, slabs, snow layers, and stairs: their full-block faces block light, and their non-full faces let light through the gaps.
 * Not used by cauldrons, comparators, daylight detectors, hoppers, redstone repeaters, or stonecutters: these are fully transparent, and let light through all their faces, even their full-block faces.
 * Added loot table for illusioners.

Video
Video made by slicedlime:

Trivia

 * Unlike most of the first-of-the-week snapshots, this was released on a Thursday instead of Wednesday, similar to the snapshots before 14w26a.