Minecraft:Java Edition guides/Indev 0.31 releases

This guide is a simplified overview of all the changes in the Minecraft:Java Edition Indev 0.31 releases, which assumes at least some familiarity with Classic releases and Minecraft:Minecraft Indev releases.

Mobs

New

Minecraft:Rana	File:Rana.png	Everywhere	None	A test mob created by temporary artist Minecraft:Dock.
Steve, Minecraft:Black Steve and Minecraft:Beast Boy	Template:Animate	Everywhere	Template:Drop Template:Drop Template:Drop Template:Drop	Test mobs created by temporary artist Minecraft:Dock.
Minecraft:Giant	File:Zombie JE1.png	Does not spawn naturally	None	A 12-block tall zombie with extra health and damage.

Blocks

New

Minecraft:Torch	File:Torch JE3.png		Any	Creates light.
Minecraft:Fire	File:Fire JE1.png	Created by flint and steel.	Any	Destroys flammable blocks.
Minecraft:Water Spawner	File:Water Spawner.png	Can be found on Starting House chests.	N/A	Used to place water.
Minecraft:Lava Spawner	File:Lava Spawner.png	Can be found on Starting House chests.	N/A	Used to place lava.
Minecraft:Chest	File:Chest JE1.png		Axe	Used for storing items.
Minecraft:Diamond Ore	File:Diamond Ore JE1 BE1.png	Generates underground.	Pickaxe (iron or better)	Drops diamonds.
Minecraft:Block of Diamond	File:Block of Diamond JE1.png		Pickaxe	A building block made from diamonds.
Minecraft:Gear	File:Gear (N).gif	Not legitimately obtainable.	N/A (can only be destroyed indirectly)	Rotates indefinitely.
Minecraft:Workbench	File:Crafting Table JE2.png		Axe	Used for crafting items.

Changed

Minecraft:Stone	File:Stone JE2 BE1.png	Now craftable:
Minecraft:Wooden Planks	File:Oak Planks JE3 BE1.png	Now craftable:
Minecraft:Glass	File:Glass JE3 BE1.png	Now craftable:
Minecraft:Wool	File:White Wool JE1 BE1.png	Now craftable:
Minecraft:Block of Gold	File:Block of Gold JE2.png	Now craftable:
Minecraft:Stone Slab	File:Smooth Stone Slab JE1 BE1.png	Now craftable:
Minecraft:Block of Iron	File:Block of Iron JE1.png	Now craftable:
Minecraft:TNT	File:TNT JE2 BE1.png	Now craftable:

Items

New

Cloth, chainmail and iron Minecraft:helmets	Template:Animate		Protects the player from damage when worn.
Cloth, chainmail and iron Minecraft:chestplates	Template:Animate		Protects the player from damage when worn.
Cloth, chainmail and iron Minecraft:leggings	Template:Animate		Protects the player from damage when worn.
Cloth, chainmail and iron Minecraft:boots	Template:Animate		Protects the player from damage when worn.
Minecraft:Quiver	File:Quiver JE2 BE1.png	Not legitimately obtainable.	Has no function.
Minecraft:Apple	File:Apple JE1 BE1.png	Unobtainable in versions after Indev 0.31 20100128-2304.	Restores 4 health points.
Wooden, stone, iron, golden and diamond Minecraft:swords	Template:Animate		Used for hurting mobs.
Wooden, stone, iron, golden and diamond Minecraft:axes	Template:Animate		Used for mining wood.
Wooden, stone, iron, golden and diamond Minecraft:pickaxes	Template:Animate		Used for mining stone.
Wooden, stone, iron, golden and diamond Minecraft:shovels	Template:Animate		Used for mining sediment.
Minecraft:Flint and Steel	File:Flint and Steel JE2.png		Creates fire.
Minecraft:Bow	File:Bow JE2 BE1.png		Shoots arrows.
Minecraft:Arrow	File:Arrow (item) JE1 BE1.png		Can be fired by bows.
Minecraft:Coal	File:Coal JE1.png	Drops from coal ore.	Used for crafting torches and fueling furnaces.
Minecraft:Diamond	File:Diamond JE1 BE1.png	Drops from diamond ore.	Used for crafting the best equipment in the game.
Minecraft:Gold Ingot	File:Gold Ingot JE2 BE1.png		Used for crafting equipment that has high strength but low durability.
Minecraft:Iron Ingot	File:Iron Ingot JE2 BE1.png		Used for crafting equipment and flint and steel.
Minecraft:Stick	File:Stick JE1 BE1.png		Used for crafting weapons, tools and torches.
Minecraft:Bowl	File:Bowl JE1 BE1.png		Used for making mushroom stew.
Minecraft:Mushroom Stew	File:Mushroom Stew JE1 BE1.png		Restores 10 health points.
Sulphur	File:Gunpowder JE1 BE1.png	Drops from creepers.	Used for crafting TNT.
Minecraft:String	File:String JE1 BE1.png	Drops from spiders.	Used for crafting bows.
Minecraft:Feather	File:Feather JE1.png	Drops from zombies.	Used for crafting arrows.

Structures

New

Minecraft:Starting House

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World spawn

No

No

Test structures that the player spawns inside upon loading a new world. Removed after this version.

Gameplay

New

Minecraft:Crafting	Player can now use items to craft new types of items.
Minecraft:Inventory	Player now has a hotbar and an inventory containing storage slots, armor slots and crafting slots, enabling players to carry more than one type of item at once.
Minecraft:Lighting	There are now many different possible light levels, determined by time of day and proximity to light sources.
Minecraft:Smelting	Player can now use a flint and steel to smelt ores.
Minecraft:Third-person view	Pressing Template:Key toggles third-person view.