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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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    I JUST HELPED US GET LLIKE A 100 HUNDRED VOTES BY SHARING THE MESSAGE TO ALL THE DISCORD SERVER IK

    ALL OF YOU PLS DO THE SAME

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    i need attribute swapping please im gonna die without it

     

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    Please do not remove this feature from Minecraft, because it became important part of Minecraft PvP. Most players may feel uncomfortable including me without this feature.

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    Please Mojang we beg you. Pls Dont remove Attribute Swapping. The Whole PvP aspect of Minecraft will break appart if they remove Attribute swapping.

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    JUSTICE FOR MACESES.

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    It should be in the game like how they tried to fix the movement in the game or the nether roof and did not because its a feature now, not a bug.

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    I was going to buy a full setup for 2000 dollars just to play Java and need to make more money to get it and if the make this change I will not be wasting my money this will ruin Minecraft pvp and Mojang will lose many players this is a very bad idea and I hope you don't change it Mojang

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    worst patch theyve done, theres no reason to patch this meanwhile other more harmful bugs stay in game

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    This also effects so much more, like shield disabling from sword to axe, even stunslamming

    PLS BRING IT BACKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK

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    REVERT THIS CHANGE please mojang. I don't think I've ever come across someone who disliked attribute swapping. This change drops the skill ceiling like crazy as a huge amount of advanced PvP tech consists of attribute swapping. It might not be intended but it adds so much skill and cool tech to the game. Not to mention removing it (and quick hotbar changes) completely breaks Spear Mace, Elytra Mace, Crystal, Cart (HT and LT), Pot, Shield game modes, basically every game mode that was incredibly fun and clipable. It ruins PvP without. PLEASE MOJANG LISTEN AND REVERT THIS.

    (Also add shield stunning back pls)

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    This affects so much in minecraft pvp please reverte this and double blast prot

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    JUST KEEP IT. NERF IT IF U WANT TO. JUST KEEP IT.

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    Even though attribute swapping started as a bug, it is a completely fair mechanic because it requires a high skill ceiling and a lot of practice to master. By removing it, weapons like the Mace and the Mace/Spear mechanics become completely dependent on Elytras or very specific setups. Without swapping, they will just end up as filler items for niche situations.
    As long-term players, we are tired of long, drawn-out PvP fights that only rely on the standard sword and axe cooldowns. Swapping makes PvP faster, more dynamic, and engaging. It is not just about standard critical combos; it takes muscle memory and ticks-perfect timing. When players in a community or an SMP server master this mechanic, it makes the game far more entertaining—and it has actually kept the competitive scene alive and fun for the past few years. Please do not kill high-level PvP tactics for the sake of casual play.
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    In a real survival SMP war server, endgame fights (Full Netherite Protection IV + Potions) become incredibly long, boring, and drawn-out when you can only use swords and axes. The Mace is extremely rare and hard to obtain, so it should reward players with high damage. Removing swapping makes the Mace completely useless without Elytras. In most competitive servers, Elytras are a limited resource and run out quickly. Without swapping, players on the ground stand absolutely no chance against those with Elytras, completely ruining the balance of the late-game economy and PvP meta.

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    please bring it back, attribute swapping is so good with lunge III

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    doesnt this also change like speed running stuff?

     

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    Attribute swapping is absolutely necessary in pvp,  Its the key mechanic and without it pvp becomes unplayable. PVP servers are not gonna update to the newer version if attribute swapping is disabled.

    You can fix lunge swapping and maybe nerf breach swapping, but  other gamemodes which include axe, potions, ender pearls or crystals would become boring without attribute swapping.

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    Removing this kills the minecraft pvp scene. there is no other way to put it because the funadmentals of pvp relys on this.

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    most voted Minecraft debate BRING IT BACK

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    a ton of people like potato chips and those were a mistake but over 90 percent of people like them so why fix a mistake that everyone likes also this will bring down the Minecraft community less players will play because of no attribute swaping 

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    Pls don’t delete it. Without Mace PvP is ruined

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    This effects EVERYTHING. Mojang, you need to change this RIGHT NOW. I cant attribute swap, stun slam or pvp like in 1.211. Im just not gonna play on the newer versions and so will most people in the pvp community and Im sure I dont just speak for myself but for all others too.

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    Add attribute swapping its so essential for basically all PvP, don’t kill PvP make it better.

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    Attribute Swapping is one of the most important PvP mechanics!!!

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    pls no mojang this will ruin minecraft i have spend months practising this and now all of this is gone

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    Please mojang don't remove attribute swapping

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    this completely ruined my pvp, as i heavily rely on these swapping in macing and breaching, now that shields are much harder to counter now and maces and spears are almost useless now. Mojang i hope you think about this and re add this feature that makes this game more fun.

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    Removing this would make breach useless , lunge and elytra macing too , also pvp gamemodes like crystal pvp or cart pvp would be affected , it slows down all minecraft pvp , also would make shields almost unbeatable and mace would no longer be a good weapon , it would just be usefull in some specific situations.

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    Please revert the chance or at least remove it in a different way. Crystal and anchor feels very slow and weird with the change

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    its a sandbox game so i fell there should at least a setting to turn it off/on