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FIGURE 12.6
Try not to pause in this position: there's a blaze spawner in the middle and
a floating blaze on the left emitting smoke during its cool-down period.
Follow these tips to survive:
Place torches on the ground as you pass intersections so you can find your way
back to your original entry point and then back to the portal.
Use blocks to create temporary barricades when attacking or being pursued by
mobs. This is particularly useful in long corridors where it's impossible to dodge
away from an arrow-wielding wither skeleton, or when ducking out to attack the
blazes springing from a spawner.
Loot every chest you find. It's always worthwhile!
Avoid spending too long on open walkways as you'll be vulnerable to ghast at-
tacks.
Look for the bright red nether wart growing around the base of wide stairways. It's
the base of all potions, and a few potions will help you complete the final part of
the game.
When you find a blaze spawner, put up a two-block high barricade nearby, then
wait just behind the nearest corner to attack blazes as they approach from the other
side. You can duck in and out, timing your attacks for when they've finished
throwing their fireballs. If all goes south, retreat back to the barricade and rebuild
your health.
