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Oh Shiny Advancement - Minecraft

Distract Piglins with gold - a task advancement in the Nether tab.

Oh Shiny — advancement details

Oh Shiny is on the Nether tab of the advancements screen. It is a task frame, following Nether.

Overview

Oh Shiny is part of the Nether advancement tab in Minecraft 1.21.4. Distract Piglins with gold This page covers its real unlock triggers.

Step-by-step walkthrough

  1. Unlock "Nether" first if you haven't - it's the prerequisite for "Oh Shiny".
  2. Aim to satisfy: Distract Piglins with gold
  3. The real unlock triggers are: Thrown item picked up by entity, Player interacted with entity (Gold Ingot).

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: Medium
  • Estimated time per run: 15-45 min

Frequently Asked Questions

What tab is "Oh Shiny" in?

"Oh Shiny" belongs to the Nether advancement tab.

Do I need another advancement first?

Yes - you need to unlock "Nether" before "Oh Shiny" becomes available.

Is "Oh Shiny" a Task, Goal, or Challenge advancement?

"Oh Shiny" is a Task-tier advancement, shown with the standard square task frame in-game.

What exactly triggers "Oh Shiny"?

The real game data lists triggers: Thrown item picked up by entity, Player interacted with entity.

Does "Oh Shiny" unlock anything else?

"Oh Shiny" is a leaf advancement - it doesn't have any known follow-up advancements in this tab.

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