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5. Combat School
In This Chapter
Mobs, meh! Learn their strange, wonderful ways and how to defeat 'em.
Build snow and iron golems for additional defense.
Wield a sword like a swashbuckler, dealing extra damage with critical hits.
Don't bow down before them—use your bow instead for long-range attacks.
Learn how to keep your quiver fully stocked. Arrows are everywhere, and they're
easily crafted.
Grow a thicker skin with all the information you need to craft the right armor, and
even color it for the next Minecraft Mardi Gras.
It'sperfectlypossibletoliveapeacefulexistenceinMinecraft.Buildanice,safemine,avoid
cave exploring of any kind, create a self-sufficient farm that produces everything you need,
protect your domain with mob-proof fences, keep it all well lit to prevent spawning inside,
and retire at the end of each day with slippers on your soft, uncalloused feet in front of a
warm fire, sipping a bowl of mushroom stew.
Ah, the serenity...but there's only one problem with that: you'll miss out on most of the
fun! Sooner or later combat becomes a necessity. It's not full-scale war, but having the right
equipment, some key tactics, and a few fighting skills will let you progress much faster and
further in the game than you will if you take a purely passive path.
I've introduced a few of the hostile mobs previously, but now it's time to get into the specif-
ics of tactics, weapons, armor, and defense.
Introducing the Menagerie
Minecraft mobs might be a pain in the derriere at times, but you'll never get to Valhalla
without 'em. Let's take a closer look at each and the unique tactics you can use to defeat
them.
Remember that, in most cases, hostile mobs switch to pursuit mode if they are within 16
blocks and have a line of sight to your location. As soon as they switch, they'll track you
even if you move out of direct sight.
Youcanusethistoyouradvantage,leadingthemtoalocationthat'sbettersuitedforacoun-
terattack or escape, or even maneuver them into a position where they can be pushed off a
cliff or into a lava pool, but do ensure you keep your own footing while doing so.
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