Not Today, Thank You
The in-game hint for Not Today, Thank You reads “Deflect a projectile with a Shield”, and here is what actually counts: It triggers when a mob or player hurts you in the way described. It's a regular advancement with no XP reward. It sits in the Minecraft tab, right after “Suit Up” on the advancement screen.
How to get Not Today, Thank You
Game dataIn-game hint: “Deflect a projectile with a Shield”
It triggers when a mob or player hurts you in the way described.
Track it (and import your progress) in the advancement checklist →
Where Not Today, Thank You sits in the tree
Advancements appear on the in-game screen once the one before them is done. This is the path from the Minecraft tab's root.
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Data: Minecraft Java Edition 26.3 game files. How we source this
Not Today, Thank You comes right after “Suit Up” in the Minecraft tab. It completes the moment its single requirement is met. It's a regular advancement with no XP reward.
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Not Today, Thank You FAQ (Java 26.3)
How do you get the Not Today, Thank You advancement?
The in-game hint reads “Deflect a projectile with a Shield”. It triggers when a mob or player hurts you in the way described.
Which tab is Not Today, Thank You in?
It's in the Minecraft tab, right after “Suit Up”.
Does Not Today, Thank You give XP?
No, it gives no experience; it counts toward your advancement total.