Java Edition 16w40a

16w40a is the tenth snapshot for 1.11, released to fix some bugs from 16w39c.

This version was previously removed from the launcher for some time, but was added back in September 2018.

Changes

 * Vindicators


 * "Johnny" vindicators are now also created by setting a new byte tag,, to true, in addition to renaming the vindicator to Johnny. The tag supersedes the name, so a   tag set to   will allow arbitrary names with the "Johnny" behavior, or a   tag set to   will allow the name Johnny without the "Johnny" behavior.
 * Their axe is now one of their, whereas before it was purely a visual effect. This means their attack now disables Shields.
 * Vindicators have been heavily buffed - their attack damage on Easy has been increased from to, on Normal  to , and on Hard  to.


 * Fireballs


 * Tags,  ,  ,   and   were removed.
 * The  tag is no longer used for anything, but still saved/read.
 * This affects ghast fireballs, blaze fireballs, fire charges, dragon fireballs and wither skulls.


 * End portal blocks


 * The starfield effect was changed to match that of the end gateway block. It no longer changes perspective with respect to the player, but now remains static with respect to the game screen.

Video
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Trivia

 * The image used for the blog post for this snapshot shows 2 Minecraft characters in shulker boxes. These are Mojang AB game developers Erik "Grum" Broes and Maria Lemón.
 * Unlike most first-of-the-week snapshots, this was released on a Thursday instead of Wednesday, similar to the snapshots before 14w26a.