{"id":1552875,"date":"2026-04-14T15:25:24","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T15:25:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/b8cmWQHdXbXMYCtUVyxaBA"},"modified":"2026-04-14T15:25:24","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T15:25:24","slug":"minecraft-guide-your-compendium-for-crafting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arcader.org\/news\/minecraft-guide-your-compendium-for-crafting\/","title":{"rendered":"Minecraft guide: Your compendium for crafting"},"content":{"rendered":"<article>\n<p>Minecraft gets bigger every year and keeping track of all its updates can feel like you&#8217;ve got an unsorted chest in your head. Keep up with what&#8217;s coming to base game Minecraft next with our guide to the upcoming Minecraft game drops right below. Further down you can peruse all our Minecraft favorites, from the best mods to texture packs and seeds. If you&#8217;re just joining the world of crafting, walking a kiddo through setup, or returning yourself after years away, scroll further down for our setup guides and basic how-to guides on Minecrafting.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-next-minecraft-update\"><span>Next Minecraft update<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check >\n<div class='image-full-width-wrapper'>\n<div class='image-widthsetter' style=\"max-width:1920px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:31.25%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"MWbD6pKGnGwpvUWJJBWerG\" name=\"Minecraft LIVE Official Trailer \u2013 March 2026 00-00-30\" alt=\"Minecraft\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/minecraft-guide-your-compendium-for-crafting.jpg\" mos=\"\" align=\"middle\" fullscreen=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"600\" attribution=\"\" endorsement=\"\" class=\"inline\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Mojang)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"chaos-cubed-is-the-next-minecraft-update\">Chaos Cubed is the next Minecraft update<\/h3>\n<div class=\"product\"><a data-dimension112=\"e17b4242-0b74-4a6c-bb49-d126f82fd841\" data-action=\"Deal Block\" data-label=\"Chaos Cubed\" data-dimension48=\"Chaos Cubed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure \" >\n<div class='image-full-width-wrapper'>\n<div class='image-widthsetter' style=\"max-width:588px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:100.00%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"PtER2iy3xANsYVKtGg4v2W\" name=\"Minecraft LIVE - March 2026 00-17-19\" caption=\"\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/minecraft-guide-your-compendium-for-crafting.png\" mos=\"\" align=\"middle\" fullscreen=\"\" width=\"588\" height=\"588\" attribution=\"\" endorsement=\"\" credit=\"\" class=\"\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Minecraft&#8217;s next drop is called <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgamer.com\/games\/survival-crafting\/minecraft-chaos-cubed-drop-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-all-new-cave-biome-and-mob\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-dimension112=\"e17b4242-0b74-4a6c-bb49-d126f82fd841\" data-action=\"Deal Block\" data-label=\"Chaos Cubed\" data-dimension48=\"Chaos Cubed\" data-dimension25=\"\">Chaos Cubed<\/a>. It will add the Sulfur Caves biome which has new cinnabar and sulfur blocks and steamy lakes that might make you dizzy. It&#8217;s also home to the new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgamer.com\/games\/survival-crafting\/minecraft-sulfur-cube-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-games-newest-multifunctional-mob\/\" target=\"_blank\">Sulfur Cube<\/a> mob which takes on properties of blocks it absorbs like a Minecraft-y version of Kirby.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-the-best-of-everything-in-minecraft\"><span>The best of everything in Minecraft<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a class=\"card card--standard card--rows-3 card--align-inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgamer.com\/best-minecraft-seeds\/\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"card-image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%\" class=\"card__image\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/minecraft-guide-your-compendium-for-crafting-1.jpg\" alt=\"Minecraft seeds - a pair of towering islands, a jungle and a mesa\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card__content\">\n<h3 class=\"card__title\">Minecraft seeds<\/h3>\n<div class=\"card__description-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"card__description\">\n<p>Find seeds with incredible features to build your next base in.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/a><a class=\"card card--standard card--rows-3 card--align-inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgamer.com\/the-best-minecraft-skins\/\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"card-image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%\" class=\"card__image\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/minecraft-guide-your-compendium-for-crafting-2.jpg\" alt=\"Minecraft skins header - Anya Forger, Abigail, Venti\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card__content\">\n<h3 class=\"card__title\">Minecraft skins<\/h3>\n<div class=\"card__description-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"card__description\">\n<p>Download cool skins, anime skins, or anything else that suits you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/a><a class=\"card card--standard card--rows-3 card--align-inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgamer.com\/best-minecraft-mods\/\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"card-image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%\" class=\"card__image\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/minecraft-guide-your-compendium-for-crafting-3.jpg\" alt=\"Minecraft mods - a steam train in the SteamPunk modpack\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card__content\">\n<h3 class=\"card__title\">Minecraft mods<\/h3>\n<div class=\"card__description-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"card__description\">\n<p>The best mods out there from classic massive overhauls to tiny new tweaks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/a><a class=\"card card--standard card--rows-3 card--align-inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgamer.com\/minecraft-commands-and-cheats-every-player-should-know\/\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"card-image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%\" class=\"card__image\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/minecraft-guide-your-compendium-for-crafting-4.jpg\" alt=\"Minecraft diamonds - Steve holds up a diamond in a pile of diamond blocks\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card__content\">\n<h3 class=\"card__title\">Minecraft commands<\/h3>\n<div class=\"card__description-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"card__description\">\n<p>Teleport around your world or find hidden biomes and villages all with cheats and commands.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/a><a class=\"card card--standard card--rows-3 card--align-inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgamer.com\/best-minecraft-texture-packs\/\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"card-image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%\" class=\"card__image\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/minecraft-guide-your-compendium-for-crafting-5.jpg\" alt=\"Minecraft texture pack MS Painted - Two villagers with shakey, unshaded faces look at the player.\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card__content\">\n<h3 class=\"card__title\">Minecraft texture packs<\/h3>\n<div class=\"card__description-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"card__description\">\n<p>Overhaul the entire look of your game with texture packs that are cute, weird, and anything in between.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/a><a class=\"card card--standard card--rows-3 card--align-inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgamer.com\/best-minecraft-shaders\/\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"card-image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%\" class=\"card__image\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/minecraft-guide-your-compendium-for-crafting-6.jpg\" alt=\"Minecraft shaders - Sildur's Vibrant shaders\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card__content\">\n<h3 class=\"card__title\">Minecraft shaders<\/h3>\n<div class=\"card__description-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"card__description\">\n<p>Make Minecraft beautiful and moody with the prettiest texture pack mods out there.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-minecraft-getting-started-guides\"><span>Minecraft getting started guides<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check >\n<div class='image-full-width-wrapper'>\n<div class='image-widthsetter' style=\"max-width:1920px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:31.25%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"tQSvUW6yRPCH8YBTx6C2oG\" name=\"TOP MOMENTS Minecraft LIVE \u2013 March 2026 00-00-35\" alt=\"Minecraft\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/minecraft-guide-your-compendium-for-crafting-7.jpg\" mos=\"\" align=\"middle\" fullscreen=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"600\" attribution=\"\" endorsement=\"\" class=\"inline\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Mojang)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"how-to-get-started-with-minecraft\">How to get started with Minecraft<\/h3>\n<div >\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"firstcol \" >\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgamer.com\/minecraft-java-vs-bedrock-windows\/\" target=\"_blank\">Minecraft Java vs Bedrock<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td >\n<p>What&#8217;s the difference between the two versions of Minecraft and which should you play?<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"firstcol \" >\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgamer.com\/download-minecraft-how-to\/\" target=\"_blank\">How to download Minecraft<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td >\n<p>Where to buy and download Minecraft for PC<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"firstcol \" >\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgamer.com\/what-are-minecraft-realms-and-how-to-create-one\/\" target=\"_blank\">Minecraft Realms<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td >\n<p>How to start and run your own multiplayer Minecraft server for friends<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h3 id=\"how-to-find-rare-resources\">How to find rare resources<\/h3>\n<p><a class=\"card card--standard card--rows-3 card--align-inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgamer.com\/minecraft-diamond-level-find-sword-pickaxe\/\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"card-image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%\" class=\"card__image\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/minecraft-guide-your-compendium-for-crafting-4.jpg\" alt=\"Minecraft diamonds - Steve holds up a diamond in a pile of diamond blocks\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card__content\">\n<h3 class=\"card__title\">Diamonds<\/h3>\n<div class=\"card__description-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"card__description\">\n<p>How to find Minecraft&#8217;s classic gems.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-how-to-tame-minecraft-creatures\"><span>How to tame Minecraft creatures<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check >\n<div class='image-full-width-wrapper'>\n<div class='image-widthsetter' style=\"max-width:1920px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:31.25%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"sU6ztPZCxGEBJmeaaFAQqG\" name=\"Minecraft LIVE Official Trailer \u2013 March 2026 00-00-08\" alt=\"Minecraft\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/minecraft-guide-your-compendium-for-crafting-8.jpg\" mos=\"\" align=\"middle\" fullscreen=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"600\" attribution=\"\" endorsement=\"\" class=\"inline\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Mojang)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"how-to-ride-minecraft-mounts\">How to ride Minecraft mounts<\/h3>\n<p><a class=\"card card--standard card--rows-2 card--align-inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgamer.com\/games\/survival-crafting\/minecraft-happy-ghast\/\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"card-image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%\" class=\"card__image\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/minecraft-guide-your-compendium-for-crafting-1.png\" alt=\"A dried ghast, a ghastling, and a friendly ghast all smiling\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card__content\">\n<h3 class=\"card__title\">Happy Ghast<\/h3>\n<div class=\"card__description-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"card__description\">\n<p>How to tame and ride the flying Nether creatures.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/a><a class=\"card card--standard card--rows-2 card--align-inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgamer.com\/games\/survival-crafting\/minecraft-harness-crafting-recipe\/\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"card-image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%\" class=\"card__image\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/minecraft-guide-your-compendium-for-crafting-9.jpg\" alt=\"Minecraft\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card__content\">\n<h3 class=\"card__title\">Harness recipe<\/h3>\n<div class=\"card__description-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"card__description\">\n<p>You&#8217;ll need a harness to fly a happy ghast.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/a><a class=\"card card--standard card--rows-3 card--align-inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgamer.com\/games\/survival-crafting\/minecraft-nautilus-location\/\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"card-image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%\" class=\"card__image\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/minecraft-guide-your-compendium-for-crafting-10.jpg\" alt=\"Minecraft\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card__content\">\n<h3 class=\"card__title\">Nautilus<\/h3>\n<div class=\"card__description-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"card__description\">\n<p>How to find and tame these underwater mounts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/a><a class=\"card card--standard card--rows-3 card--align-inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgamer.com\/minecraft-camel-mob\/\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"card-image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%\" class=\"card__image\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/minecraft-guide-your-compendium-for-crafting-11.jpg\" alt=\"Minecraft 1.20 - Steve celebrates his new camel pal\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card__content\">\n<h3 class=\"card__title\">Camels<\/h3>\n<div class=\"card__description-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"card__description\">\n<p>How to find and befriend these two-seater mounts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/a><a class=\"card card--standard card--rows-3 card--align-inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgamer.com\/how-to-tame-a-horse-in-minecraft\/\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"card-image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%\" class=\"card__image\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/minecraft-guide-your-compendium-for-crafting-12.jpg\" alt=\"Minecraft\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card__content\">\n<h3 class=\"card__title\">Horses<\/h3>\n<div class=\"card__description-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"card__description\">\n<p>How to tame Minecraft&#8217;s orignal steeds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/a><a class=\"card card--standard card--rows-2 card--align-inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgamer.com\/games\/survival-crafting\/minecraft-saddle-crafting-recipe\/\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"card-image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%\" class=\"card__image\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/minecraft-guide-your-compendium-for-crafting-13.jpg\" alt=\"Minecraft\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card__content\">\n<h3 class=\"card__title\">Saddle recipe<\/h3>\n<div class=\"card__description-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"card__description\">\n<p>Craft a saddle to ride your horses across the world.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/a><a class=\"card card--standard card--rows-2 card--align-inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgamer.com\/games\/survival-crafting\/minecraft-netherite-horse-armor-crafting-recipe\/\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"card-image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%\" class=\"card__image\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/minecraft-guide-your-compendium-for-crafting-14.jpg\" alt=\"Nautilus and Zombie horse with player riding with a diamond spear in Minecraft Mounts of Mayhem drop\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card__content\">\n<h3 class=\"card__title\">Netherite horse armor<\/h3>\n<div class=\"card__description-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"card__description\">\n<p>Get the best protection for your horse!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"how-to-tame-more-minecraft-mobs\">How to tame more Minecraft mobs<\/h3>\n<p><a class=\"card card--standard card--rows-3 card--align-inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgamer.com\/games\/survival-crafting\/minecraft-copper-golem\/\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"card-image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%\" class=\"card__image\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/minecraft-guide-your-compendium-for-crafting-2.png\" alt=\"Copper golem with a golem chest\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card__content\">\n<h3 class=\"card__title\">Copper Golem<\/h3>\n<div class=\"card__description-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"card__description\">\n<p>How to craft your own copper companion.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/a><a class=\"card card--standard card--rows-3 card--align-inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgamer.com\/minecraft-allay-guide\/\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"card-image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%\" class=\"card__image\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/minecraft-guide-your-compendium-for-crafting-15.jpg\" alt=\"Minecraft - an Allay, small blue with wings, holds a cookie and flies through the air\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card__content\">\n<h3 class=\"card__title\">Allay<\/h3>\n<div class=\"card__description-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"card__description\">\n<p>How to find and befriend the Minecraft fairies.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/a><a class=\"card card--standard card--rows-3 card--align-inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgamer.com\/how-to-make-a-minecraft-villager-zombie-trades\/\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"card-image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%\" class=\"card__image\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/minecraft-guide-your-compendium-for-crafting-16.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card__content\">\n<h3 class=\"card__title\">Villagers<\/h3>\n<div class=\"card__description-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"card__description\">\n<p>How to befriend and trade with Minecraft villagers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/a><a class=\"card card--standard card--rows-2 card--align-inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgamer.com\/games\/survival-crafting\/minecraft-name-tag-crafting-recipe\/\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"card-image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%\" class=\"card__image\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/minecraft-guide-your-compendium-for-crafting-17.jpg\" alt=\"A pig, a cow, and two birds dance\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card__content\">\n<h3 class=\"card__title\">Nametags<\/h3>\n<div class=\"card__description-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"card__description\">\n<p>How to craft a nametag for your new pals. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/a><a class=\"card card--standard card--rows-2 card--align-inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgamer.com\/games\/survival-crafting\/minecraft-golden-dandelion-crafting-recipe\/\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"card-image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%\" class=\"card__image\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/minecraft-guide-your-compendium-for-crafting-18.jpg\" alt=\"Minecraft wolf puppy looking at the player with piglets and kittens behind\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card__content\">\n<h3 class=\"card__title\">Golden Dandelion<\/h3>\n<div class=\"card__description-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"card__description\">\n<p>Keep your baby mobs forever young with a golden flower.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/a> <\/article>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgamer.com\/games\/survival-crafting\/minecraft-guide\/\">Source<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Minecraft gets bigger every year and keeping track of all its updates can feel like you&#8217;ve got an unsorted chest in your head. Keep up with what&#8217;s coming to base game Minecraft next with our guide to the upcoming Minecraft game drops right below. Further down you can peruse all our Minecraft favorites, from the best mods to texture packs and seeds. If you&#8217;re just joining the world of crafting, walking a kiddo through setup, or returning yourself after years away, scroll further down for our setup guides and basic how-to guides on Minecrafting. Next Minecraft update (Image credit: Mojang) Chaos Cubed is the next Minecraft update Minecraft&#8217;s next drop is called Chaos Cubed. 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