FontFonts are used for rendering text in Minecraft. Several fonts are used in the game; the primary font used is known as Mojangles. Multiple fonts can be…
Friends ListThe friends list is a social menu in Java Edition. It allows users to add or remove friends and view their friends' statuses.
Game mode switcherThe game mode switcher is a feature in Java Edition that allows the player to quickly switch between different game modes with keyboard hotkeys, when…Game ruleGame rules are a set of customizable options for a specific in-game world.
GameplayGameplay in most game modes of Minecraft consists mainly of placing and breaking a variety of different blocks in a procedurally generated world. With…
Geared mobsSome mobs can spawn holding weapons and other items and/or wearing armor, both of which may be enchanted. In addition, some of them may also spawn with…Generated lootGenerated loot is a common way of finding naturally generated items. Generated loot occurs in naturally spawning structures, when a chest or another…
Heads-up displayThe heads-up display (HUD) includes various UI elements shown on-screen during gameplay. It is superimposed on their view of the game world.HealingHealing is the mechanic of regaining lost health.HealthHealth is the fundamental condition that an entity needs to survive. Health can be recovered by healing, through natural regeneration, or by using status…
HitboxA hitbox defines the physical boundary (or an approximation thereof) of a block or entity. Hitboxes are used in the calculations of collisions and…Instant miningInstant mining, or insta-mining, is a game mechanic in which 1 block can be broken per game tick without the delay of 3⁄10 of a second (6 ticks). Blocks…
Interaction rangeInteraction range (also known as reach) is the maximum distance a player can interact with a block or entity and perform an action. The default…
InventoryThe inventory is the pop-up menu that the player uses to manage items they carry. From this screen a player can equip armor, craft items on a 2×2 grid…Item repairItem repair is a feature that allows players to repair damaged items with durability (tools, armor, and weapons) by combining them in the crafting grid or…
JumpingJumping is a form of movement that elevates the player by approximately 1.25 blocks into the air. Mobs can also jump, as part of their behavior.Key codesThis is a list of key codes used by Minecraft, which are used in the options.txt file.
Knockback (mechanic)Knockback represents the pushback from attacks or natural causes.
LanguageVarious languages outside of the system default may be selected in-game using the language menu, accessible in options[JE only] or settings.[BE only]…
LightLight (or lighting) is a game mechanic that affects visibility, mob spawning, and the growth of some plants. There are three aspects of Minecraft's…Locator BarThe locator bar is a UI element on the player's HUD which shows the position of other players in multiplayer.
LyingLying is a position that happens to a player or certain mobs under different circumstances.MaterialsMaterials in Minecraft classify blocks into different types, more or less indicating what the block is "made of".
Melee attackA melee attack is a type of attack performed during combat that mobs and players use to cause damage through close contact with a target.
Mob conversionMob conversion is a game mechanic where under specific circumstances certain mobs can convert to mobs of a different type, or to a different variant of…Mob fleeingIn Minecraft, mob fleeing is a mechanic in which mobs will attempt to flee from sources that they are fearful of.Mob infightingMob infighting is a mechanic in Minecraft in which certain mobs retaliate against other mobs, as part of their mob AI.
Mob spawningMob spawning is how passive, neutral, and hostile mobs are created in the world.Mob typeA mob type is a gameplay classification the game uses to group mobs. This classification is applied in several gameplay aspects, including but not limited…
MultiplayerMultiplayer is the style of playing Minecraft that involves multiple players interacting on a single world hosted by a player or an external server…NarratorThe narrator[JE only] or text to speech[BE only] is a text-to-speech engine that automatically reads chat messages and other text elements in the user…Non-renewable resourceA non-renewable resource (as opposed to a renewable resource) is a resource that cannot be obtained in indefinite quantities in Survival without using…
Ominous EventAn ominous event is an occurrence triggered by the Bad Omen status effect.
Ominous TrialAn ominous trial is an ominous event in which trial chambers become more challenging.
OpacityOpacity (and its inverse, transparency) are properties of blocks which affect how the game renders it and other nearby blocks, as well as how occlusion…
OxidationOxidation (also known as oxidization or oxidisation) is a mechanic that causes many blocks and mobs made from copper to oxidize over time, changing their…
PatrolA patrol (officially a pillager patrol) is a rare, naturally-spawning group of pillagers, led by a raid captain.
RaidA raid is an ominous event in which waves of illagers, witches, and ravagers spawn and attack a village. It is triggered when a player with the Raid Omen…
Raid captainA raid captain or illager captain is the occurrence of an illager that spawns wearing an ominous banner on its head. It is usually a pillager or…
Ranged attackA ranged attack is a type of attack performed during combat that mobs and players use to cause damage to a target from a distance.
RarityRarity is a statistic applied to items and blocks to signify their value and ease in obtaining. Rarity only affects the displayed color of an item name…
RealmsMinecraft Realms is an official subscription-based server hosting service that allows players to create and manage their own private Minecraft servers.…
Recipe bookThe recipe book is a mechanic in Minecraft that serves as a catalog of recipes and as a crafting, smelting, and banner patterning guide.
Redstone circuitsA redstone circuit is a build that primarily focuses on dealing with logic and redstone signals using redstone. Circuits can be used to transmit redstone…Redstone mechanicsRedstone mechanics describe the general concepts of redstone power, and how redstone-related blocks interact with one another. This article describes…RenewabilityRenewability refers to the possibility of an item or block or entity to be obtained continuously without exploring new areas or having additional players…Renewable resourceA renewable resource (as opposed to a non-renewable resource, or finite resource) is a resource that can be obtained in unlimited quantities in Survival…
RidingRiding, also known as mounting, is the behavior that allows an entity to mount another entity. 