Minecraft is adding a throwing disc weapon in its first game drop of 2027. Mojang Studios has also announced full off-hand support for Bedrock Edition, with testing planned for its next preview build.
A ranged weapon built for ricochets
The throwing disc is a medium-range weapon that can damage multiple enemies along its path before returning to the player. That boomerang-like return is part of its basic behavior and does not require an enchantment.
Its normal reach is limited, but bouncing it off hard surfaces can extend its flight. Mojang says those ricochets should let players pull off trick shots, making the surfaces around a target part of lining up a throw.
The weapon has five crafting tiers: copper, iron, gold, diamond, and netherite. You can throw it from either your main hand or your off-hand.
These are combat items, separate from the jukebox collectibles covered in our Minecraft Bounce music disc guide.
Mojang describes the disc as “a new combat fantasy” and says balancing it against existing weapons has been important. The studio sees potential for the addition in both combat and minigames.
Bedrock opens up the off-hand slot
Java Edition has supported off-hand item use since 2016, while Bedrock Edition has restricted that slot to a small number of compatible items. Full support will let Bedrock players equip a broader selection, including tools such as pickaxes.
Minecraft off-hand equipment
The next Bedrock preview build is the announced opportunity to try the expanded support. Bedrock players gain more than another place to hold the new weapon: their existing tools will have a place in that second hand, too.
