- 19 Cool things Minecraft
doesn't teach you. Minecraft has plenty
of great things to see, but some of those aren't too obvious. So these are some of the great
things you might've missed underneath Minecraft's surface. Number one. Minecraft's wolves have a very iconic look and I would hope so since we only have the
one breed to choose from. But if you find yourself in a position where you're looking for a change, this might have you covered. See, while we can't have different breeds, We can have different colors. In Bedrock Edition, it's possible to spawn a
glitched out red wolf like so, by using the tag on tame
and the summon command. Which is cool, but we
can push it even further. See, if you then dye it a different color, the whole thing changes. And hey, same thing happens
with the subscribe button. Meaning we can get a
veritable rainbow of dogs to show off in our world. And it only makes me sad
this doesn't happen in Java. Number two. despite their shortcomings, tridents are a lot of fun to use. And they're worth keeping on hand for the riptide elytra combo alone. But that's apparently
not their only synergy. See, if we were to instead
charge up our trident and then switch to a
sword as we launch out, that momentum will transfer over, and we'll get something
of a sword charge attack. And I don't think I'm
exaggerating when I say that's incredibly cool. So if you're looking for
a fire aspect trident, this might be the closest
you're going to get. Though I'd be remiss if I didn't warn that this method wears down the durability in both the Trident and the sword. So grab an unbreaking
book before the trial run. Number three. Getting the different
music disks in Minecraft is a risky business. And it's especially difficult to lock down a whole set. Though one little step like
this makes it so much simpler. Now, it's true that the
game requires a skeleton to kill a creeper for the disc to drop. But what isn't mentioned
is that this even works if the cause of death is indirect. So if we follow what this user did and place a skeleton
with lava in front of it, we can use its now fire
arrows to trigger TNT blocks into a massive explosion
on the creepers below. So while it might take some
time to trap all the creepers and line up the skeleton shot, the results are hard to argue. Number four. ladders clearly have their
place in Minecraft building, but that doesn't mean they always fit in. And I often find that
wooden texture is a clash to what I'm building. So to solve, that vines
are a solid alternative. Though not like this,
but rather, like this. See, because vines operate off of a different collision
system than the ladders, we can lay out our item
frames in the same space. And using those, that'll
let us use map art to create invisible ladders. And from there, it's all up to you what you choose for an aesthetic, since these designs can
get real open-ended. And while this answer
might be more tedious than crafting some
ladders that extra effort can clearly pay off. Number five. Truth be told, villagers aren't exactly
the most cooperative. And often, it's a real pain to
move these Squidwards around. So since we don't have an easy way to bait or lead them around, we'll have to resort to
some form of mob rule. And by that I mean if you tuck a villager within a herd of mobs like cows and sheep, then we can use their hit boxes
to drag along the villager. And while this seems ridiculous, apparently it's just crazy enough to work. Even when crossing bodies of water. So while I'd much rather
just lead these folks around using emeralds, I guess this mob mentality
will have to do the trick. Though, just make sure
not to get any villagers stuck in your pig pen. Number six. Pillagers are not the most
pleasant to be around. And usually we try to keep these raiders as far from our village as possible. But all it takes is one boat,
and we can turn that around. See, we've talked in the past that it's possible to shatter the pillager's
trusted crossbow. And while we used do this with a shield, this option is much simpler. If you simply maneuver a
pillager into the backseat and then sit in the front like so, then after killing some time, eventually the crossbow will break, and that mod will be disarmed. As is because the arrows can't hit us, we're able to wear down its durability without having to lose any of our own. And I think that's just great. Number seven. With the caves and cliffs update, Mojang brought a bunch of
changes to how ores generate. But as we know, when you
open the door to change, it's left wide open for exploits. And here it's no different. See, the way that diamonds
generate is in some way linked to that of lapis lazuli. Meaning if you find
yourself a set of lapis ore, all you have to do is
count four blocks north, and then dig vertically
in the diamond level to find yourself some treasure. Though, this could definitely
be seen as an exploit, so use it at your own discretion. But if you need to fuel up on diamonds before that inevitable fix,
I guess this does the trick. Number eight. To put it lightly, Minecraft's
animals are not the fastest. And that becomes readily apparent when you try to relocate
them to your base. And when we're trying to
move these across land, we don't have something
like a boat to rely on, which leads us to the skies instead. As surprising as it may seem, we can actually tie up a mob with a lead and bring it with us by
using an elytra and rockets. From there, we have the
chance to bring our animals over the mountains and
across hundreds of blocks to their new home. And while I don't understand
how the lead doesn't snap during any of this, the method is entirely possible. Just to make sure to plan a safe landing. Number nine. As the old saying goes,
lightning never strikes twice. But in Minecraft, that couldn't
be further from the truth. And this machine shows as much. See, thanks to the
caves and cliffs update, we can use the way the
trident entity behaves, and position it on top of
a copper lightening rod to make a bolt of lightening every time that trident falls. The result of which is something of our own lining generator put to use. And the potential
applications of this glitch could be wide-reaching. So whether that's changing
the village of breeder into a witch farm, a pig pen into piglins, or making that red subscribe button gray, thank you, by the way, this machine has a lot of opportunities. And I can't wait to see them. Number 10. Let's face it, Minecraft logic
doesn't always make sense. And while that usually counts against us, sometimes it can work in our favor. And that'd be the case
of these curved rails. Now, upon a first glance, these would seem highly
impractical to build in your world, but, place them side by
side with powered rails, and you'll see this alternative
win out, and then some. While the science here is too confusing to wrap my head around, the fact remains that
creating the circle pattern can pay off in a big way. So if you find yourself wanting
to make a rollercoaster, but your chests are empty
and gold and redstone, this cheaper option might be a solution. Number 11. When you're first getting
into the villager market, it can be a real leg up to
convert them to zombies first. Because let me tell you,
that discount for curing could be a huge help
towards your emerald beacon. Though, to convert every villager, you're probably doing a lot of brewing. A lot of which is unnecessary. Let me explain. See, if you were to take
your weakness potion and instead add a dragon's breath, then we'd use that now lingering potion to make eight errors of our own. Which will let us convert
substantially more villagers in the future. And hey, on Bedrock, the
return is even better. Since we could just make a
whole stack of tipped arrows from one cauldron. Number 12. Pets make for great companions. And thankfully in Minecraft, we're able to collect a few of our own. But keeping them alive as
different thing entirely. And more often than not, we just leave them at
home to keep them safe. So to find that balance
between safety and sidekick, Bedrock might have our solution. See, mobs over here
behave pretty strangely when exposed to the right potions. Meaning if we take a bunch of our pets, and load a ton of decay potions, and then heal them at the last moment, some will eventually
enter into this bug state. In which case isolate them, and you've got yourself an immortal buddy. And sure, the methods
might be questionable, but the results are hard to argue. Number 13. Now, I get it sorting through your items is a pretty boring process. Well, to dignified that
time that we're sinking in, we should at least make it look nice. And while everyone else settles for just using an item
frames on their chests, I think we can get a bit more creative. So why not mix our item
frames and signs like so? See, because item frames
behave more like entities than blocks, we can overlay the two and get something of a
pop-up effect on our signs. Granted, you'll have to use
blocks for this to work, but it does give an
added detail to the signs that you're placing down. And I think it's a nice touch. And especially when you
compare it to the competition. Number 14. By this point, I think we're all pretty
familiar with creepers. So usually there's not many
tricks left up their sleeves. But that said, I still
know people to this day who have no clue about this fact. So let's have a PSA. Let you know the creepers,
when under a potion effect, will explode as a lingering potion. And I'll admit, it's a
pretty cool Easter egg. Though, I can't decide what
the practical application for it would be. And more often than not, I'm
guessing it gets partnered with the witch to make
something of a death trap. But for whatever reason, it's there. It's at least a way to
give that new creeper hole a bit of color. Man, that's something I guess. Number 15. When you're exploring your world, nightfall is the most common hazard. And while a bed is a quick fix, the truth is that all
it takes is one monster, and then it's a pain
finding a place to sleep. So if you're in that situation, a simple fix is placing
your bed underwater. Seriously, after you chuck
it down in the lake bed, you can sleep just the same. That and the land dwellers up above shouldn't have much speed
trying to chase you, letting you safely snooze down below. So assuming there are no drown nearby, that should go over pretty smoothly. Allowing us to pass the time, and avoid the now burning
monsters up above. Though watch out for phantoms, because apparently
those can go underwater. Unfortunately. Number 16. building in Minecraft
can be rewarding task, but it also has its tedious parts. And while the field command
can help with that some, it's usually just good for
filling in rectangles or cubes. Or so you thought. Because apparently we can also use it for more complex patterns as well. As this Reddit user shows off, start by turning off the item drops, and then fill from the
second layer up with carpet. And then when you change the carpet back to your block of choice, you'll notice that the pattern only stayed where it was stacked, and the
empty space is left that way. And while it's still a far cry from proper world edit tools and vanilla, this might save you some valuable
time on the next project. Number 17. Now personally, I think ropes would be a great decoration to build with, but it seems Mojang disagrees, since we currently have no
way to tie leads on fences without using mods. So we'll have to get
creative to use this detail. But fortunately, our new axolotl pals might just be the solution. See, by throwing one of these
down next to your fence, tying it up, and then picking
it back up in a water bucket, the end result will be a rope
left on the fence like so. And for you building aficionados, I'm sure you can already think of ways to put that to use in your world. So while it's not an
intentional feature yet, it's the closest we've got. Number 18. Minecraft's a sandbox game. There's no doubt about that. But that doesn't stop the game from setting some ground rules. And one that we're all familiar with is the ability to only
place blocks in the grid, which is why a site like this is probably quite the surprise. Now, folks, this isn't vanilla, but the execution's a bit sneaky. See, what's actually happening
is that we have stair blocks aligned like so to give the illusion that the blocks are off the grid. And then we pour water
over the nearby slabs to better cover up our tracks. And while the surprise might wear off after hearing that explanation, I still think this will be
plenty cool for your next world. Number 19. As we've documented in the past, Minecraft has plenty of
glitches in its code. And while some might ruin the fun, others are a real sight to see. And this one definitely falls
in that second category. See, if we were to take a trip to the edge of Minecraft's map, some 30 million blocks from spawn, we'd reach this world border. And here's where it gets weird. See, since the border
behaves so differently from other blocks, we can use its properties to mix hit boxes that we normally couldn't. And essentially push two
different stairs or slabs into the same block. And while they're too
glitched to use properly, it is a neat trick to
show off to your friends. And with that folks, cure that red sub button
below, and have a good one. All right.
