ThrowingDiskOfficial announcement
Throwing Disc mechanics
Understand returning throws, hard-surface bounces and multi-target hits, with the limits of the announcement made explicit.
Source reviewed
It returns after a throw
Return is part of the announced weapon behavior. The announcement does not specify return speed, catch timing, maximum simultaneous discs or what happens if your inventory fills. Do not assume those rules from a trident or a mod.
Hard surfaces can extend the flight
Mojang describes a short natural travel distance that can be extended by ricocheting off hard surfaces. No numerical range, bounce cap, angle equation or list of qualifying blocks is given.
One path can reach several enemies
Enemies lined up along the trajectory can all be hit. This does not establish a hit limit, repeated damage on the same target, return-path damage or behavior against armor and shields. Those require tests.
What we will measure
Tests will record the edition and exact build, throw origin, target positions, surface blocks, elapsed ticks and video evidence. We will distinguish outbound hits from return-path hits and repeat each setup before reporting a result.
Throwing Disc mechanics questions
Does the Throwing Disc return after a throw?
Yes. Return after throwing is explicitly described in the announcement. Return speed, catch timing and inventory-full behavior are not specified there.
How many times can a Throwing Disc bounce?
No numerical bounce cap is given. Mojang says ricocheting off hard surfaces can extend the disc’s short natural travel distance.
Can the Throwing Disc hit the same enemy on its return?
The cited announcement confirms hits on enemies lined up in the trajectory, but does not establish repeat hits on one enemy or damage on the return path. Those need testing.