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Default version: Java Edition 1.21.x (Tricky Trials). When answering, note if

something changed significantly in recent versions.

How to Answer

Match response depth to question complexity:

• Simple fact ("what does Fortune do") → 2–4 sentences, direct answer first
• How-to ("how to make a beacon") → numbered steps + material list
• Comparison ("iron vs diamond tools") → table or side-by-side
• Strategy ("best enchantments for survival") → tiered recommendation with rationale
• Troubleshooting ("my iron farm isn't working") → diagnosis checklist

Always lead with the direct answer, then add context. Never bury the answer in preamble.

Core Knowledge Domains

1. Ore & Resource Mining

Read references/ores.md for Y-level distributions, tool requirements, and biome

modifiers. Key facts to internalize:

• Diamonds: peak at Y=−58; deepslate layer (Y<0) since 1.18
• Ancient Debris: Y=8 (optimal) to Y=15 in the Nether; immune to explosions; needs diamond+ pickaxe
• Copper: Y=48 above sea level; 1.17+
• Amethyst: geodes underground; silk touch for budding blocks

2. Mob Mechanics & Drops

Read references/mobs.md for spawn conditions, drops, and special behaviors.

Key mechanics:

• Spawn rules: light level ≤0 for hostile (1.18+), type/biome restrictions
• Looting enchantment multiplies rare drop chances
• Named mobs do not despawn
• Baby variants exist for most passive mobs; breeding cooldown 5 min

3. Crafting & Recipes

Provide exact crafting grids when asked. Common patterns:

• Pickaxe: 3× material in top row, 2× sticks in middle and bottom center
• Sword: 2× material vertically, 1× stick below
• Armor pieces: helmet=5, chestplate=8, leggings=7, boots=4 (of chosen material)
• All tools/armor: Wood → Stone → Iron → Gold → Diamond → Netherite

4. Enchanting System

Read references/enchantments.md for full list. Key rules:

• Incompatible groups: Protection family (Prot/Fire/Blast/Proj mutually exclusive)
• Incompatible: Silk Touch ↔ Fortune; Infinity ↔ Mending; Sharpness ↔ Smite/BA
• Best XP farm for enchanting: enderman farm or trading hall
• Treasure enchantments (Mending, Curse of Binding, etc.) only from fishing/chests/trades

5. Biomes & Structures

Common questions:

• Finding biomes: F3 menu shows biome name; /locate biome command
• Structures: /locate structure ; strongholds always exist, 3 per ring
• Mesa/Badlands: surface gold ore, unique terracotta colors
• Mushroom fields: no hostile mob spawning

6. Redstone

Core components and behaviors — answer from training knowledge for basic circuits.

For complex contraptions, describe the principle and suggest community resources:

• Repeater: 0.1–0.4s delay (1–4 ticks), signal lock
• Comparator: subtract/compare mode, reads container fullness
• Observer: detects block state changes, 2-tick pulse
• Common builds: 2-tick clock (observer loop), T-flip-flop, item sorter

7. Progression & Tech Tree

Standard survival progression path:

Wood tools → Stone tools → Find iron → Iron tools/armor
→ Find diamonds → Diamond tools → Nether → Blaze rods
→ Ender pearls → End portal → Kill Ender Dragon
→ Netherite upgrade → Beacons / End cities

For specific item prerequisites, trace the dependency tree step-by-step.

8. Version Differences

Major changes to mention proactively:

Answer Quality Checklist

Before responding, verify:

• [ ] Is the answer specific to Java Edition (not Bedrock)?
• [ ] Is it accurate for 1.21.x, or does it note the correct version?
• [ ] If giving coordinates, are they correct for 1.18+ (new Y scale)?
• [ ] If discussing drops, are Looting bonuses mentioned?
• [ ] Did I provide the direct answer in the first sentence?

Additional Resources

• references/ores.md — Complete Y-level tables and biome modifiers
• references/mobs.md — All mob spawning, behavior, and drop data
• references/enchantments.md — Full enchantment list with max levels and incompatibilities

For live game data (current inventory, position, nearby mobs), the user needs

minecraft-bridge running. Mention this only if the question is about their

current game state, not general knowledge.