As the sun rises on your first day in Minecraft, you find yourself in an expansive world filled with endless possibilities and lurking dangers. With only a few hours of daylight to gather essential resources, every second counts. Your mission is clear: gather wood, craft tools, and build a shelter before nightfall brings hostile mobs to your doorstep. This survival guide will equip you with the crucial steps to not only survive your first day but thrive in your new blocky adventure. Prepare to dig, craft, and conquer as you embark on a journey that will test your creativity and resourcefulness!
A random spawn point
After you start the game, you may feel a bit lost, because there are no hints as to what you are supposed to do, and how. Thanks to this guide, you will start the game in a good way, without taking the unnecessary attempts that might end in a failure, and starting over.
Collect wood
The first thing that you should do is collect 5 bricks of any wood. To do that, target a tree and press, and hold down, the attack button. You will notice small cracks appearing on the tree. Once you have destroyed it, you may collect wood – the object on the ground, next to your character (as decreased in size levitating bricks) are automatically “sucked in” by your character. you will also receive the “Getting Wood” achievement.
The inventory
Now, press the inventory button. For performing this action, you will receive the “Taking Inventory” achievement. Carry over the wood to one of the four slots next to the character’s icon. In the slot that used to be empty, you will notice the effect of processing the materials provided in the given fields. This is the process that the game calls crafting and allows you to create certain goods, using the elements that are available to you, with adherence to recipes. Now, click the boards, to craft them. In the corner you will notice information on the number of object created with one click.
The Crafting Table
Now you need to craft the Crafting Table by stacking four boards in the crafting field. You will receive the “Benchmarking” achievement. Next, you need to select it from the quick menu and place it in your world by clicking. Then, click on the table to open it.
First craft Sticks by stacking one board onto another in the Crafting Table or in the crafting fields in the inventory. After one crafting session, you will get 4 sticks. Note that the Crafting Table has 9 slots for the materials to craft items. Thanks to this, you can craft items which you would not be able to craft otherwise.
The pickaxe
Now you can craft your first tool. It is going to be a wooden pickaxe. Regardless of the materials for its blade (just like in the case of the remaining tools) the recipe always looks like in the above screenshot. The recipes for the remaining tools can be found in the chapter devoted to Crafting. After you have crafted the pickaxe you will receive the “Time to Mine!” achievement.
Coal
The problem in the game is not to survive the day, but to survive the night, when the dangerous mobs crawl out to the surface. That is why, on day one, you should not occupy yourself with fighting them, but rather with avoiding them. Mobs appear in dark places, that is why the first element that you need to find is Coal. It will make it possible to craft a torch that provides light and safety. Coal is a common natural resource in the game, you can find it under the ground and on the surface. It is easiest to find it in the case of truncated mountains.
The torch
to craft a torch you need to use coal and stick, which results in four torches. To put the torch, use the action key and target the block – its upper part or any of its sides. You can destroy torches at any time, which will give you the opportunity to take it back into the inventory.
An example house
By looking at the Sun, you will be able to tell when dusk is coming. If this is what is happening, you should prepare a sleeping place for yourself. The best idea is to use a cave, where you can also dig overnight (if you have the torch). You can also dig a small cave yourself. Put a torch inside. A good idea is also to fit entrance door, which monsters cannot open (apart from zombie, that can destroy wooden door).
Door
To build door, you need boards and crafting table, in which you arrange them with adherence to the 2×3 arrangement.
Sheep
If you, however, still have some daylight to spend, you can set out to find sheep and food. Sheep, because thanks to wool that you receive after you kill them, you can craft a bed.
Bed
The bed will allow you to sleep through the night without the necessity to wait for daylight. to craft it, however, you need to use the above recipe: you need boards and wool. Bed is especially important because, after you sleep in one, becomes your spawn point up until it is destroyed. If it you sleep in a different bed, this will be the one to receive that function.
An apple
What are the most common mistakes new players make on their first day in Minecraft
New players in Minecraft often make several common mistakes on their first day, which can hinder their survival and enjoyment of the game. Here are the most frequent pitfalls:
- Neglecting to Gather Enough Resources: Many beginners fail to collect a sufficient amount of wood and stone early on. It’s crucial to gather at least 20 wood blocks and 20 cobblestone before nightfall to craft essential tools and a furnace.
- Not Crafting a Bed: A common oversight is not prioritizing the crafting of a bed from wool gathered from sheep. This allows players to skip the dangerous night and avoid hostile mobs, which can be overwhelming for newcomers.
- Ignoring Food Sources: New players often overlook the importance of gathering food. Hunting animals for meat is essential for maintaining health, especially when starting out.
- Failing to Create a Shelter: Many beginners underestimate the need for shelter at night. Instead of building or finding a safe place, they might remain exposed, leading to quick deaths from mobs.
- Not Marking Their Spawn Point: Players frequently forget to mark their spawn point or note their coordinates, making it difficult to return after exploring or dying.
- Using Wooden Tools for Too Long: Some new players stick with wooden tools instead of quickly upgrading to stone tools, which are more durable and efficient for resource gathering.
By avoiding these common mistakes, new players can enhance their chances of survival and enjoy their first day in the vast world of Minecraft.
What are some advanced tips for surviving the first night
Surviving the first night in Minecraft can be a daunting task for new players. Here are some advanced tips to help ensure your survival:
1. Create a Secure Shelter
- Wall Yourself In: Quickly build a simple shelter using dirt or cobblestone to block off access from mobs. A small, enclosed space will keep you safe until morning.
- Expand Your Shelter: Consider making your shelter an L-shape or adding a second layer to create more space and hide from mobs.
2. Utilize Light Sources
- Craft and Place Torches: Gather coal and wood to craft torches. Placing them around your shelter will prevent hostile mobs from spawning nearby, as they only appear in dark areas.
3. Go Underground
- Mine During the Night: If you have enough resources, dig down to mine for valuable ores like iron and coal. This keeps you busy and reduces the risk of encountering mobs above ground.
4. Prepare Food
- Cook Food with a Furnace: Before night falls, gather raw meat from animals and craft a furnace to cook it. Eating cooked food restores more hunger points than raw food, which is crucial for your survival.
5. Craft Essential Tools
- Upgrade Your Tools: Use your initial wooden tools to gather cobblestone and craft stone tools, which are more durable and effective for resource collection.
- Make a Bed: If you can collect enough wool from sheep, craft a bed to sleep through the night and set your spawn point, ensuring you have a safe place to return if you die.
6. Mark Your Spawn Point
- Use Landmarks or Coordinates: Mark your spawn point with a dirt pillar or note the coordinates so you can find your way back if needed.
By following these advanced strategies, you’ll not only survive your first night but also set yourself up for success in the expansive world of Minecraft.
