Java Edition Combat Test 2

Combat Test 2 is an experimental version of a future combat update. It is based on Java Edition 1.14.4. This version was released only on Reddit, so it does not appear in the launcher or in any Minecraft.net blog post.

Gameplay

 * Combat
 * Decreased attack speed of swords.
 * Attacking while crouching will now disable the shield during the attack.
 * Shields protect against critical attacks again.
 * Removed auto-attacking by holding the button.
 * Fixed creative mode bugs.
 * Fixed scale of the hotbar attack indicator.

Issues
This version is not supported on the bug tracker, and as such issues relating to this version will not be fixed.