Minecraft Snapshot 22w13a Installation Guide with Allays and Ancient Cities

Minecraft Snapshot 22w13a brought major 1.19 testing content to Java Edition, including Allays and updated Ancient Cities. Before creating a new installation, it helps to know what the snapshot adds and why backups matter.

Allays in Snapshot 22w13a

Allays were one of the main additions in this snapshot. These small blue helper mobs can be found imprisoned at Pillager Outposts or Woodland Mansions, though finding one is not guaranteed.

Once freed and befriended, Allays can pick up items, carry them, and bring matching items back to their favored player. If a note block is played, they can also deliver items there instead. They are helpful travel companions, assuming the adventure does not immediately become a storage-management problem.

Updated Ancient Cities

Snapshot 22w13a also updated Ancient Cities in the deep dark. Players brave enough to explore underground may find abandoned cities covered in skulk, with no residents left behind.

The danger comes from skulk shriekers. If they detect a player, the Warden can appear and attack anything unfortunate enough to be nearby. Ancient Cities also offer rare loot, updated generation, swift sneak enchantments, and new blocks, making the risk tempting.

How to Install Minecraft Snapshot 22w13a

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Snapshot 22w13a can be installed directly from the Minecraft Launcher. The official Minecraft blog explained that players need to open the launcher and enable snapshots in the Installations tab.

After enabling snapshots, create a new installation using the snapshot version and click play. Avoid opening important old worlds without backups, because snapshots can corrupt saves.

Minecraft Snapshot Servers

Players who want to explore Ancient Cities with friends can create snapshot servers through home hosting. Paid hosting is also an option for easier setup and better performance, particularly because snapshot builds can be buggy.

HolyHosting and other providers offer Minecraft server hosting. For this kind of snapshot server, at least 4GB of server RAM is recommended.

Final Notes on Snapshot 22w13a

Snapshot 22w13a made Minecraft 1.19 feel much closer by putting Allays and Ancient Cities into players' hands. Be careful in the deep dark, bring backups, and remember that the Warden does not care how confidently anyone walked in.