The bug
In 26.1-snapshot-9 and earlier, baby zombie-like mobs properly held their arms out in the zombie pose while holding an item. In 26.1-snapshot-10, they started holding their arms at their sides with no animations, and MC-306612 was reported. In 26.1-pre1, this was marked fixed, and the arms were given animations. However, they are still held at their side instead of using the zombie pose.
This affects zombies, zombie villagers, husks, drowned, and zombified piglins. Zombie villagers are additionally affected by MC-306805.
How to reproduce
/summon zombie ~ ~ ~ {IsBaby:1b,NoAI:1b,equipment:{mainhand:{id:"ghast_tear"}}}Expected behavior
Zombie should hold its arms out like it did in 26.1-snapshot-9
Observed behavior
Its arms are at its sides
Linked issues
is duplicated by 2
relates to 3
MC-306612
Baby zombies, baby husks, and gurgles now hold items like players do
Resolved
MC-306805
Baby zombie villagers' arms are positioned and move incorrectly when holding an item
Resolved
MC-306859
The arms of baby zombies, baby husks, gurgles, and baby zombie villagers clip through their worn chestplates when holding items
Resolved
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