Minecraft Mounts of Mayhem Unleashes Nautilus, Spear, and Zombie Horse

Mounts of Mayhem: Minecraft’s Boldest Game Drop of 2025

The world of Minecraft is on the brink of transformation. Mojang’s fourth and final game drop of 2025—Mounts of Mayhem—arrives with a wave of anticipation, promising to reshape how players explore, fight, and survive, both above and below the waves. This isn’t just another update; it’s a celebration of chaos, mounts, and a few long-awaited surprises for fans.

Spearheads and Cavalry: New Combat Mechanics

It’s been over a decade since Mojang added a tiered weapon to Minecraft’s arsenal. The Mounts of Mayhem update shatters that silence with the introduction of the spear—a versatile weapon designed for both mounted and unmounted combat. Players can now craft spears from a variety of materials: wood, stone, copper, iron, gold, diamond, and netherite, using a simple diagonal recipe of sticks and their chosen material.

Unlike the trident, the spear isn’t thrown. Instead, it comes with two distinct attacks: a quick jab for rapid strikes and a charge attack that rewards speed and momentum. If you’re moving while charging, the damage scales up, making horseback or nautilus-mounted jousting a real possibility. For the first time, players can channel cavalry tactics, charging into mobs or rival players with renewed force. As Insider Gaming notes, Mojang has left room for creative experimentation—wielding the spear on horseback, with elytra, or even in minecarts.

Nautilus: The Ocean’s New Steed

For years, Minecraft’s oceans have beckoned for new life. With Mounts of Mayhem, the nautilus—a rare, orange-hued aquatic mob—answers that call. Tameable, breedable, and mountable with a saddle, nautiluses are the horses of the deep. Once aboard, players gain the Breath of the Nautilus effect, allowing for indefinite underwater exploration without the constant threat of drowning.

But the nautilus is more than a ride; it’s a companion. Mojang introduces nautilus armor, letting players protect their new steed from undersea hazards. The nautilus isn’t just a boon for explorers; it’s a game-changer for builders, opening up underwater construction in ways previously reserved for aerial builds. As Sportskeeda highlights, the community has long asked for richer ocean biomes and more creatures. The nautilus—alongside its baby variant—marks a significant step in that direction.

The threat beneath the waves isn’t forgotten. Zombie nautiluses, ridden by the Drowned, now patrol the depths, adding danger and dynamism to ocean travel. The community’s reaction has been overwhelmingly positive, with Reddit users expressing excitement for both the primeval look of the nautilus and the expanded underwater gameplay.

Zombie Horses: Undead Mounts Enter Survival

Zombie horses have haunted Minecraft’s code for over twelve years, appearing only via commands or spawn eggs. With Mounts of Mayhem, they finally gallop into Survival mode. Found in savannah and plains biomes, these passive mobs are first encountered as mounts for spear-wielding zombies. The sight is both ominous and exhilarating: zombie horsemen charging at players, spear in hand, ready to test your new combat strategies.

Once defeated, the zombie horse can be tamed and kept—provided you shield it from sunlight, which remains their bane. This addition brings undead cavalry to the Overworld, raising the stakes for explorers and offering new opportunities for animal husbandry and adventure. As Brick Fanatics observes, the update is set to inspire future LEGO Minecraft sets, potentially featuring zombie horses and the new spear weapon.

Community Response and the Road Ahead

The Mounts of Mayhem update has already sparked passionate reactions across the Minecraft community. Players on Reddit and social media have praised the creative direction, noting the challenge posed by hostile mobs now armed with spears or mounted on nautiluses and zombie horses. The addition of new mountable creatures and weapons is seen as a significant step forward, especially for those who crave more dynamic combat and exploration.

Some players have pointed out areas for refinement, particularly in spear animations, but there’s confidence that Mojang will polish these features before the final release. The hope remains that future updates will continue to enrich the ocean biomes with new structures and mobs, building on the foundation laid by Mounts of Mayhem.

LEGO Minecraft fans are watching closely, eager to see how these new creatures and mechanics translate into sets in 2026 and beyond. With eight rumored LEGO sets yet to be named, there’s ample room for the nautilus and zombie horse to become brick-built icons.

Release Timing and What’s Next

While a precise release date hasn’t been announced, Mojang has confirmed that Mounts of Mayhem will launch before the end of 2025. Beta, preview, and snapshot versions will roll out in the coming weeks, giving players a chance to test and shape the new features. The update follows three major drops from earlier in the year: Spring to Life, Chase the Skies, and The Copper Age—each of which has added depth, dynamism, and creative possibility to Minecraft’s ever-evolving world.

As with every major update, Mounts of Mayhem is more than a collection of features; it’s an invitation to experiment, explore, and redefine what’s possible in Minecraft. Whether you’re a solo adventurer, a builder, or a competitive fighter, the new mounts and weapons open doors to strategies and stories that were once out of reach.

Mounts of Mayhem represents Mojang’s commitment to evolving Minecraft not just through incremental changes, but with bold, transformative updates that listen to the community and push the boundaries of play. By blending new mechanics, creatures, and challenges, this update sets the stage for even richer adventures—above and below the surface.