- Gather Resources in the Day, Hide at Night
When starting out, focus on collecting essentials like wood, coal, and food during the day when it’s safe. At night, monsters emerge so take shelter underground or in a small hut.
- Craft Better Tools ASAP
Upgrade from wooden tools as soon as possible. Craft stone tools, then iron, and eventually diamond for maximum efficiency in gathering resources and fighting mobs.
- Build a Shelter and Bed
A bed allows you to sleep through the night and reset your spawn point. Build a small shelter first, then expand to a larger base with storage and crafting rooms.
- Hunt Animals for Food
Kill cows, pigs and chickens nearby to collect meat for cooking food. Having a steady food supply prevents hunger and regenerates health.
- Light Up Your Surroundings
Use torches, glowstone and other light sources to illuminate dark areas at night and deter monster spawns near your base. Light is key for safety.
- Enchant Your Equipment
Enchant tools, weapons and armor to give them huge boosts. Useful enchantments include Efficiency, Fortune, Protection, and Sharpness. Use an Enchantment Table.
- Beware Lava and High Drops
Be extra cautious around lava in caves which causes instant death if touched. Also take care near high cliffs and drops to avoid lethal fall damage.
- Learn to Block and Dodge
Get adept at blocking hits with a shield and dodging creeper explosions. These combat skills will save your life during battles.
- Grow Crops and Breed Animals
Cultivate wheat, potatoes, carrots and beetroots to have renewable food. Breed cows and sheep for a steady supply of meat and wool.
- Explore and Collect Resources
Keep expanding your exploration to find rare resources like iron, gold, diamonds and Netherite. Seek out loot in structures too!
Master these survival tips and you’ll be on your way to thriving in the expansive world of Minecraft!
