Minecraft is a game where many players are familiar with most mechanics. These days, the game itself also gives you plenty of hints on how to progress. That’s what the achievements (also called advancements) are for — they outline a clear path forward. But among them are some that are anything but easy. These are truly meant for players who want to explore every corner of Minecraft. After all, the game hides many secrets even long-time fans don’t know. From “a bit tough” to outright wild — let’s break down these tricky advancements!
10. A Complete Catalogue: tame every cat variant (Minecraft achievement)
Let’s start cute: to earn this, you must find and tame all 11 cat variants. Sounds doable, but which cats spawn in villages is random. Black cats reliably spawn at witch huts and have increased chances to appear as strays during a full moon. The Jellie variant is also rare — expect some patience. Tip: Increase the number of beds and villagers to spawn more stray cats, and use a clock to plan around full moons.
9. Sniper Duel: hit a skeleton from 50 blocks away (advancement)
You’ll need steady aim: Kill a skeleton from ≥ 50 blocks away. Distance is hard to judge — measure it via coordinates (difference in X/Z) and use elevated positions. Easiest method: shoot from a mountain into a valley. Spectral arrows help with visibility, and Slowness/Fire Resistance can keep you safer if mobs close in.
8. Monsters Hunted: defeat every hostile mob
Minecraft is about survival — for this one, defeat every hostile mob at least once. That includes not just spiders and zombies, but also hard-to-find foes like silverfish, endermites, shulkers, phantoms, drowned, plus the Wither and Ender Dragon. The exact count varies by version; keep a checklist and clear out biomes/dimensions systematically.
7. Very Very Frightening: turn a villager into a witch with lightning
Transform a villager into a witch: you’ll need a trident with Channeling. Getting a trident can take time, as they’re rarely dropped by drowned. Then you must wait for a thunderstorm — Channeling only works then. Tip: Move the villager to an open area (no trees/ceilings!), optionally place a lightning rod for precise positioning, and trigger the lightning strike with your trident. One hit, and the villager becomes a witch.
6. Adventuring Time: discover and track every biome
Surprisingly, this unassuming achievement is one of the hardest: you must enter every relevant biome at least once. Depending on the version, that’s 50+ distinct regions. Use the F3 debug screen (biome name) and keep a list. Maps, ocean exploration, mountains, and rare biomes (e.g., Ice Spikes, Mushroom Fields) take time. In single-player with cheats, /locate biome … helps; without cheats, boats/Elytra and firework rockets are invaluable.
5. The End… Again…: resummon the Ender Dragon
For this, resummon the Ender Dragon. Craft 4 end crystals (each: 1x Eye of Ender, 1x Ghast Tear, 7x Glass) and place them on the portal frame in the End. The fight is similar to the first one — mostly prep and effort. Each victory opens more End gateway portals (up to 20 total) — perfect for faster access to End Cities.
4. Uneasy Alliance: bring a ghast to the Overworld and kill it there
You must bring a ghast from the Nether to the Overworld … and kill it there. Build a large Nether portal (up to 23×23), lure the ghast close, and light the portal so it can float through. Boats and minecarts don’t work on ghasts; the oversized portal method is the most reliable. In the Overworld, safely finish it with a bow or by reflecting fireballs. Brutal, but the cleanest method for the achievement.
3. A Balanced Diet: eat every food item
Minecraft offers a huge variety of food. For this, you must eat every available food at least once — including harmful items like rotten flesh or pufferfish. The tricky one is the enchanted golden apple (uncraftable; only in chests from dungeons/ruined portals/treasure). Don’t forget chorus fruit, rabbit stew, and suspicious stews. Keep a checklist and eat missing items deliberately.
2. Arbalistic: five different mobs with a single shot
A sneaky hidden advancement: Use a crossbow to kill five different mobs with one shot. Enchant the crossbow with Piercing — ideally level IV — and line up the mobs (e.g., in boats or tight corridors). Important: They must be different creatures (e.g., zombie, skeleton, spider, creeper, drowned). Firework rockets won’t count — stick to arrows.
1. How Did We Get Here?: every status effect at once
The name says it all: you need every available status effect simultaneously. This includes potion effects, Beacon effects, Conduit Power, Dolphin’s Grace, Levitation from shulkers, Wither, Bad Omen/Hero of the Village, and more. The exact number varies by version. Set up a station (beacon, a conduit at an ocean edge, a contained shulker, a small dolphin pen), brew all potions in advance, and define the order. Some effects last seconds, others minutes — timing and precision are crucial.
Conclusion: Mastering Minecraft achievements — tips, teamwork, and servers
Minecraft’s achievements are a great guide for new players learning the mechanics. At the same time, they include extremely demanding challenges that require planning, knowledge, and patience. Team play helps a lot — coordinate roles, resources, and locations. Rent a server with your friends from us and tackle these advancements together. The final one in particular is a massive challenge and is really only achieved by the best players who know Minecraft inside out.
