Useful tips to Speedrun in Minecraft 1.19

Minecraft is a huge game and doesn't have any ending. However, most players agree that killing the last dragon and entering the exit portal is pretty much the end of the game. With this in mind, a new type of gameplay was created around defeating the Ender dragon as quickly as possible: Speedrun.

In addition to using speedrun seeds to gain an early advantage in the game, there are still people who want to experience a new gameplay without tools. If you belong to the second group, here are the most helpful tips for beginners to Speedrun in Minecraft.

Complete many quests on the first day

Most speed racing is done on random worlds instead of custom worlds. Therefore, the first day is very important, as the player needs to maximize the amount of resources that can be collected in his region.

Try to do as many quests as you can on the first day, such as cooking food or smelting iron while mining to earn more. Wood, stone, iron and food are the most important resources, the more you collect, the easier it will be to run later.

Possess a shield

Players often overlook the use of shields, but this item is essential to Speedrun quickly. Creating a shield is quite easy with 6 pieces of wood and an iron ingot.

Shields are very important in dealing with Blazes and their fireballs. They are one of the mobs that need killing to get the fire stick and their ranged attacks are really annoying. Dying in the Nether is the easiest way to ruin speedruns in Minecraft, so it's best for everyone to get a shield first.

Don't waste time looking for diamonds

While diamonds are one of the most iconic Minecraft items, diamond weapons and armor help in battle, they aren't necessary to beat the game.

Gamers should not spend time searching for diamonds while speedrun. Usually, finding diamonds in speedrun is a waste of time. Diamonds are not always easy to obtain and are not worth the trouble for players trying to beat the game as quickly as possible.

Of course, if the player can happen to find diamonds during speedrun then definitely should collect them for extra rewards.

Defeat Ender Dragon

It is necessary to clear the crystals with the weapon first, as it is very difficult to kill the Ender Dragon without destroying them. The player can then use one of the following tricks:

1. Wait until the dragon Ender lands on the exit of the end portal and jumps to deliver critical hits.
2. Critical hits will kill the dragon in 3-4 times.
3. Use the stone ax because it deals more damage than both the diamond sword and the Netherite sword. Netherite diamonds and gears aren't always easy to find and aren't worth the risk.

Using an exploding bed

One of the best ways to defeat the Ender Dragon in Minecraft is with the help of a bed. The bed will explode when the player tries to sleep on it while in any dimension other than the Overworld. Luckily, there is a trick to avoid dying and damage other mobs instead. It works extremely effectively against Ender Dragon.

During the game, remember to collect or place as many beds as possible. Bring them to a dead end when it's time to face the final boss.

To perform this trick, gamers need to wait until the dragon goes down to the pit in the middle of the battlefield. Stand in the rock pit where the dragon perch and place the bed under the dragon's head. Then place a block between the bed and the pit to create a barrier. Finally, try to get the character to sleep on the bed and this will cause it to explode.

This series of actions will cause the dragon Ender to explode. Remember that doing these operations incorrectly can backfire and people will die. So practice well before officially joining the battle.

Practice falling into a bucket of water

The way players interact with water is quite special in Minecraft. As long as the character touches the water, the damage from falls from any height is reduced to 0. This leads to a trick known as the Water Bucket, where the player creates a surface of water just before the fall. to eliminate fall damage.

People can do this trick with the following steps:

1. Place a bucket of water in the hotbar and it's ready to go.
2. Switch to bucket of water when falling.
3. Pour buckets of water just before hitting the ground to neutralize fall damage. This trick takes practice to master.

Get Ender Pearl and Blaze Powder quickly

To reach the End dimension, the player needs to create the Eye of Ender and activate the End portal in the stronghold.

The End Gate requires a total of 12 Eye of Ender to activate, each individual frame block has a 10% chance of containing 1 when created. Eyes of Ender can be crafted using the Ender Pearl and Blaze Powder, purchased from Enderman and Blaze respectively. This is the most challenging part of speedrun, as killing some dangerous mobs with weak gear can be quite difficult.

How to collect Blaze Powder

Blaze appears in the Nether fortress and is quite easy to destroy. Their attacks can be completely blocked with shields. They also spawn around spawners so it's easier for players to get at least 6 blaze rods. Finding the Nether fortress is the main issue here and the fastest way to do this is to use a seed.

How to collect Ender Pearl

Collecting Enderman in the forests is the simplest way. However, defeating Enderman is not easy as they are one of the most dangerous mobs in Minecraft.

To kill Enderman, it's important to hit the legs so they can't teleport. Don't aim at them with a bow as they can teleport before the weapon reaches Enderman.

Furthermore, try to find a firm position where you can lean back. This strategy will prevent Enderman from teleporting behind and catching the player by surprise.

The player can also trade with Piglin for an Ender Pearl, but this method is completely random and therefore unreliable.

Practice building the Nether Gate

Players need to create a Nether portal, go into the Nether to find Blaze Rod and Ender Pearl. This means constantly creating a Nether portal, as finding ruined portals in the Overworld is much harder than getting water and lava.

To create a Nether portal with water and lava, gamers need to follow these steps:

1. First, get 10 lava source blocks in a bucket and 1 bucket of water. Players do not need to have all 10 blocks at once, but try to have at least 2. Molding is a groove, 1 block wide and 2-4 blocks long.
2. Pour lava into each block of the trench, then place water on the mold to turn the lava into obsidian. Expand the frame upwards and repeat the process to create the next layers.
3. Finally, dig up the dirt around the gate and light it up. Keep the Nether portal inside a lighted building.