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Petition to Revert/Rework Blast Protection Knockback Reduction Stacking

Before the release of Minecraft 1.21, there were many complaints surrounding Pre-Release 4's nerfs to the Fire and Blast Protection enchantments. Mojang listened to the community's feedback on this issue, and ended up reverting most of these changes, with the exception of the recent change that allowed these enchantment bonuses to "stack".

This creates somewhat of an issue for Blast Protection, as each piece already reduced your explosion knockback by 60% - Meaning if you wear two pieces, you will take 0 Blast Knockback. This issue was inevitably going to be drowned out by the previous controversy that had just happened regarding the enchantment nerfs - however, in seeing all of the good changes that Mojang has been willing to make for the next update, I have faith that it might be the right time to petition for a resolution here.

Receiving 0 knockback from blasts is a disproportionately double-edged sword. You have more mobility, but you also remain closer to the explosion's source since you aren't being pushed away from it. This is especially noticeable when being repeatedly damaged by explosions, and it makes gameplay much less intuitive. It has left many players in the Survival/PvP Communities feeling frustrated due to the negative gameplay impact it has in these modes.

In the changelog for Release Candidate 1.21, Mojang has specified that they expect to rebalance these enchantments in the future - please, now is the time!

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    W dbp shouldnt exist cpvp has been boring ever since

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    we NEED old kb back 

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    Mojang, please listen to this petetion, vanilla crystal pvp is a popular pvp gamemode and with 0 blast protection knockback it makes the game less fun, please revert this change

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    old kb pls

     

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    The old Blast Protection was far superior to the current reworked version because it provided a much more consistent and reliable experience for players. In the past, the knockback reduction from Blast Protection was more effective, ensuring that players could stay on their feet during combat or while navigating explosive situations, such as creeper blasts or TNT. This stability was crucial for survival, especially in high-risk environments like PvP or challenging survival gameplay. With the current rework, however, the knockback reduction stacking is inconsistent, leaving players vulnerable at critical moments when they need it the most. The change diminishes the strategic value of the enchantment, making it feel more like a passive buff rather than a crucial tool for mitigating explosive threats. Many players enjoyed the old system because it offered a clear and dependable advantage, and the new system fails to provide the same level of certainty, causing frustration for those who rely on it in difficult scenarios. Reverting to the old Blast Protection would restore balance and ensure that players can continue to face explosions with confidence.

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    current knockback is horrible

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    I completely agree that the current stacking mechanic for Blast Protection needs reconsideration. While the intention might have been to provide stronger defensive options, completely negating knockback from explosions creates an unintended gameplay imbalance. The lack of knockback makes surviving explosions easier but also removes an important element of positioning and damage mitigation. This is particularly frustrating in PvP and Survival modes, where explosions are a key factor in combat strategy.

    Mojang has shown they’re willing to listen to community feedback, as seen with the reversion of the previous enchantment nerfs. A balanced approach—perhaps capping the knockback reduction at a reasonable level instead of outright negating it—would be a much better solution. Hopefully, they take this into account in the next update!"**

    This comment acknowledges the issue, provides a logical argument, and encourages Mojang to implement a balanced fix. Let me know if you want any adjustments!

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    The recent change allowing Blast Protection’s knockback reduction to stack in Minecraft 1.21 creates significant gameplay issues that warrant reconsideration. While Mojang reverted previous nerfs to protection enchantments, this mechanic remains problematic, disrupting balance, negatively impacting PvP and PvE, and contradicting Mojang’s past design philosophy.

    Explosion knockback is a crucial mechanic, providing both defensive and offensive utility. With stacking Blast Protection, players can completely negate knockback, leading to unintended consequences. In PvP, tactics like TNT, beds, and end crystals are weakened, as players remain stationary and unaffected by explosions. In PvE, avoiding explosion damage becomes counterintuitive, as players stay dangerously close to blast sources rather than being knocked to safety.

    Additionally, this change disrupts established gameplay. Players rely on knockback for strategic movement, whether escaping a Creeper blast or using beds for Nether travel. Removing knockback makes certain tactics ineffective, frustrating both casual and competitive players.

    Mojang has previously balanced enchantments to prevent overpowering mechanics. Past nerfs to Protection stacking ensured fair gameplay, yet this change contradicts that philosophy. Since Mojang has stated plans to rebalance enchantments, now is the time to address this issue. Reverting or reworking the stacking mechanic would restore balance and improve gameplay for all players.

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    The new KB is unplayable, I love minecraft I think this is for the better!

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    Bring it back

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    pls vote for this

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    TURN IT BACK

     

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    WE DO NOT WANT THIS BACK NO

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    we need the old one back becuase drdonutt is drunk

     

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    No keep it, the new knock back is good plus if you dont like the new kb just use prot boots.

     

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    this was the worst update ever i've never had so much fun playing pvp before these changes

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    +1

    Modern Vanilla PvP heavily relies on explosives like End Crystals and Respawn Anchors. This has been the core of the Survival PvP meta for nearly five years, and making it so players take zero knockback from these items completely breaks the game. Without knockback, fights become incredibly stale and skill-less, as players can just spam explosives on a ledge, easily depleting their opponent’s totems with no difficulty.

    This change makes PvP frustrating, removes depth, and is driving many top Survival PvP players to quit entirely. Blast Protection Knockback reduction needs to be reworked back to how it was originally before it ruins both competitive and casual gameplay.



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    I play crystal pvp and I am ht3, honestly I think that dbp is better for the community. The regular prot was getting boring and even though a lot of people hate it I think its better for the community.

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    new kb so bad fr

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    the new knock back is so bad u cant even do anything

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    Even though I main this It might be cooler without it!

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    Donut forced us to vote 

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    I really hope this happens, because as a crystal pvper, its way more fun without double blast prot

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    YES GET RID OF DOUBLE BLAST PROT

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    bro donut is not good at cpvp

     

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    drdonut is kind of a sigma so i will vote

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    dr donut make anarchy server or reset the nether

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    The skill gap in crystal pvp is higher because of the kb

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     I miss the old Kb, straight from the 'Go kbChop up the soul kb, set on his goals kbI hate the new kb, the bad mood Kb

     

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    Receiving 0 knockback from blasts is a disproportionately double-edged sword. You have more mobility, but you also remain closer to the explosion's source since you aren't being pushed away from it.