- [Skip The Tutorial] 23 Minecraft things that are actually possible. Minecraft is a sandbox game, meaning that sometimes
we're able to pull off some wild stunts, stuff that even by the game
zone rules seems out of place. And so today we're looking at those strange Minecraft
concepts that actually work. And hey, the YouTube businessman bets me that you can subscribe to the channel before I reach the roof. So to prove them wrong, float
over to that red sub button, it's free and it helps out a ton. Number one, famously,
water and lava don't mix, or at least, not without making some cobblestone or
obsidian in the process. But, with the new 1.17
update, there's actually a way to put both of these
two together in harmony. And go figure, it's thanks
to the oddly coded cauldron. Now, we've talked in the past about just how screwy this block is, and here it's no different. Since, with the new lava cauldrons, we're fully capable to put
these under water like so and have a lava lamp in the deep blue. Which is cool, but it doesn't
make a whole lot of sense. Number two. Now, thankfully, Java
Minecraft doesn't have much for micro transactions but that does leave us
behind in terms of cosmetics or rather, it would if we
didn't have this command. You see, with the /item replace command, we can put blocks and
items on our armor slots that we couldn't normally. So sure, Steve doesn't
normally have a mohawk, but put an anvil as your
helmet, and problem solved, or you can add an emerald to
your head and look like a Sim. Really, the possibilities
here are quite open, so now it's all up to you
to find your favorite one. Number three. So, Mojang has gone on the record against adding in vertical slabs which has spawned its
fair share of debates. And while I'm not trying
to argue either side, I will mention that, for what it's worth, it is a little possible right now. See, through the help of walls and TNT, it's possible to glitch out
the block's connectivity and leave a vertical
slab floating like so. Now, it's not easy enough to do to justify putting a bunch
of these in your build, but it is a cool way to
break Mojang's rules. And if you ask me, it's
worth doing just for that. Number four. If you've played on Bedrock Edition, then you know that this version is full of some pretty wild stuff. And my favorite of which
might just be this glitch. You see, while zip lines in Java normally require command blocks or mods, here, we're able to do
it all with a glitch. As it is, if you start
swimming in the water and then exit with a roof overhead, you can still glide along
the blocks while swimming. Meaning, all we need is
a few chains and a path to make a fully functional zip line, which I think is just awesome. Number five. Now, saving yourself from
a fall with a water bucket is nothing new. And if you ask me, it's
been done to death. So, how about we try to
get a bit more creative for our MLG save, and
turn to potions instead? No joke, using something
like a slow falling potion, we're capable to make a safe
landing from a dangerous fall. And to pull this off, the
technique isn't too different from what it is for the water bucket, since it all hinges on
pressing right click at the right time. And if you do that, your
legs will thank you. Number six. If you've been to the End, you've surely come across this little guy, better known as a shulker. But while we're all familiar with them, maybe you haven't seen one like this. As it turns out, even
though we commonly see them in their purple hue, shulkers can be dyed along the full spectrum of colors. Now, in Java, the way that we do this is by using the scoreboard
commands and changing their teams but in Bedrock, it's actually
as simple as splashing them with a fist full of dye. And then there you have
it, the change is made. Number seven. When you build something
cool in Minecraft, you might need the right
angle to show it off. And, despite what it says, the built in Cinematic
Camera doesn't always cut it. So instead, why don't we take
after modern cinematographers, and use a drone shot instead? Now, obviously, you're not
flying something like this in a Minecraft world. But with a pair of wings
and a slow falling potion, we can actually get some
pretty smooth shots. So if your build requires
something a little bit more than a standard walk around, this might be the best way to
show it off to your friends. Number eight. The community is always looking for ways to push Minecraft to its limits. And if you've played parkour, then you know that
jumping is no exception. And that'd be how the
Olympians of the game have found a vanilla way to
clear eight blocks with ease. And folks, it's all done
without the speed effect. As you can see, if we build
up the right amount of speed on this path, we can launch ourselves over the gap no problem. So if you're looking for the gold medal in the long jump category, then maybe grab some ice and trapdoors and you'll have that record locked down. Number nine. Now, hit boxes in Minecraft
are a funny thing. And while, sure, there
are plenty of glitches that manipulate this, we can also do some weird
things in the base game. For example, let's take
a look at crawling. However, the tunnel that
we're using this time might be a bit more
cramped than you're used. But even then, we can surely crawl within the tiny space
between these piston heads which is cool, but really, I've got no practical
reason on why to do this. And for your safety, I
recommend getting out of there before someone flips the lever. Number 10. Clearly, Steve and Alex are pretty strong. I mean, how else would they
be able to carry around mass amounts of stone and
food in their inventories? But while we're used to
holding blocks and items, what if we tried to carry a mob instead? And no, I'm not talking about
a parrot on your shoulder, but rather, doing something like this. Because of the way hit box
collisions work in Bedrock, we're able to carry mobs like endermen up and down ladders like so. Which looks uncomfortable
for the both of us, to say the least. Number 11. Now, my eyesight isn't perfect,
but even with 20/20 vision, I imagine it's pretty hard to
see blocks from this far away, or at least, it would be,
if we didn't have some help. Now sure, we could use the spyglass item from the recent Caves and Cliffs update, but folks, that only goes so far. So what we really need
to do for a super zoom in is to mix together low FOV,
max slowness, the spyglass, and then Optifine zoom to top it all off. And with those, folks,
even the far off lands will look just like
they're in your backyard. Number 12. So, famously, Minecraft has the ability to see yourself in third person. And while that F5 functionality is nice, it's not exactly comprehensive, meaning that certain angles
are still off limits. But we might have a way to fix that. Because, for whatever reason, if you wanna see yourself fall into bed, all we need is a trapdoor
to make it happen. Yeah, no joke, if we crawl
into this and then fall asleep, we can see the player's body
collapse into the bed like so. Which almost looks like it
an intentional animation, even if it's just an illusion. Number 13. Over the years, Minecraft
has steadily added new pets to choose from. But while everyone else opts for a dog or maybe the new axolotl, what if you want something
a bit more unique? Well, there is a solution,
albeit a weird one. Now, of course, the main
thing that you're looking for with a pet is loyalty. So why don't go to the source
with a loyalty 3 trident? No kidding, what this
thing lacks in a pulse, it apparently makes up
for in companionship. Simply throw the thing, fill
up your inventory slots, and then you can watch
it follow you around. Number 14. Every now and then, you've
gotta break the laws of physics. And while Minecraft doesn't
exactly abide by gravity, that doesn't mean we
can't break its rules too. And one of my favorite ways
to do that might just be these so-called illegal
water and lava source blocks. After laying out the proper arrangement of sticky pistons and redstone, we can just about glitch out the game. And then even after removing
the surrounding blocks, we can still interact with
these as normal source blocks. So if you're looking
for a floating art piece to put in your base,
this might do the trick. Number 15. When you're playing in PVP, sometimes the retreat is just
as important as the attack. But without turning around it's hard to get much speed on the escape. Though, that can all change
with the right key presses. As it is in Bedrock Edition,
if you sprint forward and then backpedal while still holding
down the sprint button, we can move with the same
speed going the other way. And hey, we can even still jump and attack while we're backing up, making this pretty well
equipped for combat, and its definitely worth a
try during your next 1v1. Number 16. As the classic saying goes,
"True love knows no bounds," and if you need anymore proof, then there's actually an experiment that we can use within Minecraft. If we setup a mob on
either side of this wall, then we can feed them as usual
and get a baby just the same. Which, I'm not gonna argue
that that makes any sense, but it's clearly possible. So if you're looking to
create a tragic love story at your next cow farm, then I guess this is the way to do that. Number 17. When I mention water travel, you're maybe thinking of
something like this, or this, but probably not this,
which is unfortunate because it turns out that mine carts can be surprisingly fun
to ride over the river. If you line the underbelly of
a nearby lake with soul sand, then the bubbles provide
a powerful enough stream to float our cart across. And hey, if you play on Bedrock, these bubbles don't break your momentum, meaning we can make a pretty
fun rollercoaster ride through the roaring tides. So next time you're crafting, maybe switch out those five
planks for some iron instead. Number 18. Despite what we might think, these elytra wings are
not much for flying, more so, just hovering. So if you don't have
the proper rocket fuel, it's hard to get off the ground. Unless, of course, you've
got the timing right. Since, if we take an elytra
and some well-timed bounces, it's possible to super
charge our jump height. And while we only got 4.5
blocks in our testing, some players report a potential five and a half blocks and beyond if you nail the technique,
which is just crazy to see. Number 19. As we've talked about in the past, campfires can have a chunk of benefits over their furnace counterparts. And while that's true, it
can still be quite annoying for one of these to fizzle out. So whether it was your
friend with a shovel or a rain storm overhead, the fact still remains that
we got to reignite this thing. And while a flint and steel
would be the obvious choice, we've actually got some much
stranger options to use. See, in certain cases, it's possible to light the campfire using a fire aspect sword, a book, or even yourself to catch the flame. And I'll let you guess which
one is the safer option. Number 20. The world border is a
weird fixture of Minecraft. And while others have used it to create illegal double slab variants, I think we should just
ditch the border entirely. And as so, to do our own attempt at a wind waker barrier skip,
all we'll need is a boat, and some persistence. By simply placing the boat
halfway through the barrier, we can hop in and row ourselves right over to the outer limits. And then stranger still might
be that by going far enough, the boat can break down
into planks and sticks, just like it used to in the past. Number 21. The way that Minecraft is, it's really easy to build a pillar, but really awkward to build downwards. And without a water source to cling to, most of us might think that
such a thing is impossible. But that's just not true If we just so happen to
have two trapdoors on hand, then we can use this
crawl technique like so to slowly maneuver
ourselves down the path. Is it tedious? Absolutely. But the fact still remains that if you need to build
downwards in a pinch, this might just be your best bet. Number 22. Killing the Ender Dragon
is a right of passage. And while it's a feat to slay the beast in any amount of time, it's obviously impressive to
speedrun the fight as well. Which is probably why so many of us have brought beds to
the end to do just that. But were you aware of just how fast that strategy allows for? Because if you're willing to
learn the time and precision for placing the beds just right, it's possible to kill the
dragon in just one perch. And folks, that's insane,
so if you can do it, you have every right to
be proud of yourself. Number 23. A long held fact in Minecraft is that the End and the Nether do not mix. I mean, you can't make a
nether portal in the end, so the two seem pretty exclusionary. That is until we do something like this. If we go into the world files of the game and switch out the folder called "DIM1" for another world's file, we can actually swap out
the dimensions for new ones. Meaning, we can have
our Nether be the End, or the Overworld. And believe me, it's as confusing
to pull off as it sounds. But it can also look quite cool. And with that, folks, amaze
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