1.22 - The Netherite Update

1.22, The Netherite Update, is a minor update released on August 5, 1998 for the newly made Java Edition of the game. The update was first announced November 5, 1997, during The Minecraft TV Special. It introduces new blocks, items, and combat changes, with a broad focus on netherite-related content.
== Additions ==
=== Blocks ===
Fool's Netherite
* Can be crafted in the smithing table with a block of diamond and netherite ingot.
* Looks identical to a block of netherite.
* Can power beacons.
* Can be pushed by pistons.
* Is blast-proof.
Lens
* Can be crafted with 6 amethyst shards and 2 netherite ingots.
* Will redirect beacon beam upon contact.
* Is directional.
Russet
* Can be crafted with 8 redstone lamps and a netherite ingot.
* Will break beacon beams at point of contact without deactivating the beacon.
* When beacon beam is broken by russet, it will light up.
* Can trigger observers.
Striker
* Can be crafted with 1 dispenser, 1 comparator, 1 netherite ingot, and 6 copper.
* Will simulate a lightning strike within a 16x16 area of the block upon activation.
* Activates when storage is full of glowstone dust and receives redstone power to any side.
* Can take hopper input.
=== Items ===
Blaze Spyglass
* Can be crafted in the smithing table with a spyglass and blaze powder.
* When looking through, your vision changes.
** All blocks are black except light-emitting ones, which appear black and white, with brightness depending on their distance to the player.
** Mobs are highlighted, even through blocks.
Seeker
* Can be crafted with an amethyst shard, an eye of ender, a netherite ingot, and 4 copper ingots.
* When looking through, your vision becomes more distorted the closer you look toward certain structures.
* Loses significant durability with active use.
* Can be repaired in the crafting table with an eye of ender.
=== Combat ===
Armor
* Buffs are added for wearing complete sets (ie. full diamond armor, full gold armor, etc.).
** Leather armor gives an increase in armor rating.
** Chainmail armor gives increased protection against projectiles.
** Iron armor gives increased protection against melee weapons.
** Gold armor gives incredibly significant protection against weapon enchantments.
** Diamond armor gives protection against harmful status effects.
** Netherite armor gives invulnerability to fire-related damage.