Java Edition 15w41a

15w41a is the thirty-first snapshot released for 1.9.

Additions

 * Transportation
 * Elytra which function according to hang glider aerodynamics.
 * Elytra have to be equipped in the “chestplate” slot in order to work.
 * Have 433 durability and can be repaired on an anvil using leather.
 * Can be given the Unbreaking enchantment using an anvil or commands.
 * Legs will make a “walking movement” animation when you are stalling in the air.
 * You don't receive fall damage if you fall from a small height while flying slowly (not nose-diving).
 * Still receive fall damage if you nose-dive directly into the ground.
 * Similar to the Wing Cap item from Super Mario 64.
 * Found on End Ships within an item frame.
 * Different kinds of wood boats.
 * Currently, only oak boats are able to be crafted.


 * Commands
 * NBT tag:
 * Overrides  tag.
 * Example:, which will spawn a slime with a witch on top.
 * Improvement of the deprecated  tag, as you can have more than one entity riding on top of another entity since it consists out of an array of compounds.

Changes

 * Multiplayer


 * Improved cheat detection.


 * Boats
 * Crafting recipe now includes a wooden shovel as a paddle.
 * Now require oar movement to move, using the and  keys.
 * The key will paddle the left oar, turning the boat to the right – and vice-versa.
 * Holding both and  will paddle both oars, propelling the player forward.
 * Using the mouse, the player can look fully to the left or to the right, but not behind. This does not turn the boat.
 * Holding the, or  keys no longer have any effect.
 * The player cannot use or attack with items in hand while the boat is in motion.
 * All mobs can go into boats, with a max of 2 mobs including the player.