[MC-11205] Skeletons are nearly impossible to hit while in water Created: 07/Mar/13  Updated: 07/Sep/15  Resolved: 07/Mar/13

Status: Resolved
Project: Minecraft: Java Edition
Component/s: None
Affects Version/s: Snapshot 13w10b
Fix Version/s: None

Type: Bug
Reporter: Larry Assignee: Unassigned
Resolution: Invalid Votes: 0
Labels: mob

Confirmation Status: Unconfirmed
Game Mode: Survival

 Description   

While the player is in water, the skeleton's knockback combined with their new(ish) increased rate of fire makes it nearly impossible to melee them. In the time it takes you to swim two feet, the Skeleton can shoot you back three. (It's even worse when working against a current.)



 Comments   
Comment by Kumasasa [ 07/Mar/13 ]

But this is no bug. This is at most a balancing issue.

Comment by Joss Eden [ 07/Mar/13 ]

It has always been hard to melee Skeletons in the water, try carrying a Bow with you next time, and remember, the closer you are, the faster they shoot, but the less damage they do.

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