How to use a Minecart underwater in Minecraft

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In the older version of Minecraft, water would destroy whatsoever Minecart or tracks it came into contact with. As of the Minecraft Caves & Cliffs Role i major update, that is no longer the example. Rail can be waterlogged, and Minecarts can ride along with them nether the ocean, but there are 4 things that everyone making an underwater Minecart voyage should know.

Minecarts are no longer destroyed by flowing h2o

If flowing water hits a Minecart track of any kind, the track volition no longer exist destroyed. Instead, it will deport as waterlogged until the flowing water is picked upwardly, blocked off, or redirected.

Minecarts have a speed nerf underwater

Minecarts move at a much slower step under the h2o. This means non but volition you movement at a slower pace, just you will need to apply powered rails at closer intervals as well.

Minecarts have no air source

You lot can still drown while in a Minecart. If you are riding in an underwater Minecart, it is good to bring a respiration helmet and/or a Potion of H2o Breathing.

Detector Rails are your friend

Detector Rails are the easiest way to power Powered Rails underwater, every bit water will destroy Redstone and Redstone torches if water touches them.