Nautilus Shell

The nautilus shell is a rare item in Minecraft, primarily used for crafting conduits. Players can obtain nautilus shells through fishing, defeating drowned, or trading with wandering traders. When fishing, nautilus shells are considered treasure items, with a low chance of being caught. This chance can be slightly increased by using a fishing rod enchanted with Luck of the Sea. Drowned have a chance to spawn holding a nautilus shell in their off-hand, which they will always drop when defeated. Wandering traders sell nautilus shells for 5 emeralds each, but only have 5 available per trade. Nautilus shells are essential for crafting conduits, which provide underwater breathing, night vision, and increased mining speed and attack power. It's worth noting that nautiluses are real-world creatures, a type of cephalopod related to squid, octopuses, and cuttlefish, known for their beautiful shells and often called "living fossils." While there are no living nautiluses in the game, their shells remain a valuable item for players exploring the underwater world.