Minecraft survival to-do list

Here’s a comprehensive Minecraft survival to-do list organized by difficulty levels, helping you progress from basic survival to advanced gameplay. Each task builds upon previous accomplishments to ensure steady progression.

Starting Out (First Few Days)

  • Survive initial night
  • Find coal and make charcoal
  • Collect 16 stone and 16 logs
  • Craft essential tools:
    • Stone pickaxe
    • Stone sword
    • Basic armor
  • Build initial shelter with:
    • Door
    • Crafting table
    • Furnace
    • Chest
    • Bed (if resources allow)

Easy Tasks (Early Game)

  • Survival milestones:
    • Reach 50 days survival
    • Establish reliable food source (wheat/potato/carrot farm or animal pen)
  • Resource gathering:
    • Collect iron ore
    • Craft iron tools and weapons
    • Make a bow for ranged combat
  • Base improvements:
    • Expand shelter into proper house
    • Add windows with glass
    • Create basic decorations (wool rug, paintings)
    • Build separate bedroom and storage area
  • Basic infrastructure:
    • Explore and light nearby caves
    • Start reed farm
    • Mine down to diamond level
    • Build bridge over water/mountains
    • Create tree farm/garden

Medium Challenges (Mid-Game)

  • Survival achievements:
    • Survive 100+ days
    • Create mountain outpost
    • Tame wolves for protection
  • Organization projects:
    • Build sorted chest room (20+ chests)
    • Explore abandoned mineshaft
    • Set up mob-free perimeter
    • Create Iron Golem for defense
  • Advanced farming:
    • Establish melon farm
    • Start pumpkin farm
    • Create cactus farm
    • Develop turtle farm
  • Nether expansion:
    • Build decorated nether portal
    • Explore nether fortress
    • Start netherwart farm
    • Collect glowstone and netherrack
  • Base expansion:
    • Build lighthouse by ocean
    • Claim village house
    • Trade with villagers
    • Create enchantment room
    • Set up potions lab

Hard Challenges (Late Game)

  • Mob collection:
    • Tame all tamable mobs:
      • Horse
      • Wolf
      • Cat
      • Llama
      • Ocelot
  • Structure exploration:
    • Find and explore all generated structures:
      • Village
      • Ocean monument
      • Desert temple
      • Witch hut
      • Igloo
      • Woodland Mansion
      • Nether Fortress
  • Advanced projects:
    • Travel 1000+ blocks and build second base
    • Create minecart track between bases
    • Make full enchanted diamond armor
    • Craft 10+ potions
    • Defeat the Wither
    • Find stronghold
    • Beat Ender Dragon

Extra/Tedious Tasks (Optional)

  • Collection achievements:
    • Get all sheep colors
    • Max out enchantments on gear
    • Collect all cat patterns
  • Major construction projects:
    • Build massive redstone contraption
    • Create obsidian underground bunker
    • Make life-sized statue
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