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A Throwaway Joke Advancement - Minecraft

Throw a Trident at something. Note: Throwing away your only weapon is not a good idea. - a task advancement in the Adventure tab. This advancement page includes real crafting data, contextual links, and related Minecraft references, with version-aware coverage mapped across the last 11 major updates (1.21, 1.20, 1.19, 1.18, 1.17, 1.16, 1.15, 1.14, 1.13, 1.12, 1.11).

A Throwaway Joke — advancement details

A Throwaway Joke is on the Adventure tab of the advancements screen. It is a task frame, following Monster Hunter.

Advancements this unlocks

Very Very Frightening

Practical Guide

A Throwaway Joke is part of the Adventure advancement tab in Minecraft 1.21.4. Throw a Trident at something. Note: Throwing away your only weapon is not a good idea. This page covers its real unlock trigger and what it unlocks next.

Practical Steps

Unlock "Monster Hunter" first if you haven't - it's the prerequisite for "A Throwaway Joke".
Aim to satisfy: Throw a Trident at something. Note: Throwing away your only weapon is not a good idea.
The real unlock trigger is: Player hurt entity.
Completing "A Throwaway Joke" unlocks 1 follow-up advancement: Very Very Frightening.

Pro Tips

Advancements often chain together - completing related ones nearby unlocks the next tier automatically.
Some advancements require rare drops or specific mob interactions; farming setups can make repeat attempts much faster.

Frequently Asked Questions

What tab is "A Throwaway Joke" in?

"A Throwaway Joke" belongs to the Adventure advancement tab.

Do I need another advancement first?

Yes - you need to unlock "Monster Hunter" before "A Throwaway Joke" becomes available.

Is "A Throwaway Joke" a Task, Goal, or Challenge advancement?

"A Throwaway Joke" is a Task-tier advancement, shown with the standard square task frame in-game.

What exactly triggers "A Throwaway Joke"?

The real game data lists trigger: Player hurt entity.

What does "A Throwaway Joke" unlock next?

Completing "A Throwaway Joke" makes 1 more advancement available: Very Very Frightening.