Minecraft hardcore checklist with 16 bullet points and with sub bulletpoints

Preparation

Survival Essentials

Exploration

  • Walk in different directions from your spawn point.
  • Keep an eye on terrain changes and structures.
  • Utilize a map or coordinates to track your path.
  • Use a boat or minecart to cover large distances quickly.
  • Observe the landscape for clues on biome types.
  • Check for specific trees or vegetation.
  • Note the climate and animal types present.
  • Travel to at least three different biomes.
  • Search plains, savannahs, and desert biomes for villages.
  • Look for jungle or desert temples using elevation.
  • Approach cautiously to avoid traps in temples.
  • Check buildings in villages for chests and villagers.
  • Collect wood from trees for crafting.
  • Harvest crops from villages or wild plants.
  • Mine coal and other surface ores.
  • Remember to store resources in your inventory.
  • Dig down to Y-level 11 for optimal diamond mining.
  • Use an iron pickaxe for diamond ore.
  • Look for iron deposits in caves and cliffs.
  • Smelt iron ore in a furnace to obtain ingots.
  • Find a lava source and pour water over it.
  • Mine the resulting obsidian blocks with a diamond pickaxe.
  • Collect at least ten obsidian blocks for a portal.
  • Store obsidian safely in your inventory.

Defense

Nether Preparation

End Game Preparation

Final Steps