Important Things to Know About Returning to Minecraft

Minecraft is constantly evolving with yearly updates, which can be confusing for returning players. Here are 11 key points to help you get back into the game:

1. Diamond Armor

• Strength: Currently, diamond armor is the second strongest in the game, second only to Netherite.
• Acquisition: You can obtain a full enchanted diamond armor set without mining diamonds by trading with an Armorer Villager.

2. Crop Farming Techniques

• Farming Strategy: Alternate different crop types (e.g., one row of wheat, one row of potatoes) instead of planting the same crop next to each other for faster growth.

3. Trial Chambers (1.21 Update)

• New Structure: Introduced in the 1.21 update; they are underground structures where players face trials of mobs for rewards.
• Mob Scaling: The number of mobs adapts based on the number of players.
• Finding Them: You can get a map to the nearest Trial Chamber from a Cartographer Villager at level 3.

4. Inventory Management with Donkeys

• Storage Solution: Attach chests to tamed donkeys for extra inventory space; they can be leashed to carry multiple donkeys.

5. Villager Safety from Zombies

• Defense Method: Breaking stairs leading to villager doors prevents zombies from breaking them down, while allowing villagers to still enter.

6. Crossbow Usage

• Weapon Upgrade: Using firework rockets instead of arrows transforms the crossbow into a powerful ranged weapon, dealing 9 hearts of damage.

7. Finding Diamonds

• New Best Method: Explore underwater caves for more exposed diamonds, as diamonds are less visible in the larger caves of the recent updates.

8. Wolves Updates

• New Features: Wolves can now wear armor and have different skins based on their biome; there are 9 types of wolves.
• Wolf Armor: Crafted using armadillo scutes.

9. Dealing with Wardens

• Combat Strategy: To kill a warden, tower up at least 26 blocks in an ancient city and shoot it with a bow; wardens are immune to lava.

10. Piglin Bastions and Netherite Upgrade Templates

• Importance: Bastions house the Netherite upgrade template, essential for creating Netherite gear.
• Template Duplication: You can duplicate the upgrade template using 1 template, 7 diamonds, and 1 netherrack.

11. The Mace Weapon (1.21 Update)

• New Weapon: Found in Trial Chambers, it has a unique smash attack that increases damage based on the height of the fall.
• Infinite Damage Potential: Damage increases infinitely with fall height.
• Breach Enchantment: This enchantment reduces armor effectiveness against the Mace, useful in PvP.

Conclusion

• Remember these tips to enhance your gameplay experience in Minecraft. Enjoy your adventure!