Introduction to Minecraft Speedruns

Minecraft speedruns have become hugely popular in recent years. The aim is to complete the game as quickly as possible by defeating the end dragon. For beginners, this can seem overwhelming at first, but with the right strategies and techniques, anyone can improve their times. In this blog post, we'll give you comprehensive tips and tricks to succeed in Minecraft speedruns. Whether you're just starting out or want to optimize your existing times, you'll find valuable information to help you improve your speedrunning skills.

Basic strategies

One of the most important basics for successful speedruns is choosing the right Minecraft version. Most speedrunners prefer version 1.16.1, as it offers some advantageous mechanics that can speed up the run. When starting your run, make sure you spawn in a biome with lots of trees and as close to a village as possible. Villages offer valuable resources and strategic advantages that make the speedrun easier.

When you spawn, you should immediately collect wood to make basic tools. A crafting table is essential to make further progress. Once you have your first tools, search specifically for a village. Villages are rich in resources such as beds, food and, with a bit of luck, iron in the forge. Beds are particularly important as they are used later to defeat the Ender Dragon. Collect at least three to four beds to stay mobile in the final battle.

Also look out for lava pits near villages. These can be used to quickly build a Nether portal, which speeds up the path to the Nether considerably. Quick access to the Nether is crucial for collecting the necessary resources such as Lohen Dust and Ender Pearls.

Efficient resource collection

To save time, concentrate only on the resources you absolutely need. Efficient resource collection is the key to a fast speedrun. Here are the most important resources you need:

  • 3 wooden blocks for a crafting table and sticks
  • 3 stones for a stone axe and pickaxe
  • 7 Irons for bucket, lighter and pickaxe
  • 4 obsidian for the Nether portal (can also be cast)
  • Food (preferably bread from villages)
  • 3-4 beds

Everything else is optional and only costs valuable time. Use the stone axe to farm wood faster and the iron pickaxe to dig more efficiently in the Nether. A well-organized inventory also helps to save time and keep an overview.

You should also make sure to upgrade tools and equipment quickly. An improved pickaxe increases the mining speed and enables faster access to valuable resources. Always collect a few torches to safely explore dark areas.

Fast Netherportal construction

Building a Nether Portal is a critical step in any speedrun. Instead of mining obsidian, you can "cast" the portal much faster. To do this, find a lava pit and build an L-shaped structure of stones over it. Then fill the corners with water so that obsidian forms. With a little practice, you can do this in seconds, saving valuable time.

An even faster method is the underwater portal. Find a magma block crack on the seabed. Build an L-shape over it and fill it with lava. The water around it immediately turns the lava into obsidian. Although this method requires a little more precision, it can speed up the speed run considerably.

It is also important to choose the location of the Nether portal strategically. A portal close to important resources or the village speeds up access to the Nether and saves valuable time when collecting resources.

Efficient Nether exploration

You need two things in the Nether: Lohen Dust from Lohen and Ender Pearls from Endermen or by bartering with Piglins. Efficient exploration of the Nether is crucial in order to collect these resources quickly.

First, you should look for a Nether Fortress to obtain Lohenstaub. Look out for red brick structures in the distance that indicate a fortress. Quick navigation to these structures requires good orientation and possibly the use of maps or coordinates.

You have two options for end pearls:

  1. Find Endermen and kill them - this can be time-consuming as Endermen are difficult to find and fight.
  2. Deal with Piglins by giving them gold bars - this method is often faster, as Piglins occasionally offer Ender Pearls in exchange for gold.

The second option is usually faster and requires less fighting skill. Therefore, collect enough gold in the Nether and throw it to Piglins. With a bit of luck, they will swap Ender Pearls, which will shorten your overall runtime.

You should also make sure you craft or find fire resistance potion to navigate the Nether safely. These potions protect you from the dangers of the Nether, such as lava and magma.

Advanced techniques

Experienced speedrunners use a few tricks to be even faster. Here are some advanced techniques that can drastically improve your speedrunning times:

  • One-Cycle: A technique for defeating the Ender Dragon with just one bed cycle. This reduces the number of steps required and saves valuable seconds.
  • Blind travel: Finding the stronghold without the use of ender eyes by calculating the coordinates or using special navigation methods.
  • Bastion-Looting: Quickly loot bastions in the Nether for valuable resources such as Netherite or additional Ender Pearls.
  • Triangulation: A method to precisely locate the stronghold with only two end eyes by determining the exact direction and distance to the stronghold.

These techniques require a lot of practice and a deep understanding of the game, but can significantly improve your times. It's worth watching tutorials and videos from experienced speedrunners to master these tricks.

Mental preparation

Speedrunning can be frustrating, especially if you are unlucky with the generation of the world or get stuck in tricky sections. That's why mental preparation is just as important as technical skills. Here are some tips for mental preparation:

  • Be patient: Not every run will be perfect. Accept failure as part of the learning process.
  • Keep focus: Concentrate fully on your tasks during the run and don't allow yourself to be distracted.
  • Analysis and improvement: After each run, you should analyze your performance and identify areas where you can improve.
  • Learning from the best: Watch footage of top speedrunners to learn new strategies and techniques.

A positive attitude and a willingness to keep learning are crucial for success in speedrunning. Set yourself realistic goals and work constantly to achieve them.

Practice, practice, practice

The most important tip at the end: Practice as much as possible. Every run makes you better, even if it doesn't go perfectly. Here are some strategies for practicing effectively:

  • Segmented training: Concentrate on optimizing individual segments of your run, such as portal construction, Nether exploration or the Ender Dragon fight.
  • Special exercise seeds: Use special seeds and cards to perfect certain techniques such as portal casting or quickly finding Nether fortresses.
  • Repetitions: Repeat difficult sections several times until you can master them.
  • Timekeeping: Use timers and recording software to track your progress and identify weak points.

It can also be helpful to exchange ideas with other speedrunners and learn from their experiences. Forums, Discord servers and community groups offer an excellent platform to get tips and motivate each other.

Resources and further links

To further improve your speedrunning skills, use the following resources:

These links provide a wealth of information and help you to continuously improve your speedrunning skills.

Conclusion

With these tips and plenty of practice, you will be able to steadily improve your Minecraft speedrun times. Remember: every world record holder started out as a beginner. With the right attitude, the right strategies and continuous training, you too can achieve impressive times. Use the techniques presented, optimize your runs and remain patient. Good luck with your speed runs!

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