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unlikely weapons in Minecraft. Minecraft is a sandbox game, meaning that just as many ways there are to build and create, there are plenty of ways
to damage and destroy. And that's why today we're talking about some of the strangest ways to fight your foes in the game. And hey, the YouTube Princess bets me that you can't subscribe to the channel using just your nose. So to prove them wrong, smack your schnoz on that
red sub button down below. It's free, and it helps out a ton. Number one. Anyone who's had the
misfortune of stepping a bit too close to a bed in the nether knows that these suckers
can pack quite the punch. And while they can be useful
to kill dragons in the end, it's not as applicable for
getting rid of your friends in the overworld. So if you're having trouble
getting your enemies through the portal, there
is still another avenue. While, yes, bed explosions
are pretty deadly, they aren't unmatched. As it goes, using an end
crystal or respawn anchor in the overworld gives you
an equal amount of force, and on hard mode, that's
gonna be a lot of damage. But look, I won't lie,
getting one of these set up isn't nearly as easy or cheap as the bed, but late game, it might
just be your perfect crime. Number two. Throughout history, Minecraft has had its
fair share of cannons. Whether you're caving
holes with TNT launcher or creating a nuisance with a sand cannon, there are plenty of different ways to launch projectiles in the game. And as it turns out, the 1.17 update offers up an even newer
addition to that category. As I'm sure you know, these drip stone blocks
are not to be messed with, but better still is that we're able to launch these using
slime blocks and pistons. Even with a small one like this, the momentum that we add in here could be just enough to
make the option lethal. So while everyone else is
worried about the differences between stalactites and stalagmites, you'll know that their best
application truly is as bullets. Number three. In case you didn't know, boats and endermen can make a great combo. After all, what better
way to take down an enemy that teleports all the time than by having it not teleport at all? It's a no brainer, if you ask me. But while these are clearly
useful for trapping these foes, there's actually more
that these ships can do. After setting yourself up
with a two-block tall ceiling, whether in the end or a warped forest, then all you need is just a
couple of boats by your feet, and farm's ready? No joke, from there, anytime
that you anger an enderman with a passing glance, they'll come close and
get stuck in the boat. And folks, then the job is done. Number four. If you're not prepared, the wither can be a tough opponent, especially on harder difficulties. I mean, at the very least,
with 300 HP to its name, taking one down isn't
usually a speedy experience, or so you thought. As it turns out, while
we've been wasting our time using swords, tritons,
and axes to slay the boss, there's actually a much
stranger option for victory. By crafting yourself a chunk of these fully-powered firework rockets, then that's all that you
need to beat the beast in roughly 10 seconds. Though, I should note that, for safety, it's probably best to spawn
it under a bedrock fountain, like such, but after you do that, then you can just simply hold
down the right-click button and get ready for the
hard-earned nether star. Number five. Sometimes in Minecraft, it can be easy to forget that your actions have consequences. So to give your friend a
quick refresher course, then, how about we design a
trap with that karma in mind? Now, I don't know about
you, but in my world, exposed target blocks are a rare sight, meaning that as soon as someone sees one, you can guarantee that an arrow is going straight for the center. But this time, instead of a bullseye, they'll be treated to
Newton's third law of motion. For every action, there's an
equal and opposite reaction. And in this case, the reaction is a poison arrow heads straight for their torso. Is it cruel? Well, it's hard to say
they didn't ask for it. Maybe now they'll think
twice before they act. Number six. When you're designing a trap, nothing ruins the fun quite like an MLG water bucket save. These things are like a deus ex machina. They remove all the
tension from the scene, and they get really boring
when they're overused. So to prevent someone's water bucket from raining on your parade, then why not find some
way to soak up the source? And no, I'm not talking about sponges, but rather something a little
bit more inconspicuous. You see, by having a half
slab flipped like such, it looks just like any other block, but to their surprise,
whenever they try to MLG, the water goes right to the bottom, and they'll just hit
the floor like regular. So really, if you wanna catch a pro, this is the way to go. Number seven. Planting trees around your base can really bring a build together, especially if you design something custom. That is, until your friend
comes by and decides to break the bottom two logs
of the tree trunk for a craft. And now all you got is
a bunch of eyesores. Well, to solve that problem, let's teach them a one-time lesson that the Lorax would even approve of. By setting up an observer
system like such, we can have it so that
when they break the log, the chop gets recognized, and then an explosion
takes care of the rest. And better yet, by using
TNT mind carts in this way, the detonation gets to
near instantaneous levels. So whichever log they take from you, we can make sure it'll be their last. Number eight. Honey blocks are clearly a useful tool. Whether you wanna keep
your villagers in place, mobs out of your base, or
fly a machine through space, these do the trick just fine, but their sticky qualities
can just as easily be turned to the dark side. You see, with the advent of
lava cauldrons in one 1.17, we can pair these two concepts together and make a particularly sinister trap. Since honey blocks make
jumping so difficult, when we throw one of these
under a lava cauldron, suddenly, the player's
no longer able to escape. And with that, this
seemingly harmless block becomes one that you gotta look out for. So if you're trying to
feel like a Bond villain, this might just be your next
interrogation technique. Number nine. Although snow golems try their best, they don't exactly make
for the best defense. I mean, unless they're fighting a blaze, these fellows don't even
do damage, just knockback. And that's not exactly
cutting it for our purposes. So to make these frosty
friends a bit more ferocious, we need to crank up the heat. And for that, I'm actually being serious. In Bedrock Edition, if you put fire in front
of their projectiles, then we straight up mix
the fire and the ice and get something they gotta fear. And from there, all you gotta worry about is keeping the thing safe. But as long as you use
something like honey blocks to keep baby zombies from jumping in, then these should keep your
villagers safe and secure, all while breaking the
laws of physics as well. Number 10. Llamas are a surprisingly
ferocious mob in Minecraft. And after recently finding out that they're the only
mob that can damage you in peaceful mode, I've wanted to stay on their good side. But while they might
hold up as adversaries, I'd much rather make
these things into allies. So to do just that, why not tuck one of these
into the back of a boat and reap some new rewards? For one, not only does this
give us a battleship of sorts, giving us ranged artillery
on any attackers, but we also get some mobile
storage with their chest space. And rom where I'm standing,
that's all upsides, folks. So if you're looking
to claim the high seas, then I think you could benefit
from this sailing companion. Number 11. Look, I'm sure many of
us are curious creatures. It's just human nature. Which means that if someone
sees a chest out and about, they're gonna wanna open it. And if that's the case, then this might just open up the door for our perfect punishment. Now, to pull this off,
we'll need our chest, some signs, and a TNT to top it off. Since TNT is essentially a
redstone-activated gravity block, all we need is an input
from our trap chest, and that'll put this all in motion. They pop it open, the
signs break around them, and all of a sudden, that sandy floor leads them
straight to their doom. And hey, why not even throw in a sign to cover up the trap chest front? That way it's even less
detectable and even more deadly. Number 12. Bad traps stick out like a sore thumb, which is why if you see
a random pressure plate out in the open, most of us know not to step on it, but that's the whole point of this. You see, we want our victim
to expect that it's trapped, break the pressure plate, and then the real trap goes in motion. The items are then sucked
up by the hopper minecart, goes into a real hopper, and then a comparator sets off a signal, and the rest is history. Now, while you could be more cruel here by adding in more TNT mind carts, I think this actually
could work really well in a rigged desert temple. That, folks, would be a surprise for sure, one that's likely to leave them
with no items to their name. Number 13. Bubble elevators are a great
tool to have in your world because if you're looking for speed from one point to another, you'd be hard-pressed to find
a better option than this, which makes them a staple
in plenty of players builds. And that's where this idea comes in. As you'll notice, ender pearls aren't the
only thing that these things can keep in stasis. Other projectiles, such
as arrows, work as well. So if you fire a bunch
of instant damage arrows along the top, and then
keep that chunk loaded, then, as soon as they come up to the top, they'll be met with
quite the rude awakening, which takes their
elevator to the top floor and turns it right into
a stairway to heaven. Number 14. Entity cramming is an often
forgotten rule of Minecraft. For those who don't know, the idea is that if you get more than a set amount of mobs
in a one-by-one spot, and the game is going
to apply steady damage until that number drops
below the threshold. But unless you're doing
some insane breeding on your cows and sheep, most of us don't even
brush up against this. Though, it could be surprisingly useful, particularly through minecarts. And this example, we've got a whole bunch of hopper minecarts that can fully squish the nether star out of a wither. I'm being serious. Even one of the biggest bosses of the game could get hopelessly
crushed by the limitation, proving that sometimes the greatest weapon is just some well-kept guidelines. Number 15. Few things in Minecraft
are truly unbreakable. I mean, even bedrock can
be broken in some form, and that's the unbreakable block. Well, while we might stand
a chance at breaking blocks when we stand on steady ground, it's a different story
when they're on the move. Through the help of flying machines, it's possible to make a proper
working flying cage trap to take your enemies
right up to build limit. But what we really should mention here is that by using blocks such as honeycomb that can't be easily mined, they'll be in for a bad time. As you can see, as the blocks keep moving, the break time keeps resetting. So if your foe doesn't have the proper kit to break it down, they'll be stuck on a one-way journey with no hope in sight. Number 16. Most of us know by now that axes can pack a lot more damage than a sword, but what they have in attack power, they don't exactly make
up for in attack speed. Sure, if you get a hit off
successfully, it's great. But if you need another
shot, you're out of luck. Though, while you and I might
struggle with these weapons, we could always hire
some help for the job. Unlike us, vindicators don't
have the same restrictions, meaning that on hard mode, these guys can do a whopping
19 points of damage. Folks, that's nine and a half hearts. Clearly, if you're looking
for some extra muscle, these might just do the
trick and then some. But just make sure Johnny doesn't put you in his line of sight, all right? Number 17. Okay, hear me out. Puffer fish have a lot more
going on than you think. While, sure, most of us might
only care about these things for the water-breathing potions we brew, That's not the whole picture. Actually, that's about the
only positive they offer up because the rest of the time,
they're a tool for evil. Don't believe me? Well, let's put that small hit box to use, and I'll show you. By tucking a bunch of
these poisonous pests underneath a trap door, we're fully capable of
making a sneaky floor weapon. So if you wanna keep some
of those house guests from going out of line, then just throw a couple of
these into the floor plan, and the message will be clear. Number 18. I don't think any of us wanna
get on a bee's bad side. For one, they're just so adorable that you probably don't
wanna hurt one anyway. But that's not to mention that they can also carry quite a stinger. So to change their offensive
capabilities to defensive, how about we make ourselves a bee army? With this swarm, all it takes is an enemy
to be hit by one mistake, and the damage will be done. And folks, if you can believe it, these things can even
take down the wither. Now, sure, you'll need a lot of them, and it would probably help to splash them with a Strength II potion, but the point still stands
that this buzzing battalion can wreck through anything
you throw at them. And maybe next time, they'll
wanna stay on your good side. Number 19. Turtle legs don't seem to do a lot. Like any baby, these things
are quite the liability until they grow up, but that might just be our biggest asset. Since these eggs crack under
the simplest bit of pressure, we can make an extremely easy trap. Just sneak one of these little
guys under a thing of carpet, and then as soon as any zombie
or ne'er-do-well comes by, they'll be met with quite the surprise. One jump, and that's it, and they'll start tumbling
toward their doom, and you'll have one less
hooligan to worry about. And now you don't have to worry
about the egg or the fool. So if you've got the silk touch on hand, this might just pave the way
for the perfect possibility. Number 20. One of the key parts of speedrunning is a quick ender dragon fight. I mean, how are you gonna reach
the top of the leaderboard if you can't one cycle this foe? But while most of us think
that beds are the fastest way to beat the baddy, there's actually a much stranger option. Leave it to the crazy minds of the Minecraft technical community to make up this monstrosity,
the TNT air launcher, more affectionately referred
to as "the rail cannon." Being able to deal roughly
1200 points of damage in a single blow, this machine can one-hit the ender dragon. And in fact, the only hope that anyone has of surviving this thing
is a totem of undying. But if you can't cheat death, this will take you to a swift one. And with that, folks, blast that red sub button down
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