Notch revealed a screenshot of one of the new monsters for 1.8!
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Seen here is a screenshot of a new monster in the works for 1.8. While Notch didn't specify exactly what it was, it seems fairly apparent that this new arrival in Minecraft isn't especially friendly-looking. What is it? What can it do? We will keep you updated as this information becomes available!
Update - Thanks to Nyanners and KSMF, respectively, for the following two enhanced images!
How about Wraiths?
They look like wraiths, in any case...
Gimme 20 diamondz
no wifin in the club!
Thats a huge mushroom.
Well, they seem to be friendly, since Notch is standing within 16 blocks of one, which is the minimum range a hostile mob needs to spot and attack you. They do not seem to attack, so they're probably friendly.
Second, they are holding blocks. Why would a hostile mob hold a block? It makes more sense if they were to use them to build stuff. They break the blocks to level out an area and then start building on it.
Who knows?
also whats with the blocks to the right and above? i dont recognize them ._.