For any given block in Minecraft, there are a handful of others with similar colors and even textures. Mixing such blocks together in walls, floors, and anything else – either randomly or in patches – can be a fantastic way to stop things from becoming a bit flat or monotone. It works better in some … Read more
When working on a build, many players put hours into making the outside look amazing, and then all the inside gets is some carpet, a furnace and a crafting table, and some chests next to a bed. A great way to take your build to the next level is to make it look fantastic both … Read more
Throwing down some saplings and doing the standard bonemeal spam is fine, but if you want to take your builds up a notch, doing the trees yourself as well can be utterly transformative. It doesn’t have to be anything fancy or complicated. Even small trees that are just alternatives to the vanilla ones (like those … Read more
Once you’ve got your buildings sorted and connected them all up with pretty paths, it can be a great idea to add some custom builds along said path to really make the area come alive. Things like ponds, campsites, or even just benches are great for adding atmosphere to an area. Details like this are … Read more
Whether it’s small houses in a quaint village or giant skyscrapers in an industrial city, putting effort into how players move between the buildings is another great way to take things to the next level. A well-done path or road can really help an area feel cohesive and improve the town as a whole. Path … Read more
Every time you need a space to set up something new – an enchanting room, some brewing stands, a storage system – it’s easy to just add them into your main base and call it a day. A great way to build up a town, however, is to give each of these things its own … Read more
Zombie Villagers are a more recent addition to Minecraft. Essentially, the villagers get hit with a disease that turns them into zombies. However, you can cure them and activate their trading post. First, you have to inflict the Weakness status on the Zombie, which you can do with a potion. After that, you give it … Read more
It’s a good idea to tame a group (read: army) of dogs to hunt with. They are great in combat and can help turn the tide in your favor. However, you may want to give them all different names and differentiate them further. You can easily do that by changing the color of their collar. … Read more
Mooshrooms are a special type of cow that are exclusive to the Mushroom Biome. They are similar to regular cows and you can even milk them… except you won’t get what you expected. Instead of milk, you get mushroom stew. This is actually very useful as the stew can restore some of your hunger bar. … Read more
Crouching is a useful way to expand your movement options. By crouching, you can actually walk a little bit off the edge of a block, and you can’t fall. This is ideal when you’re building a bridge-like structure. Be careful you don’t let go of the crouch button. If you do, then your character will … Read more