Minecraft: Which Blaze variant should be added next?

Minecraft is home to many iconic families of mobs, from the golems and zombies to the villagers and illagers. A popular fan theory suggests that the Breeze belongs to the same family as the Blaze, as this wind-themed mob shares a similar design and drops rods when defeated. Hence, the Blaze family could become as iconic as golems or illagers if more variants are added.

This raises an exciting question — what could be the next Blaze variant in Minecraft? New elemental forms like ice, earth, or thunder-themed mobs could be added. However, sticking to the naming trend with Blaze and Breeze, the most likely candidates could be Blitze or Bronze.

The common factor among the two existing variants is that their names start with “B” and end with “ze.” Based on this pattern, the next variant of Blaze could be Bronze, since Blitze is a made-up term. However, we can only make predictions for now since Mojang could disregard these naming conventions at any time

The Blaze is a fiery mob with a unique design, and imagining its elemental counterparts opens up endless possibilities. Let’s look into a few ideas for its counterparts in Minecraft.

Note: This article is subjective and solely reflects the writer's opinion.

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Blaze variant ideas for Minecraft

An ice variant of Blaze would be a cool addition to Minecraft (Image via Mojang Studios)

An ice-themed Blaze could be named Blizzard, Freeze, or Icize, with two variants: blue ice and a normal version. This mob could spawn in icy biomes and fire frost projectiles that slow players. Defeating it might yield an Ice Rod, useful for crafting frost-related tools or items.

A thunder-themed variant, Blitze or Bolt, could spawn during thunderstorms or in new weather-based structures. It would likely spawn in a new structure if introduced. This mob might unleash electric projectiles or bolts of lightning and drop Lightning Rods or new conductive materials for crafting.

A rock-themed Blaze called Boulder could reside in a new structure inside caves or mountain biomes. Instead of fire, it would hurl stones at players. When defeated, it could drop Earth Shards, useful for crafting strong tools or armor.

Another poisonous variation, Haze, could spawn in swampy or toxic biomes. It would release clouds of harmful gas, causing damage over time. Defeating it could reward players with Toxic Rods, ideal for brewing new kinds of potions. This could also originate from the Nether, similar to its fiery counterpart.

Bronze, a mineral-based Blaze, would also be a unique addition. Found near ore-rich areas, it could drop Bronze Rods, which players could use to create specialized tools or decorative items. Bronze ore could also be introduced with this mob.

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Adding new Blaze variants to Minecraft will definitely evoke excitement and bring new challenges. Players could also experiment with new gameplay ideas like the mace with its drops.