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Surviving in Minecraft can be a real challenge, especially when you're starting out. From the dangers that lurk in the shadows to the sheer scale of the game's world, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. But don't worry, we've got you covered with some fresh Minecraft survival tips for 2023!
Whether you're a newcomer to the game or a seasoned veteran, you're sure to find something new and exciting in this article. We've gathered up some of the best tips to help you survive and thrive in the world of Minecraft.
And to make things easy to follow, we've organized our tips into sections based on where you are in the game. So whether you're just getting started or you're already near the end of the game, you'll find some useful advice here.
So buckle up, grab your pickaxe, and get ready to dive into the world of Minecraft survival!
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If you prefer watching a video over following a written tutorial, check out this helpful video:
The early game can be pretty tough for newbies, but fear not! We're here to help. Just follow these next ten steps, and you'll have survived your first night!
Get Wood
Craft a Pickaxe Using Wood
Mine Stone
Craft a Stone Pickaxe
Build a Dirt House - Nothing too fancy, just something to keep you safe at night
Find Sheep for Meat and Wool - Woold for a bed and some meat to keep your hunger in check.
Craft a Bed
Explore Surroundings - Take a walk on the wild side and discover what the world has to offer. Who knows, you might even find a village!
Mine Coal Until Nightfall - You need coal to craft torches, we don’t want any hostile mobs spawning near our dirt abode!
Go to sleep knowing you’ve survived! - Rest easy knowing you're alive, and wake up to a brand new day of adventure.
Day 1 is done, and now it's time to get down to business. But we won't give you any linear and restrictive advice here. The fun of Minecraft is doing things at your own pace whenever you want to. So, we'll simply suggest what to do next before you hit mid-game, which is around the time when you have enough gear to tackle the Nether.
Set up a wheat farm: You'll never have to worry about going hungry again, and you can even breed animals, especially cows.
Set up a sugarcane farm for the paper: We need a lot of paper to craft bookshelves, so create a large sugarcane farm.
Set up a cow farm for leather and food: You need leather to craft books.
Go mining fo coal, redstone (optional), lapis, and obviously diamonds: Skip strip mining, since the caves and cliffs update, you an find more diamonds just by exploring the caves.
Get the first three diamonds you got and craft a pickaxe: It’ll help you mine obsidian.
Using the diamond pickaxe, mine more diamonds and obsidian to get an enchanting table
Craft bookshelves and set up enchanting
Explore the world for loot: Pillager outposts, underwater ruins, shipwrecks, desert temples, etc
Build a small base with a storage room, enchanting, and brewing room
Get full diamond or iron armor enchanted
Get the mending enchantment as soon as possible by either trading or fishing, afk fish farms are easy to build.
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If you managed to follow the early game tips, you should be ready to take on the Nether. Here's what you should do next
Build the nether portal: You'll need obsidian and flint, and steel to create a portal to the Nether.
Raid Nether Fortress and get blaze rods: You can find Nether Fortress in the Nether and get Blaze Rods which are required for brewing potions.
Kill Wither skeletons: You need three wither skeleton skulls to summon the Wither, also grab some souls sand.
Kill Endermen to get ender pearls: Ender Pearls are a necessary item for locating and accessing The End.
Mine Quartz for EXP.
Raid Piglin Bastions: If you're feeling adventurous, raid Piglin Bastions for some loot, just make sure you bring your fighting skills along.
Build an iron farm: Build an iron farm and create your own army of iron golems, because who doesn't want a bunch of big metal buddies?
Sugarcane and creeper automated farm for rockets: Automate your rocket fuel production with sugarcane and creepers, just don't get too close to the explosive creepers.
Summon the Wither in an underground cave, slay it for the nether star, and craft a beacon.
Build a bigger base: It's time to upgrade your Minecraft mansion to a Minecraft castle because who doesn't want a moat and a drawbridge?
Raid ancient cities if you haven't yet: Raid ancient cities for some valuable loot, just watch out for the Warden.
Set up a storage sorting system if needed: Organize your hoard of items with a sorting system.
Mine netherite: Mine netherite for the ultimate upgrade, but be prepared to dig deep and face some fiery foes.
Upgrade to netherite gear (optional): If you want to be the ultimate Minecraft warrior, upgrade to netherite gear for some serious protection.
Raid ocean monument (optional): Take on the guardians and raid the ocean monument for some valuable items and resources, just don't forget your water-breathing potions.
Raid woodland mansion (optional): Explore the dark and spooky woodland mansion for some loot, but watch out for the vexes and evokers.
Fend off raids (optional): Protect your villagers and fend off raids for some valuable rewards, just don't forget to bring your trusty bow and arrow.
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Welcome to the grand finale of your Minecraft adventure, where all roads lead to the End! It's the moment you've been building up to (quite literally) - the ultimate test of your skills.
Craft ender eyes: Time to craft some magical eyes and begin the quest of finding that secret stronghold!
Locate stronghold: Follow the under eyes as they lead you on a magical mystery tour to the stronghold's hidden location.
Go to the end: Activate the portal with the ender eyes and step right in; it's the final countdown!
Kill Ender dragon: It's time to show that dragon who's the real boss around here, so let's get ready to rumble!
Well, well, well, look who's got the bragging rights now? You've only gone and beaten the game, haven't you? I mean, I always knew you had it in you, but to actually do it? That's quite the feat!
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You've defeated the Ender Dragon, saved the day, and proven your mettle as a true master of the game. But now, you're faced with the inevitable question - what next?
Fear not, my friend, for we've got you covered. There's a whole world of possibilities waiting for you in the post-game Minecraft universe. Here are just a few suggestions to get you started:
Raid end cities: Who doesn't love a good raid? After beating the Ender Dragon, head to the End dimension and ransack end cities for some sweet loot, including the coveted Elytra.
Get Elytra: Glide like a pro with the Elytra, the flying armor that makes traveling a breeze. Just make sure to raid enough end cities to get one.
Craft a lot of rockets: Need to take your flying skills to the next level? Craft a bunch of rockets using gunpowder, paper, and fireworks stars. Your inner astronaut will thank you.
Build bigger farms: As your hunger for resources grows, so should your farms. Plus, who doesn't love the satisfaction of a well-stocked larder?
Build a megabase: Take your building skills to new heights with a megabase - a complex and impressive structure that will leave your friends in awe. It's like a castle but way cooler.
Build a city: Want to be the mayor of your own Minecraft metropolis? Building a city is a massive undertaking, but the rewards are worth it - residential areas, shopping districts, parks, the possibilities are endless.
Build a whole civilization: Go big or go home, right? Take on the ultimate Minecraft challenge by building a complete civilization with multiple cities, towns, and villages. It's like SimCity but with more creepers.
If you're eager to put your newfound Minecraft survival skills to the test, we've got just the solution for you! Check out our comprehensive server list at minecraft-news.net/servers to find the perfect multiplayer environment to join. Once you've picked a server, dive right in and showcase your impressive survival abilities as you explore, build, and thrive in the world of Minecraft.
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