An official reference to Minecraft combat explains what players need to defend against hostile monsters and enemy players, covering subjects ranging from fort building and armor crafting to weapons and setting mob traps.

Provides readers with tips, techniques, and strategies for Minecraft, including how to find resources, make a shelter, create tools, and defend against monsters. You're alone in a mysterious new world, full of hidden dangers. You have only minutes to find food and shelter before darkness falls and the monsters come looking for you. What do you do? The official Minecraft essential handbook might just save your life. Learn how to find resources; make...

Introduces the game, outlines basic features, and describes such elements as hostile mobs, naturally generated structures, and biomes.

Introduces the Nether and End regions of the game, outlining how to battle new mobs, collect area-specific materials, repurpose the Nether fortress, defeat the Ender Dragon, and navigate the outer island.

This must-have field guide to the creepy, crawly creatures known as "mobs" in Minecraft explores their habitats, diet and behaviors to help readers prepare for the dangers these mobs could pose to them.

"This book contains the life's work of a devoted naturalist and Minecraft mob expert. The Naturalist has collected information of the habits, habitats and hallmarks of every creature discovered thus far, from the humble chicken to the terrifying ender dragon. These findings are illustrated with full-color sketches to ensure that you are fully prepared for what awaits."--Publisher description.