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Surge Protector Advancement - Minecraft
Protect a Villager from an undesired shock without starting a fire - a task advancement in the Adventure tab.
Surge Protector — advancement details
Surge Protector is on the Adventure tab of the advancements screen. It is a task frame, following Adventure.
Overview
Surge Protector is part of the Adventure advancement tab in Minecraft 1.21.4. Protect a Villager from an undesired shock without starting a fire This page covers its real unlock trigger.
Step-by-step walkthrough
- Unlock "Adventure" first if you haven't - it's the prerequisite for "Surge Protector".
- Aim to satisfy: Protect a Villager from an undesired shock without starting a fire
- The real unlock trigger is: Lightning strike.
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 "Surge Protector" in?
"Surge Protector" belongs to the Adventure advancement tab.
Do I need another advancement first?
Yes - you need to unlock "Adventure" before "Surge Protector" becomes available.
Is "Surge Protector" a Task, Goal, or Challenge advancement?
"Surge Protector" is a Task-tier advancement, shown with the standard square task frame in-game.
What exactly triggers "Surge Protector"?
The real game data lists trigger: Lightning strike.
Does "Surge Protector" unlock anything else?
"Surge Protector" is a leaf advancement - it doesn't have any known follow-up advancements in this tab.