This article applies to Bedrock versions of Minecraft only. See Mods for Minecraft: Java Edition article for customization for Minecraft: Java Edition.   What are add-ons? What do they add to the Minecraft e...

This article applies to Minecraft: Java Edition only. See Minecraft Add-Ons For Bedrock Versions article for Minecraft Bedrock customization. Modifications to Minecraft, or "mods," are available through seve...

Minecraft is not currently supported for use on Chromebooks. Minecraft will not run on a Chromebook under default settings. Because of this, Minecraft's system requirements list that it is compatible only wi...

There are many secret levels throughout Minecraft Dungeons, on the mainland and on the surrounding islands. These secret levels are not easy to come by and there is no guarantee that its location will appear...

The world of Minecraft is a vast and endless realm where players should expect the unexpected while exploring. With the many different biomes and regions there is also the chance that a structure or building...

Enchantments are upgrades that can be equipped to weapons and armor. Applying enchantments on items requires enchantment points which can be obtained by leveling up your character. To use an enchantment, go ...

When it comes to armor it’s all about the attributes. Style and creativity are a plus, but you want the best chance of survival against the Arch-Iliger’s army. The armor in Minecraft Dungeons gives you all o...

When purchasing Minecraft for either PC, Consoles or Mobile Devices you may encounter different game modes, each tailored to a unique type of play style. This article will discuss each game mode and what the...

Command blocks are mechanical blocks that when powered by redstone will run a command of your choice. To access the command blocks you must be an operator on the server/realm and in creative mode. It cannot ...

This article is specifically for Minecraft for Windows, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, or Mobile devices and other Bedrock versions of Minecraft.     Menu Exploration:   How to customize your in-game ch...

Enchanting is an in-game mechanic that allows you to give special abilities to tools and armor. You will need an enchanting table in survival mode, but you can use the ‘/enchant’ command if you are in creati...

Enchanting your tools can give your gear a huge boost or new abilities! Enchantments can be broken down into a few major groups based on what you are enchanting. Some are only available for armor while some ...

Here is a list of the default hotkeys when playing Minecraft: Java Edition: Scroll - Scrolls through your quick bar and the chat when opened.  Esc - Opens the game menu and allows cursor control. It also pa...

What is in the debug menu?  At first glance looking at the debug menu can be a bit overwhelming. We will break it down for you here to try to simplify things.    Here is what the menu looks like in-game: #1...

Note: This guide shows you how to set up and configure a Minecraft Server. However, doing this requires changing your home network's configuration and is not recommended unless you know what you are doing. I...

Do the Bedrock and Java versions of Minecraft share the same biomes?  Yes, both Bedrock and Java usually have the same biomes. However, because the games are updated at different times you may see a temporar...

Redstone is one of the more advanced elements in Minecraft. You can obtain it either by mining a block of redstone ore or by acquiring it from mob/dungeon loot. Redstone occurs across certain biomes in lower...

This article refers to version 1.16 of Minecraft and Minecraft: Java Edition.  You may have noticed that holding food in your hand will cause certain animals to stare and follow you. Different animals like d...

There are tons of things to do and explore in Minecraft! We don't want to spoil everything there is to offer, but if you are looking for a beginner guide to get started, you are in the right place. There are...

It is recommended to back up your Minecraft worlds to prevent them from being lost. This is especially important if you want to try out an experimental version of Minecraft such as a snapshot or beta. Minecr...

Minecraft is a sandbox video game played by navigating your character through a randomly generated world. While we encourage players to venture into the wild and find things out on their own, you'll find a l...