Minecraft: Java Edition ยท Patch release

Minecraft 1.13.2

1.13.2 was a small bug fix release for Update Aquatic that fixed 25 issues. Nearly all of the work went into performance, including world upgrading, startup time and mob spawning.

Released
Server needs
Java 8
Protocol
404
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A patch of

Minecraft 1.13 Update Aquatic

Update Aquatic rebuilt Minecraft's oceans and added the trident, conduits and a set of water mobs.

Everything 1.13 added

What changed in Minecraft 1.13.2

The fixes and changes of this release.

  • 25 issues fixed
  • Faster upgrading of worlds from older versions
  • Startup time and mob spawning performance improved
  • Turtle pathfinding performance improved
  • Maps now show shulker boxes, snow layers and item frame player icons

Blocks and items

  • Maps now display shulker boxes and snow layers
  • Maps in item frames show player icons

Mobs

  • Cave spiders can now take drowning damage

Running a Minecraft 1.13.2 server

What the release means for whoever runs the server.

  • Requires Java SE 8
  • Protocol version 404
  • Improved performance of upgrading worlds and of mob spawning
  • Faster startup time

Before you update a world: take a backup. A world opened in 1.13.2 cannot be opened in an older version again. How backups work here.

1.13.2 on FadeHost

The right Java, set for you
A 1.13.2 server needs Java 8 or newer, and the panel starts it with a Java that fits. Nothing to install, nothing to pick.
Server software for 1.13.2
PaperSpigotVanillaForge
Who can join
Players on 1.13.2. Other versions need plugins such as ViaVersion on a Paper server.
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Questions about 1.13.2

When was Minecraft 1.13.2 released?

Minecraft: Java Edition 1.13.2 was released on October 22, 2018.

What Java version does a Minecraft 1.13.2 server need?

Java 8. On FadeHost the server starts with the right Java for its Minecraft version on its own, so there is nothing to install or switch.

What did Minecraft 1.13.2 change?

1.13.2 was a small bug fix release for Update Aquatic that fixed 25 issues. Nearly all of the work went into performance, including world upgrading, startup time and mob spawning.

Can players on another version join a 1.13.2 server?

Only players on 1.13.2 itself: its network protocol (404) is its own. A Paper server can let other versions in with plugins such as ViaVersion and ViaBackwards.

Can I update my world to Minecraft 1.13.2?

Yes. Take a backup, switch the server to 1.13.2 and start it: the world is converted on the first boot. A world opened in 1.13.2 cannot be opened in an older version again, so keep the backup until you are sure.

How do I start a Minecraft 1.13.2 server?

Create a server on FadeHost and pick 1.13.2 in the software list: Paper, Spigot, Vanilla and Forge are there for this version. It is online in about a minute. The free tier runs a 2 GB server at no cost, and a paid server is sized to the RAM you need.

The release before

Minecraft 1.13.1

August 22, 2018

The release after

Minecraft 1.14 Village & Pillage

April 23, 2019

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