Whether you’re starting a first playthrough or need some expert advice on the Nether and other parts of the endgame, you’ll find something useful in this special volume. We will take you through the game’s combat, building, survival, secrets and more with tips, tricks and guides. So grab your pickaxe and sword and let’s go.
WELCOME
BASICS
BLOCKS AND MINING • What are those chunky materials that make up the world?
BUILDING • Whether you’re constructing a base, or just a bit of landscaping, building is a key feature
HUNGER AND HEALTH • This is what keeps you alive, so if you want to survive you better make sure you know how it works!
LIGHT • If you’re worried about safety, let there be light
FARMING • Never go hungry in Minecraft with an endless supply of food
FISHING • How to craft a fishing rod and get started catching fish
MOVEMENT • The basics of getting around the worlds of Minecraft
WHAT ARE MOBS DROPS?
BASIC SECRETS
SURVIVAL
YOUR FIRST DAY IN MINECRAFT • What should your priorities be when you first start the game?
NIGHT TIME • What happens in the Overworld when the sun goes down?
BUILD YOUR FIRST BASE • Everything you need to know to stay safe
INTO THE CAVES • How to make every journey into the underground a successful one
SPAWN POINTS AND SPAWNING • Respawning in Minecraft works differently to many other games. Here’s how…
UNDERSTAND JOB SITE BLOCKS • We take a closer look at the various blocks you will use for cooking, crafting and more
WEAPONS, ARMOUR AND REPAIRING GEAR • Going out for an adventure? Then you’ll need to know these things…
MACE • This hefty weapon may look cumbersome but it has some cool features
EVERY MOB IN MINECRAFT • Every creature you can discover in the Overworld, Nether and End
PASSIVE MOBS • These are creatures that will not harm the player, even when attacked – in fact, they will most likely run away
NEUTRAL MOBS • These creatures can be passive but will turn hostile if provoked. Not all neutral mobs are provoked by doing the same thing, though, so be careful when you see these
HOSTILE MOBS • Getting close to any of these creatures can be dangerous as hostile mobs are some of the most lethal ones in the game. All hostile mobs have a detection range – getting within this range will cause the creature to seek you out and attack
SURVIVAL SECRETS
EXPLORE
THE DIMENSIONS OF MINECRAFT • What you need to know about each and how to get to them
EVERY BIOME IN MINECRAFT • We have explored every corner of Minecraft to find out what each biome offers
FLATLAND
WOODLAND
MOUNTAINS
SAND
MARSHLANDS
CAVES
NETHER BIOMES
End biomes
EXPLORING THE OVERWORLD • Safely make your way through all of the biomes in this vast dimension
EVERY STRUCTURE IN MINECRAFT • Strange constructs can be found all around the Overworld and other dimensions
EXPLORATION SECRETS • Remember these tips when you’re out exploring the realms of MInecraft
NETHER & THE END
PREPARE FOR THE NETHER • What to take with you before you head into this lethal dimension
ENTER THE NETHER • How to construct and activate Nether portals
EXPLORE THE NETHER • How to get around the most dangerous dimension in Minecraft
MOBS OF THE NETHER • The creatures that wander the Nether can be stronger and scarier than anything found in the Overworld
PREPARE FOR THE END • Are you ready to beat the game? Well, without these items you might not make it
ENTER THE END • Finding an End portal can be...