The Ultimate Minecraft 1.20 Survival Guide - New World To Elytra

Recent questions

• How do I start in survival Minecraft?

  To begin in survival Minecraft, start by analyzing your surroundings and collecting three logs. Turn these logs into planks, make a crafting table, create sticks, and craft a wooden pickaxe. Use the wooden pickaxe to mine stone, make a stone pickaxe, gather enough stone for tools and furnaces, and craft tools and furnaces. Explore to locate useful resources, gather more logs, and find a good food source. Obtain a bed by either crafting it from sheep wool or finding a village with a bed. Explore further to find valuable resources like Enderman for ender pearls, craft boats for safety, and collect gunpowder from creepers. Look for villages, caves, and valuable structures like blacksmith houses for loot and resources. Trap two villagers in a village to protect them from zombies, gather sugar cane for future use, and collect bamboo for various purposes. Depending on the biome, gather resources like sugar cane, sand, logs, and fish, and explore valuable structures like desert temples.

• What are essential items for Nether exploration?

  Essential items for Nether exploration include a diamond sword, bow and arrows, Overworld blocks like dirt and cobblestone, torches, and golden apples. Consider bringing string for bamboo scaffolding, extra iron, and Ender Pearls for emergencies. The first step in Nether exploration is marking coordinates; use F3 and F2 in Java Edition or turn on coordinates in Bedrock. Explore the Nether to find another Fortress, marking a safe route back using torches or blocks. Inside the Nether Fortress, mark areas to avoid and eliminate unproductive paths. Be cautious of blazes and wither skeletons; use shields and strategic block placements for safety. Check Nether Fortress chests for loot like diamonds and gold; prioritize blaze rods and Netherwart. Farm blaze rods by isolating Blazes, destroying fire underneath them, and checking shield durability. Hunt Enderman in the Warped Forest for ender pearls, using boats in Java Edition to avoid fall damage.

• How do I locate the stronghold in Minecraft?

  Use Eyes of Ender to locate the stronghold by throwing them in an open area and following the direction they indicate. Travel around 500-600 blocks in the direction shown by the Eyes of Ender to locate the stronghold, as they won't be near spawn. Gather coal for torches to explore the stronghold effectively and kill animals for a good food source before facing the Ender Dragon. Look for secret items in structures along the way to the stronghold, like diamonds in blacksmith chests, to aid in your journey. Use scaffolding crafted from string and bamboo to navigate the stronghold and block off explored areas to avoid confusion. Break the silverfish spawner near the stronghold portal and set up a temporary base to enchant your gear with an enchanting table found in the stronghold libraries.

• What should I do after defeating the Ender Dragon?

  After defeating the Ender Dragon, collect XP orbs and the dragon egg, then proceed to the end city for further exploration. In the End City, players can find valuable loot such as the Elytra for unlimited flight, Shulkers, and the rare Dragon Head, which can be worn and has unique Redstone interactions. To efficiently navigate the End Cities, players should mark the coordinates of the End Gateway, craft Shulker boxes for storage, and switch out Elytra with low durability for new ones found in subsequent End Ships, ensuring a continuous cycle of exploration and loot collection.

• How can I efficiently explore the End and find my first elytra?

  To efficiently explore the End and find your first elytra, ensure you have a substantial amount of fireworks to avoid returning to the Overworld. Each piece of gunpowder equals three firework rockets, so aim for around 20 pieces to create a stack of fireworks. When fighting creepers for gunpowder, always carry a shield to easily block their explosions and avoid harm. Light up the end portal, go through it, and defeat the Ender Dragon. Spawn locations in the end can vary, requiring careful navigation. Destroy all end crystals to prevent the Ender Dragon from regenerating. Use ender pearls and building blocks for mobility and safety. Be cautious of the Ender Dragon's attacks, especially the dragon's breath. Safely scaffold up to reach and destroy the remaining end crystals. Hit the Ender Dragon with arrows and swords, aiming for its head for maximum damage. Utilize water buckets for safety in case of falls and Ender Dragon attacks.