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Revert the 26.2-pre-2 changes on Attribute Swapping

On the latest snapshot you can no longer quickly swap from one item to another and retain its attributes/use case. This change not only patched PvP techniques (breach swapping, lunge swapping, ...) used by tens if not hundreds of thousands of players, but it also makes performing actions quickly much more difficult.

For example, a use case of the previous item switching system was a technique often referred to as 'Breach Swapping'. By holding a fully charged Netherite Sword with an attribute of 8 attack damage you would quickly switch to a Mace with the Breach IV enchantment and click. What this would do is take the attack damage of the sword and practically apply it to the Mace, making the Mace deal the sword's damage while retaining its properties of performing smash attacks and being enchanted with breach.

This 'bug' is no longer simply an error in the game's code, as its been in the game for so long that it has been accepted by players as a staple of the game rather than a problem that needs to be fixed.

This still stands after 26.2-pre-3, since they claim that Attribute Swapping will be patched in future snapshots.

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    Why tf would u remove it now u ruining the game

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    minecraft community most of them r pvpers and without attribute swap no more pvp means No more ppl PLZ PUT IT BACK

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    If Attribute Swapping no longer works on minecraft then the pvp community is genuinely cooked like it effects in almost every pvp gamemode except Sword.

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    This just removes spear mace,no like stunt slam, breech swap it ruins crystal pvp because it places two anchor instead of one after u place the obsidian no matter if spam the crystal it wont appear, its all ruined we have been using atribute swap for a long time and now it gone it has changed a big part of the game, mojang pls add this back

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    I understand that this is a bug but many players including myself, would most likely not switch to your latest versions if this change were to take place. It's going to be the same scenario as the change between 1.8 to 1.9, dividing the community yet again. And the changes would make combat much slower than it already is. That is one of the main reasons 1.8 players don't switch to 1.9 feels slower. But with lunge swapping in a game mode called spearmace it brings that speed back. Every top player uses attributes swapping to its fullest no questions asked it is engraved in their play styles. I vote not to remove it!

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    please mojang dont ruin minecraft pvp by this

     

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    Mojunk.... You people disgust me.

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    This is too bad I do not like this change this is unplayable keep pvp as it is please.

    Edit: Otherwise we would have another case of 1.8.9 pvp and 1.21.11 pvp being the second one

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    Nobody is gonna update when there is no attribute swapping bring back attribute swapping bring back attribute swapping bring back attribute swapping bring back attribute swapping bring back attribute swapping bring back attribute swapping bring back attribute swapping bring back attribute swapping bring back attribute swapping bring back attribute swapping bring back attribute swapping bring back attribute swapping back attribute swapping bring back attribute swapping bring back attribute swapping bring back attribute swapping bring back attribute swapping bring back attribute swapping back attribute swapping bring back attribute swapping bring back attribute swapping bring back attribute swapping bring back attribute swapping bring back attribute swapping back attribute swapping bring back attribute swapping bring back attribute swapping bring back attribute swapping bring back attribute swapping bring back attribute swapping bring back attribute swapping bring back attribute swapping bring back attribute swapping bring back attribute swapping bring back attribute swapping bring back attribute swapping bring back attribute swapping bring back attribute swapping bring back attribute swapping bring back attribute swapping bring back attribute swapping bring back attribute swapping back attribute swapping bring back attribute swapping bring back attribute swapping bring back attribute swapping bring back attribute swapping bring back attribute swapping back attribute swapping!,

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    this will destroy all pvp in minecraft most kits like: axe, smp, crystal, uhc, spear-mace, mace and many more

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    i thought minecraft is the game which will stand till last because of the new features weapons but i think no u make it same like the other game just playing with the old things . and removing attritube swapping is the worst thing you can do . Thta makes no sense the is the features skills that not the bug that you are remove or debuffing it player are playing minecraft Hours and hours just to learn it and matser it .

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    I think that mojang is making a massive mistake removing attribute swapping. It almost rules out the spear as a pvp gamemode and nerf's all of the other pvp methods. I think this should definitely be changed.

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    Pearl catches, Insta anchors, and so many other miscellaneous things were FRIED by this change 😭🙏

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    i feel like you need to bring back 

    Attribute Swapping because its a big part of our minecraft pvp community 

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    PLEASE don't remove attribute swapping. It would ruin all SMP pvp game modes, UHC, and most importantly all mace game modes. I dont think it's necessary to remove it at all and it would make very many players sad.

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    I invested HOURS learning these techniques with the deck and other mechanics only for them to remove it; PvP will definitely stay in 26.1.2.

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    This genuinely ruined all forms of pvp like Cart, Crystal, UHC, Mace, SMP and even Pot. Even disabling a simple shield is ruined now. Everything except sword is affected.

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    #NewUpdateRollBack 
    The newest update is going to change minecraft pvp FOREVER! THE GAME DEVELOPERS HAVE GENUINELY LOST THEIR MINDS. JUST IMAGINE MINECRAFT PVP WITHOUT THE ATTRIBUTE SWAPPING, STUN SLAMMING AND MUCH MORE. YALL DEFINITELY NEED TO ROLL THIS UPDATE BACK!!!

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    why even remove it in the first place 

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    Attribute Swapping should return, despite it being a bug. If Mojang makes an argument, that says, that it was not intended, then revert the changes, that you can't use items quickly anymore atleast ...

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    You can even stunslam anymore they add the glitch where sulfur caves spawned on top now thats a feature #BringAttributeSwappingBack

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    The pvp community and even the other communities doesnt want this change attribute swapping required skill and its not a bug they shouldn't remove this feature.

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    btw how much votes in order to prolly get the removal reverted?

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    Bring atteibute swapping back pls

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    Makes breach a useful enchant, lunge gets used because of it, gold tools can actually be useful earlygame, etc.

    revert the changes :P

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    Title: Keep Attribute Swapping for High-Skill PvP Depth
    Body:
    Dear Developers,
    Please reconsider removing "Attribute Swapping." While originally an unintended interaction, it has evolved into a core pillar for the advanced PvP community. Removing it drastically lowers the skill ceiling and makes competitive combat feel rigid.
    High-Level Skill: Techniques like Breach and Reach swapping require split-second precision and hotbar mastery. It rewards dedicated players who practice fluid weapon execution.
    Weapon Synergy: With the Mace and its unique enchantments, attribute swapping creates dynamic combat loops, allowing creative counters against heavily armored targets.
    Emergent Gameplay: Much like Redstone's quasi-connectivity, Minecraft thrives on emergent mechanics. This trick gives competitive PvP its unique tactical identity.
    Proposed Solution:
    Instead of an outright patch, please add a Game Rule (e.g., /gamerule retainAttributesOnSwap true/false). This allows competitive PvP networks to keep this mechanic active without affecting casual survival play.

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    My issue is less attribute swapping (bug) but the CPVP effects. There are better ways to fix this issue than adding a delay on hotbar inputs.

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    yeah agreed

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    TO ALL THE PEOPLE SAYING IT SHOULD BE REMOVED

    You think that it will make the game balanced???
    that is completely stupid  right now pvp of minecraft is at its PEAK every gamemode is amazingly well and you know why? because of these SPECIFIC TECHNIQUES is there so many high level things you can do??
    saying that it should be removed because you cant perform them is a simple matter of skill but there being so many techniques skills and all is what makes pvp great in current day and is unlike most games
    its fun because you can learn so many things and even create new techniques
    Voting against this is the way to go anyone saying otherwise is just plain stupid as it breaks every single gamemode mostly and makes the game less fun and your able to perform bottom line techniques
    that advanced feeling of reaching levels above others is gone with this

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    Though attribute swapping is overpowered it takes a lot of skill to master and removing it with also make stun slamming almost impossible. As a part of the mace community the most annoying players are the ones who hold shield the entire game making rounds last over 20 min. But when i learnt stun slamming those round turned to 5 min. In conclusion please revert this and bring attribute swapping back.

    Thank You