20 Things You Should Know if you Just Got back into Minecraft

Summary

This video script offers a comprehensive guide for returning Minecraft players, highlighting numerous updates and new mechanics. It covers changes to AFK fish farms, the introduction of crawling, mining strategies at levels 8 and -58, and the functionality of barrels over chests. The script also discusses new mob mechanics, villager trading dynamics, and the addition of features like the respawn anchor and the wither rose. It concludes with tips on using TNT, campfires, chest boats, and navigating the mysterious ancient cities, ensuring viewers are well-equipped for their Minecraft adventures.

Takeaways

• 🐟 Mojang has reduced the effectiveness of AFK fish farms designed before version 1.16, and the ability to get treasure loot from them has been removed.
• 💎 A new requirement for treasure loot is a 5x5x2 block area of open water, which affects the design of reliable fish farms.
• 🕊️ Crawling has been introduced as a new method of transport in Minecraft, allowing players to move in tight spaces using trapdoors or pistons.
• 🏞️ Strip mining at level 12 is no longer effective; instead, players should mine at levels 8 and -58 for optimal ore access.
• 📦 Barrels are a more efficient storage option than chests, using fewer resources and offering additional functionality.
• 🦹‍♂️ Pillager outposts generate in the overworld and introduce new mechanics, including the ability to trigger raids and the presence of the new mob, the goat horn.
• 🛌 Beds can now be used in the Nether with the introduction of the Respawn Anchor, crafted using crying obsidian and glowstone.
• 🌌 The Wither mob has been upgraded to drop Wither Roses when it kills entities, useful for mob farms and as a decoration.
• 🔥 Nether wood, specifically crimson and warped stems, are fireproof and can be used for building around lava in both the Nether and the Overworld.
• 🌳 Mangrove wood is the first new type of wood added to Minecraft since 2013, featuring a unique texture and functionality similar to normal wood.
• 🛑 TNT now drops experience and resources from destroyed blocks when ignited by a player, and beds in the Nether no longer explode when used as Respawn Anchors.

Q & A

What has changed with AFK fish farms in Minecraft 1.16?

AFK fish farms no longer yield treasure loot because Mojang now requires a 5x5x2 block area of open water for treasure loot to be obtained.

How can players enter crawl mode in Minecraft?

Players can enter crawl mode by placing a trapdoor above them and activating it or by using a piston with a lever to push them into the crawling position.

At what levels should players strip mine for ores in Minecraft 1.18 and later?

Players should strip mine at level 8 for a variety of ores and at level -58 specifically for diamonds, redstone, some gold, and iron.

Why might barrels be a better storage option than chests in the early game?

Barrels use fewer planks than chests, can be opened from any angle, and can be placed with blocks above them, offering more versatile storage options.

What are the three important features of the Pillager Outpost in Minecraft?

The Pillager Outpost features pillagers that can trigger raids, contains goat horns that make unique sounds, and is home to the new Allay mob that can be tamed to find items.

How can players avoid being attacked by phantoms in Minecraft?

Players can avoid phantom attacks by getting into bed for at least a split second every three nights, which resets the phantom spawn timer.

What are the uses of the glow squid's ink sac in Minecraft?

The glow squid's ink sac can be used to craft glow item frames, which illuminate items, and to make signs glow in the dark when right-clicked with the ink sac.

How can players change a villager's trades in Minecraft?

Players can change a villager's trades by breaking and replacing their workstation until they get the desired trades. Trades lock in once the player trades with the villager.

What should players wear to avoid being attacked by Piglins in the Nether?

Players should wear any piece of gold armor to avoid being attacked by Piglins in the Nether.

What is the new use of the respawn anchor in Minecraft?

The respawn anchor, made with crying obsidian and glowstone, allows players to set their respawn point in the Nether. Each glowstone charge provides one respawn.

How has TNT been upgraded in recent Minecraft updates?

TNT now drops 100% of the blocks it breaks and grants experience if ignited by the player, unlike previous versions where it didn't drop all blocks or experience.

What is the advantage of using campfires for cooking in Minecraft?

Campfires allow players to cook items without any fuel and create a smoke signal when a hay bale is placed underneath, increasing the visibility of the smoke.

What is the function of a boat with a chest in Minecraft?

A boat with a chest allows players to transport items over water and access the chest inventory while in or outside the boat, though it only seats one player.

What should players be cautious of in ancient cities underground in Minecraft?

Players should avoid triggering shriekers and sensors, which can summon a warden after four shrieks, resulting in a highly dangerous encounter.