Mounts of Mayhem: Complete Guide to the Nautilus Mount and New Features

Dive Into Mounts of Mayhem

Released on December 9, 2025, Mounts of Mayhem is one of Minecraft's most exciting updates, introducing rideable aquatic mobs and transforming underwater exploration forever.

The Nautilus Mount

The star of this update is the Nautilus - a magnificent aquatic creature that players can tame and ride through the ocean depths.

How to Find a Nautilus

• Nautiluses spawn in deep ocean biomes
• They're most commonly found near ocean monuments and underwater ruins
• Look for them at depths below Y=30

Taming Your Nautilus

1. Obtain Nautilus Shells (dropped by Drowned or found in fishing loot)
2. Approach a wild Nautilus slowly - they're shy creatures
3. Feed it Nautilus Shells until hearts appear
4. Once tamed, you can saddle and ride it

Breath of the Wild Effect

One of the most game-changing additions is the Breath of the Wild effect. When riding a tamed Nautilus, players receive:

• Unlimited underwater breathing while mounted
• Enhanced underwater vision
• Faster swimming speed than any other method

New Undead Mounts

The Camel Husk

Introducing the Camel Husk - an undead variant of the beloved camel. Found in desert temples at night, these skeletal camels offer unique advantages:

• Immune to fire damage
• Can sprint longer without rest
• Glows in the dark for easy tracking

Zombie Horse Overhaul

The previously unusable Zombie Horse has received a complete overhaul:

• Now spawnable and tameable in survival mode
• Found during thunderstorms in plains biomes
• Faster than regular horses but takes damage in sunlight

The Spear - New Combat Weapon

Mounts of Mayhem introduces the Spear, perfect for mounted combat:

• Longer reach than swords - ideal for hitting mobs while mounted
• Throwable like a trident but craftable
• Loyalty enchantment compatible for retrieval

Crafting the Spear

Craft a spear using 2 sticks and 1 of any tool material (iron ingot, diamond, etc.) arranged vertically.

Tips for Ocean Exploration

1. Bring backup Nautilus Shells - healing your mount requires them
2. Mark your Nautilus with a name tag to prevent despawning
3. Build underwater stables near ocean monuments for convenience
4. Combine with Depth Strider boots for maximum underwater mobility

Conclusion

Mounts of Mayhem revolutionizes Minecraft travel, especially underwater exploration. The Nautilus mount alone makes ocean monuments and underwater ruins far more accessible. Happy exploring!