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Throwing Disc: Minecraft's New Boomerang Weapon
Pre-release. Planned for the first game drop of 2027 (Java 27.1, Q1 2027).
It has not appeared in any development version yet. Stats and durability are not announced.
Page checked 15 November 2026.
→ A ranged weapon that comes back after you throw it.
It pierces every enemy lined up in its path, ricochets off hard surfaces to extend its
flight, and returns to your hand — even if it hits nothing.
Quick answer
- What it is: a tiered, returning ranged weapon. Not a consumable — you get it back.
- When: first drop of 2027 (Q1 2027). No exact date announced.
- How to get: craft it from copper, iron, gold or diamond. Netherite is a smithing upgrade of the diamond disc.
- Damage / durability: not announced. Anyone quoting numbers today is guessing.
All five tiers
| Tier | How you get it | Where the material comes from | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | Crafting | Copper ingot | Cheapest entry point; copper is abundant underground |
| Iron | Crafting | Iron ingot | The realistic first disc for most players |
| Gold | Crafting | Gold ingot | Gold tools are fast but fragile — stats unannounced |
| Diamond | Crafting | Diamond | Also the base item for the netherite upgrade |
| Netherite | Smithing | Diamond disc + netherite ingot + upgrade template | Endgame tier; the only one that is not crafted directly |
There is no wooden or stone variant — the throwing disc is the only tiered weapon in the game without them. Exact material counts per recipe are not published yet; see crafting.
How it actually works
Three mechanics separate it from every other ranged weapon in the game:
- It returns. Unlike an arrow, it is not consumed. Unlike a trident, it comes back even when it hits nothing.
- It pierces. Enemies standing in a line all take damage from a single throw.
- It ricochets. Bouncing off hard surfaces extends its airtime and makes it travel faster — so a wall behind your target is an advantage, not a miss.
Mojang describes the range as short, with ricochets as the way to extend it. That makes it a corridor and cave weapon rather than an open-field sniper.
What is still unannounced
Being early means being honest about the gaps. As of 15 November 2026, Mojang has not confirmed:
- Damage per tier, or whether damage scales with tier at all
- Durability, and whether the disc takes damage on return
- Enchantment compatibility (and whether Mending applies)
- The exact release date inside Q1 2027
We will not fill these in with invented numbers. When a Java snapshot ships the disc, this page gets real values with the snapshot number attached.
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Recipe
Crafting & upgrade
Materials per tier, the smithing path, and an upgrade planner.
Comparison
Which tier to craft
Cost, availability and what each tier is likely good for.
Trust
Sources & disclaimer
Where every claim comes from, and what this site is not.
FAQ
- Is the throwing disc out yet?
- No. It has not appeared in any development version as of 15 November 2026. It is planned for the first drop of 2027.
- Do I lose the disc when I throw it?
- No. It returns to the thrower — that is the whole point of the weapon, and it is the main difference from a trident, which only returns when it hits something.
- Can I get it in Bedrock Edition?
- The drop containing the throwing disc also brings full off-hand support to Bedrock, and Mojang's announcement shows the disc thrown with either hand. Full parity details are still unannounced.
- Which tier should I craft first?
- Iron or copper. Both are cheap enough to test the mechanic the day the update lands, and nothing about the tiers is confirmed yet.
- Does it work with Mending or Loyalty?
- Unannounced. Loyalty is a trident enchantment; whether it transfers is exactly the kind of detail that only a snapshot answers.