RotationRotation (also known as perspective, viewpoint or viewing angle) is the direction an entity is facing. Rotation in Minecraft consists of Y-rotation or yaw…
Saved HotbarsThe Saved Hotbars menu is a feature in Java Edition that allows the Creative mode player to save selectable hotbar slots.
ScoreboardThe scoreboard system is a complex gameplay mechanic utilized through commands. Mainly intended for mapmakers and server operators, scoreboards are used…
ServerA server provides a world for players to play multiplayer with others over the Internet or a local area network without the requirement for one player to…
Server listThe server list is a menu screen where players can join and manage the servers they visit. Players can see if a server is online, check how many player…ShaderShaders are used to define the game's rendering of certain elements.
SittingSitting is a game mechanic used by the player and some mobs under specific circumstances.
Skin packA skin pack is a type of downloadable content that adds additional skins for players to choose from along with the default skins included with the game's…
SmeltingSmelting is the process of obtaining refined goods from raw materials by heating them in a furnace, blast furnace, or smoker. When items are smelted in…
SmithingSmithing is a gameplay mechanic that allows players to upgrade tools and armor both in material and in appearance through the use of a smithing table.
SneakingSneaking, crouching, or shifting is a form of movement. Its effects include causing the player to move slower, preventing them from falling off blocks…
SnowloggingSnowlogging is a mechanic in Bedrock Edition that allows small vegetation to be filled with layers of snow.
SocialMinecraft has several social features for connecting people with aspects from the game. Using the Xbox network, players can add online friends, play…
Social interactionsThe Social Interactions screen is a graphical interface used to disable chatting with certain players, and report players for messages, skins, usernames…South-east ruleThe south-east rule, also known as the Z-X rule, is an unintentional mechanic wherein various effects occur based on the cardinal directions, specifically…Spawn protectionSpawn protection prevents players from building around world spawn, undoing any attempts at placing or breaking blocks.
SplitscreenSplitscreen is a console-exclusive feature that allows up to four players to play multiplayer on one screen at the same time. It is supported on console…
SprintingSprinting is a method of transportation that allows the player to move faster, at the expense of depleting saturation. While sprinting, the player's field…
SwimmingSwimming is a form of transportation that allows the player to move in water faster.
Sword blockingSword blocking was a mechanic in Java Edition and Legacy Console Edition where a player could use a sword in their main-hand to block attacks. This…
TamingTaming is a mechanic that allows the player to domesticate a wild mob.
TeleportationTeleportation is a form of transportation in which the moving object is instantaneously moved to its target location.
Third-person viewThird-person view allows the player to view the nearby environment from an "outside" perspective.TiersTiers refer to the different levels and materials of tools and weapons.ToastsToasts are informational text boxes shown on the screen. They typically show up when the player unlocks new crafting recipes, grants advancements, or a…
TooltipA tooltip contains information that appears when hovering over or focusing on items or certain UI elements.
TradingTrading is a gameplay mechanic that allows players to exchange emeralds for items, and vice versa, with villagers and wandering traders. Trading can allow…
TransportationTransportation is how players move around the world or between dimensions (the Overworld, the Nether, and the End).
Tutorial hintsTutorial hints (also known as game tips in Bedrock Edition) are toasts on the player's HUD which show up when a player starts a world in Survival mode for…
Use cooldownThe use cooldown (also known as recharge, item cooldown, or simply cooldown) is a mechanic that delays using an item for a given time. It is represented…
VibrationVibrations are a gameplay mechanic based around the concept of sound and its physical interactions. Most in-game actions and events produce vibrations…Village mechanicsThis page describes mechanics relating to village and villagers.
WalkingWalking is one of the fundamental methods of transportation in Minecraft, allowing for a reasonable movement speed while avoiding the hunger impact of…
WaterloggingWaterlogging is a mechanic that allows non-cube blocks (that is, blocks that do not completely fill their block volume, such as ladders, fences, and…WorkstationA workstation is any block that a player can use to produce items or that functions as job site block for a villager.World spawnThe world spawn is where players initially spawn in the Minecraft world.
Zombie siegeZombie sieges are in-game events in which many zombies spawn and attack a village. 