The Essential Guide to Starting a New Survival World in Minecraft

TLDRIn this video, I will show you the first 50 things you should do when starting a new survival world in Minecraft. From commemorating the start of your world to setting up a base and exploring, this guide will help you get past the first few nights and set you up for success.

Key insights

⛏️Commemorate the start of your world and keep hold of your first block or take a screenshot of your spawn coordinates.

🌳Punch down your first tree and craft a wooden pickaxe, then upgrade to a stone pickaxe as soon as possible.

🔥Collect enough cobblestone to make essential tools and a furnace.

🛏️Kill or shear sheep to get wool for a bed and gather food to sustain yourself.

🌎Explore the surface for structures and resources, such as villages, ruined portals, and shipwrecks.

Q&A

What are the first things to do when starting a new survival world in Minecraft?

The first things to do are to commemorate the start of your world, punch down a tree, craft essential tools, gather food, and explore the surface for structures and resources.

How do I upgrade my tools from wood to stone in Minecraft?

Collect cobblestone and craft a stone pickaxe to upgrade from wood. You should also gather more cobblestone for other tools and a furnace.

What should I do with sheep in Minecraft?

You can kill or shear sheep to get wool, which can be used to make a bed. Beds allow you to skip the nighttime and respawn point if needed.

What should I look for when exploring in Minecraft?

When exploring, keep an eye out for structures like villages, ruined portals, and shipwrecks. These can provide useful resources and opportunities for further exploration.

How do I find diamonds in Minecraft?

To find diamonds, you need to mine at lower levels in the caves. It's recommended to have an iron pickaxe and some torches to navigate and light up the caves.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Introduction to the video and the importance of starting a new survival world in Minecraft.

02:18Commemorating the start of your world and capturing the first block or spawn coordinates.

04:58Punching down your first tree and crafting essential tools.

06:38Collecting cobblestone for better tools and a furnace.

08:56Obtaining wool from sheep for a bed and gathering food for sustenance.

11:20Exploring the surface for structures and resources like villages, ruined portals, and shipwrecks.

14:45Setting up a temporary base or scouting locations for a permanent base.

17:30Organizing your inventory and resources for better gameplay efficiency.