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Not Today, Thank You Advancement - Minecraft
Deflect a projectile with a Shield - a task advancement in the Story 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).
Not Today, Thank You — advancement details
Not Today, Thank You is on the Story tab of the advancements screen. It is a task frame, following Suit Up.
Practical Guide
Not Today, Thank You is part of the Story advancement tab in Minecraft 1.21.4. Deflect a projectile with a Shield This page covers its real unlock trigger.
Practical Steps
- Unlock "Suit Up" first if you haven't - it's the prerequisite for "Not Today, Thank You".
- Aim to satisfy: Deflect a projectile with a Shield
- The real unlock trigger is: Entity hurt player.
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 "Not Today, Thank You" in?
"Not Today, Thank You" belongs to the Story advancement tab.
Do I need another advancement first?
Yes - you need to unlock "Suit Up" before "Not Today, Thank You" becomes available.
Is "Not Today, Thank You" a Task, Goal, or Challenge advancement?
"Not Today, Thank You" is a Task-tier advancement, shown with the standard square task frame in-game.
What exactly triggers "Not Today, Thank You"?
The real game data lists trigger: Entity hurt player.
Does "Not Today, Thank You" unlock anything else?
"Not Today, Thank You" is a leaf advancement - it doesn't have any known follow-up advancements in this tab.