There are many items in Minecraft that have obvious uses. Players will need to gather food in order to survive, and weapons and armor can help the player protect themselves and defeat their enemies.

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. The Slime is one of the Minecraft mobs that initially appears hostile, but upon killing it you will find useful items for many sought-after crafting ...

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Most crops in Minecraft require a few tweaks to the basic farming formula in order for them to grow successfully. One crop that gives new players the most trouble, however, is sugar cane. If you're ...