Not Today, Thank You
Deflect a projectile with a Shield
Overview
Not Today, Thank You is a task advancement in the Minecraft tab of Minecraft's advancement system, carrying the in-game description "Deflect a projectile with a Shield." It branches directly off Suit Up, so that earlier advancement is its prerequisite and must be earned first. The Minecraft tab covers the main story progression tree. Not Today, Thank You was added in Minecraft 1.12 and remains part of the current 1.21 advancement set.
It is rated Easy difficulty on this site: can be completed quickly with minimal resources. Good for beginners. It uses the standard task frame, meaning it is a normal step in the tree rather than a goal or challenge milestone. Nothing else in the tree depends on it, so it is a leaf at the tip of its branch.
In tree terms, Not Today, Thank You sits fifth along its line: the full path from the Minecraft root reads Minecraft -> Stone Age -> Getting an Upgrade -> Acquire Hardware -> Suit Up -> Not Today, Thank You. That means 5 advancements must be completed before this one becomes available, and Not Today, Thank You is one of 14 total advancements in the Minecraft tab. No other advancement shares its parent, so it is the only thing that branches from Suit Up.
How to Complete Not Today, Thank You
Earning Not Today, Thank You comes down to the following, performed in order:
- Craft a shield from 1 iron ingot and 6 planks, then block an incoming projectile (arrow, fireball, etc.) by right-clicking with the shield.
- Find a skeleton and block its arrow for the easiest method.
Tips & Fastest Route
Tips & Fastest Route- Fastest route: Raise a shield (hold use) facing a skeleton and let its arrow strike the shield.
- Any projectile works, including ghast fireballs, blaze fireballs, snowballs from a stray, and other players' arrows.
- Holding the shield up for about a quarter of a second before impact guarantees the block registers.
- Make sure Suit Up is already ticked off before you start, otherwise Not Today, Thank You will not be tracked even if you perform the steps correctly.
- This is one of the more approachable Minecraft advancements, so it is a good early target while you build toward the harder entries deeper in the branch.
Common Mistakes
Common Mistakes- Taking the hit without the shield raised will not count; the projectile must actually be deflected.
- Remember that Not Today, Thank You will not appear as available until Suit Up is done, since the game only tracks an advancement once its parent has been unlocked.
Reward & What It Unlocks
Reward & What It UnlocksCompleting Not Today, Thank You grants 10 experience points. The XP drops at your position the moment the advancement fires.
It is a leaf advancement, so nothing further unlocks from it; it stands as a completed tip of its branch.
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Not Today, Thank You Advancement FAQ
How do you get the Not Today, Thank You advancement in Minecraft?
Raise a shield (hold use) facing a skeleton and let its arrow strike the shield. In full, craft a shield from 1 iron ingot and 6 planks, then block an incoming projectile (arrow, fireball, etc.) by right-clicking with the shield. Find a skeleton and block its arrow for the easiest method.
What do you need for Not Today, Thank You?
Before you can work on it you must have completed Suit Up. Craft a shield from 1 iron ingot and 6 planks, then block an incoming projectile (arrow, fireball, etc.) by right-clicking with the shield. Find a skeleton and block its arrow for the easiest method.
Which advancement tab is Not Today, Thank You in?
Not Today, Thank You is in the Minecraft tab, hanging beneath Suit Up. Its in-game advancement ID is minecraft:story/deflect_arrow.
Is Not Today, Thank You part of the Suit Up branch?
Yes. Not Today, Thank You sits directly below Suit Up in the Minecraft tree, so you must earn Suit Up first. It is a leaf, so nothing further unlocks from it.
How much XP does Not Today, Thank You give and how hard is it?
Not Today, Thank You awards 10 XP and is rated Easy difficulty.