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Learn how to make the best defenses for your Minecraft base without sacrificing functionality or convenience!

9 Essential Base Building Tips for Minecraft Hardcore That Will Save Your Life

Learn how to make the best defenses for your Minecraft base without sacrificing functionality or convenience!
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If you have ever spent enough time painstakingly building a base you are proud of in Minecraft Hardcore Mode, then you have probably felt the cold sting of loss that accompanies your final moments as the world is viciously ripped apart around you. The monstrosities of Minecraft all have their individual quirks, making defending against all of them a tall task. Building a defensible base is the most vital step you can take towards surviving in such a harsh world.

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Have you ever had your door torn down by a group of vicious Zombies? They let all the other baddies in with them! By following these incredible base building tips for Minecraft, you’ll never have to worry about finding another Creeper in your home again.

You can build a base that defends itself with nothing more than these nine clever building tricks.

Find the Perfect Spot to Build Your Minecraft Base

Before you begin building your base, it is important to consider where to make it. Digging into the side of a mountain may sound like a good idea and all, but the shadow of that mountain could harbor untold dangers that catch you unaware. Building on top of a mountain would be nice and safe, but you would have to climb up and down every time you wanted to accomplish something away from home.

When looking for a place to settle down, it is a good idea to search for wide-open areas, like: