How to Make a Quick Shelter in Minecraft

Step-by-Step Guide

1. 1

   Step 1: Gather at least seven blocks.

   It doesn't matter which blocks, as long as they are not affected by gravity — this means you can't use sand or gravel.
   
   It is a good idea to use block which are easy for you to break, so you can easily dismantle your shelter to re-use the blocks.
2. 2

   Step 2: Nerdpole up for at least five blocks.

   Nerd poling is done by jumping up and quickly placing a block under you while in the air., You should now have a little platform, three by one blocks large. ,,, Mobs cannot spawn on your shelter, since there are no blocks for them to spawn on, and because you go to sleep very early, there won't spawn a lot of mobs either way. ,,
3. 3

   Step 3: Attach the remaining two blocks to the side of your little tower.

4. 4

   Step 4: Put a bed down.

5. 5

   Step 5: Put a torch down on the remaining block.

6. 6

   Step 6: Go to sleep as soon as possible.

7. 7

   Step 7: Make your shelter higher (at least fifteen blocks) if you want to avoid getting shot by skeletons (assuming there are skeletons present).

8. 8

   Step 8: Add walls and a roof if you want to avoid spiders climbing up your platform (assuming there are spiders present).

Detailed Guide

About the Author