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Important features:-You can now
dual-wield by placing an item in the offhand slot of your inventory.
-The End has been greatly expanded, now including
End Cities and
Chorus Plants, accessible after defeating the Ender Dragon.
-The
Ender Dragon's fight has been overhauled; she now
spits acid, breathes Dragon's Breath while defending her egg, and can temporarily reflect arrows. She can also be respawned by drawing a vertical creeper face with clay while in The End.
-There are now more
Status Effects.
-You can now
tip Arrows with various potion effects.
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Beetroots have been added from Pocket Edition.
-You can brew dragon's breath into splash potions to create
Lingering Potions, which act as area of affect clouds that apply potion effects.
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Shulkers generate with the End Cities, acting as turrets to attack intruding players.
-Defensive
Shields have been added, taking over blocking from swords. They can have banner patterns copied onto them.
Full changelog.