Brief Summary
This video provides a comprehensive guide on how to survive 100 days in Hardcore Minecraft, including defeating the Ender Dragon, the Wither, and a raid. It covers essential early-game strategies, resource gathering, enchanting, boss battles, and base building.
- Prioritize early resource gathering and crafting essential tools and armor.
- Establish a sustainable food source and prepare for enchanting.
- Secure your base and prepare for the Ender Dragon, Wither, and raids.
Day 1-7: Early Game Survival and Resource Gathering
Upon spawning, the initial focus should be on acquiring wood to craft a wooden pickaxe, which then allows for mining stone and creating a set of stone tools. The first day involves exploring the surrounding area to gather resources like wood, food, and accessible iron and coal. If possible, collect enough wool to craft a bed; otherwise, create a small underground shelter. Over the next few days, prioritize gathering a substantial amount of food and mining any iron encountered, but avoid deep cave exploration without armor. The first iron should be used to craft a shield or bucket for added protection. Once adequately protected, venture deeper into caves to mine more iron, saving it for a full set of iron armor before crafting other tools, except for an iron pickaxe.
Day 8-14: Village Exploration and Food Production
After gearing up, explore the area to locate a village, as villager trading is a highly advantageous feature in Minecraft. It's important to stay relatively close to the spawn point for future use. If the resources to protect villagers are lacking, ring the village bell and trap them in their houses for future trading. Establishing a consistent and reliable food source is crucial for long-term survival. A cow crusher is recommended for an infinite steak supply, but a crop farm should also be created to supply wheat for breeding cows and sugar cane for enchanting. Additionally, create a mine at Y-level 12 to gather resources like redstone, lapis lazuli, and diamonds, noting the coordinates of any spawners found for future XP farms.
Day 15-21: Enchanting Setup and XP Farming
With the enchanting setup in place, the next step is to acquire experience levels. One method is to create a mob spawner farm using any spawners found while mining. Another method involves traveling to the Nether to mine quartz, which can be dangerous but rewarding if precautions are taken, such as wearing a gold helmet. The third and potentially most efficient method is to trade with villagers, particularly trading sticks with a fletcher. Villager trading also allows for purchasing items from other villagers using emeralds, such as diamond armor from a master-level armorer. As leveling up requires more experience at higher levels, enchant gear as soon as level 30 is reached.
Day 22-28: Nether Fortress and Mid-Game Transition
With decent gear acquired, the focus shifts to finding a Nether fortress to collect blaze rods. While specific tips for locating a fortress are not provided, traveling in a straight line and using OptiFine to turn off fog and increase render distance are suggested. Inside the fortress, take caution and use barriers to block wither skeletons. Blazes can inflict significant damage quickly, so exercise caution when fighting them. Collect enough blaze rods to craft eyes of ender and brew potions. Reaching this point signifies the transition from early to mid-game, prompting the construction of a base, either by transforming an existing village or establishing a new base elsewhere.
Day 29-35: Base Building and Preparing for the End
When building a base, it's recommended to construct a wall around the area to keep mobs out and light up the surroundings to prevent spawning. Continue gathering XP and upgrading gear while working on the base. To avoid burnout, alternate between tasks and work on new projects. The next phase involves preparing for the Ender Dragon fight and locating the stronghold. Craft an ender chest to store extra gear, requiring a silk touch pickaxe to mine. Potions like slow falling and strength are recommended, along with plenty of arrows if an infinity bow is unavailable. Additional supplies include blocks and food. For end city raiding after the fight, bring extra blocks, gunpowder, paper, and a mending unbreaking 3 book to enchant an elytra.
Day 36-42: The Ender Dragon Fight
Once all gear is prepared, locate the stronghold, conserving eyes of ender. Upon reaching the stronghold, set up a Nether portal connected to the base for easier travel. The primary advice for the Ender Dragon fight is to utilize potions and avoid the dragon's breath. Repair tools with the XP gained from the dragon if they have mending. After defeating the dragon, the next objective is to acquire an elytra and shulker boxes. After jumping through the end gateway, increase render distance and prepare to bridge, as finding a city can take time. Exercise caution to avoid falling into the void.
Day 43-50: Post-Dragon Activities and Wither Preparation
After the stressful experience of killing the dragon and end raiding, consider engaging in a building project or going on an adventure before confronting the Wither. Alternatively, redstone enthusiasts can create contraptions or farms. The subsequent days should be dedicated to preparing for the Wither fight, which is considered one of the most challenging boss battles in Minecraft. Before venturing into the Nether to hunt wither skeletons for skulls, ensure you have a sword with looting three, as the drop chance is significantly low without it. Bring fire resistance potions in case of lava falls or blaze attacks.
Day 51-57: Wither Fight Strategy
Try to locate a Nether fortress within a soul sand valley, as the mob spawns in these valleys can expedite skull acquisition. Similar to the dragon fight, brew potions to aid in defeating the Wither, such as strength, speed, and instant health. Also, bring milk buckets to remove the wither effect. While various strategies exist for fighting the Wither, an underground tunnel is recommended for first-timers. This involves digging a long 1x2 tunnel and summoning the Wither at the end, then slowly backing up while shooting it. In its second phase, switch to a sword with strength to finish it off.
Day 58-64: Defeating a Raid
With the Wither defeated, the final task is to defeat a raid. If the base is in a village, ensure it's surrounded by a wall. If not, wall off the nearest village. Establish a vantage point to snipe pillagers from when the raid begins. A bow is essential due to the high damage output of some mobs. Potions like regeneration or instant health are recommended for healing. Lock villagers in their houses to protect them from pillagers. To initiate the raid, find a pillager outpost, kill a banner pillager, and enter the village to trigger the bad omen effect.
Day 65-71: Raid Tactics and Conclusion
During the raid, prioritize using a bow and avoid melee combat unless safe. Upon defeating the first evoker, immediately collect the totem of undying and place it in the offhand for a one-time resurrection. Be cautious of vexes, as they can inflict significant damage. With the challenge essentially completed, take time to relax, build, tame pets, or enjoy the game. For those seeking additional challenges, consider raiding an ocean monument. Surviving 100 days in Hardcore Minecraft is a significant achievement, but there are endless possibilities for further extending the journey.
