Java Edition 20w51a

20w51a is the fifth snapshot for Java Edition 1.17, released on December 16, 2020, which is the last snapshot for 2020. which adds axolotls and fixes bugs.

Items

 * Bucket of Axolotl
 * Axolotl Spawn Egg

Mobs

 * Axolotl


 * Based on the critically endangered Mexican salamander with the same name in real life.
 * Found in bodies of water within lush caves biomes.
 * The first amphibian added to Minecraft.
 * Can be caught in a bucket like fish.
 * Can be tamed by capturing it in a bucket.
 * Come in different colors (leucitic, yellow, brown, white, and purple/pink, and a rare blue Axolotl).
 * Plays dead when damaged, receiving Regeneration. Appears to turn invisible or teleport after this, although the latter may be just a bug or a glitch.
 * This regeneration ability is likely based on how real axolotls can regrow lost limbs.
 * Attacks drowned, guardians, elder guardians, and fish, damage not yet official.
 * Sometimes can give Regeneration to the player who tamed it.
 * Unable to spawn in Survival, only by using their spawn egg.