Minecraft introduce new mob Copper Golem from a past fan vote

Remember me? The copper golem is back!

Minecraft have revealed that a familiar mob is coming to the game in a new update.

You might remember the copper golem from a Minecraft Live fan vote back in 2021.

It lost to the allay in the fan vote - who was added into the game in The Wild update instead.

But many fans shared their disappointment that the copper golem would not be added to the game.

Flash forward four years, and Minecraft's makers Mojang have just revealed that the copper golem and a host of other new items are coming to the game.

Find out more below!

"It feels really good that the copper golem is making a comeback," said Mojang's Game Directer Agnes Larsson.

"When we look at the visions for future game drops, we always revisit old ideas as well to find the best ideas for the right drop".

Mojang say that players who have the Bedrock version of Minecraft, are able to test out the new features now in beta and preview mode, but Java players will have to wait a little longer.

What is the copper golem mob?

The copper golem is a mob that helps players to tidy and sort out their inventory.

It doesn't spawn on its own in the world, but is instead summoned by players by placing a carved pumpkin on a copper block.

This will then create a golem and a copper chest, which is a special item.

Copper golems can open copper chests, pick up as many items as they can carry and then take them to other normal chests in a player's base.

The copper golem and chest can also be different colours, based on how oxidised the copper is that players use to summon them.

Oxidisation is a chemical reaction that happens when copper reacts to water and air over a long time, changing it's colour from orange to green - and this also happens to the copper blocks in the game.

Senior Gameplay engineer Matthew Clohessy, said: "The copper golem was a fan favourite, and one beloved in the development team as well, and we wanted to bring it back with a bit more of an engaging mechanic, and also because it's just a cute little thing!"

New copper weapons, tools and armour

Copper is also officially becoming an equipment tier in the game.

"We haven't added a new tool and armour tier since the Nether update, so this is a really big and exciting thing" said Senior Gameplay Engineer Eric Grimsborn.

Copper would sit between Stone and Iron in terms of it's strength, speed and how tough it is.

For example, a copper pickaxe would help players to mine a bit faster and for a bit longer than a stone pickaxe, but won't allow players to mine any extra materials – like an iron upgrade would.

Game Director Agnes Larsson said: "It's easier for players to find copper than iron. So for players early in the player journey, we think it will be really helpful that we add this tier of copper tools between stone and iron"

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