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Boomerangs

The boomerang is a weapon that can be thrown like the trident, except there are some differences. The boomerang is a common weapon found in dungeons, strongholds, villages, and other naturally generated structures. It comes back when thrown. It does 3 damage, and has 125 durability. It is needed because it would be a unique weapon to add to the game and the game needs more throwing weapons. Also, it could spark more creativity in the community, causing more players to make add-ons and function packs and other stuff. Over all, i think it’s a great addition to the game, and would be much appreciated in 1.14. I know the chances of Mojang seeing this are slim, but if they do see it, please consider adding this in the future.

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    They should add this item with the Savanna Biome update

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    One wood plank in the middle and two sticks on the bottom left and right!

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    Loyalty could serve as a way to get the boomerang back if you don't catch it.

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    They should also be craftable!

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    This would be an awesome addition. I can see this being used in puzzle maps to hit targets that are behind walls and stuff. The crafting recepie could be two reinforced sticks (made from two sticks put together with slime) and one iron. How about when it comes back it just goes back to the general detection it was thrown from and then you can add the loyalty enchantment so it will always come back no matter the obstacles. Maybe you could add a new enchantment called "Digging" and then it could be used for a way to mine things quicker and the stronger the level the tougher the blocks it can mine. For example, level 1 could mine dirt, leaves, wood, and other things you could normaly mine with your hand. Level 2 could mine stone, ores, blackstone, bassalt, and other things you could mine with an iron pickaxe. Level 3 could mine obsidian, ancient debris, and other things you could mine with a diamond or netherite pickaxe. Another enchantment you could have is "gripping". Gripping 1 could pick up items you have mined or are already on the ground and arrows that have landed from being shot.

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    I was gonna say this should be a magic based weapon to account for the return, but Evan Diaz is spot on. This would give Loyalty more. Compared to Tridents the boomerang would not be used underwater (Maybe if enchanted & magical) & without the enchant you are required to go pick it up (maybe 9 out of 10 times.)

     

    Finding functionality away from most mechanics expressed over time in games would be hard. Triggering switches & hitting enemies at tricky angles has always been a staple of a boomerang.

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    What if you could enchant it with sharpness, bigger trajectory, and speed.

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    Boomerangs should also be able to get upgraded with the smithing table. Maybe using a different tier system than iron and diamonds.

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    The boomerang should have a spell that allows it to bounce off walls (only to return to the player) and pick up items lying at a distance.

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    Boomerangs were used to break kangaroo's necks. What if it does more damage if u hit backside of a player/mob

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    Make them where only acacia tree have a small chance of dropping them and go out 5 blocks from you but have a 4 out of 10 chances of going more blacks but dont come back you have to go get them make the damage and stuff the same as a wooden sword

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    Make boomerang pick up items and stun mobs please

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    I would like to add some things to your suggestion here. Since the boomerang comes back the longer you hold right-click the further it goes. The farther you throw it the more damage it would do as well. The boomerang also plows through enemies so you can potentially hit multiple targets. some other things to note would be enchantments.

    1. enchantment of reaching. This enchantment would grab any items in the path of your boomerang on it's way back to you so you could get items that would normally be out of reach.
    2. enchantment of wind. When thrown your boomerang would push everything away with a sizeable amount of  knockback. this would work on both enemies and items on the ground.
    3. enchantment of bludgeoning. The damage dealt by the boomerang is significantly increased but it no longer comes back.
    4. enchantment of reaping. Any plant items, like grass and crops will break when hit by the boomerang (this pairs well with reaching)
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    Maybe wood and iron. Wood does 3 damage iron does 6

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    I think when a items on the floor you can throw the boomerang and the items coms to you

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    I think the
    Boomarang when a itam is on the floor players can youse it to bring the itam to the player how throw it

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    Maybe there could be a boomerang which can mine blocks from far away and bring the drops to you.

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    I think boomerangs should be crafted with planks as such:

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    I also agree that it should be thrown like a trident (minus the spinning) but unless it is enchanted with loyalty; The player who threw it would need to go catch the boomerang after it was thrown.

    This makes for an interesting alternative ranged weapon in the early game and would be a great item to have in your offhand when wielding a melee weapon. But for this to work it needs to be drawn faster than a bow and would most likely need to deal less damage. (Can't go wrong with the flame enchantment here.)

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    If you guys are interested in more throwing weapons check out this post for throwing stars

    https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/community/posts/41095521990285-Throwing-Stars-and-Throwable-Fireballs

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    It could grab items. That would be cool!