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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.
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
Overview
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.
Step-by-step walkthrough
- 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.
Difficulty and time commitment
- Difficulty: Easy
- Estimated time per run: 15-45 min
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.