MINECRAFT SPEEDRUN
Complete speedrun reference. Categories, world records, strategies, routes, and tutorials for every skill level.
World Records
Any% Glitchless (RSG)
Java Edition
Any% Glitchless (SSG)
Java Edition
All Advancements
Java Edition
All Bosses
Java Edition
Half%
Java Edition
Bedrock Any%
Bedrock Edition
All Categories
Any% Glitchless (RSG)
Beat the Ender Dragon as fast as possible on a random seed. RSG (Random Seed Glitchless) means a new world with a random seed for every attempt, and only the glitches on the rulebook's allowed list may be used. The 1.16 to 1.19 board on speedrun.com had 6,712 runners in September 2026.
Any% Glitchless (SSG)
Beat the Ender Dragon as fast as possible on a pre-selected seed. Set Seed Glitchless allows runners to optimize routes on a known world layout, pushing times far below RSG records.
All Advancements
Complete every single advancement in Minecraft. This is an extreme endurance category requiring knowledge of every game mechanic, biome, structure, and mob. Runs typically last many hours.
All Bosses
Kill the Ender Dragon, a Wither and an Elder Guardian, and on 1.19 and later a Warden as well. All Bosses is part of Kill Bosses in the Minecraft Java Edition Category Extensions on speedrun.com and takes you through all three dimensions and an ocean monument.
Half%
Half% is a Minecraft Java Edition speedrun in the Category Extensions on speedrun.com: complete half of the advancements as fast as you can. The timer stops on the notification for the last advancement you need, and the board has a single version range, 1.16.
Bedrock Any%
Beat Minecraft Bedrock Edition as fast as possible. speedrun.com splits it into Any%, where glitches are required, and Any% Glitchless, each with separate boards for random and set seed, version ranges and PC, mobile or console.
100%
100% is a Minecraft Bedrock Edition category on speedrun.com: start with 0 achievements and earn every achievement that exists in the version you play. Java Edition has no 100% leaderboard; its completionist category is All Advancements.
Strategies
12 detailed strategies with step-by-step routes
Tutorials
8 tutorials from beginner fundamentals to advanced techniques
Tricks Database
15 tricks and techniques with execution guides
Tools & Mods
9 essential tools with setup guides and features
In-Depth Guides
12 comprehensive guides from beginner to advanced
Common Mistakes
Avoid the most frequent speedrun mistakes and their fixes
Featured Guides
How to Start Speedrunning Minecraft
A complete introduction to Minecraft speedrunning. Learn what speedrunning is, how to set up your first run, and the fundamentals every new runner needs to know.
10 min readHow to Navigate the Nether Fast
Master Nether navigation to find bastions and fortresses quickly. Covers movement techniques, structure detection, biome reading, and the F3 pie chart method.
9 min readHow to Kill the Dragon Quickly
Complete guide to fast Ender Dragon kills using bed explosions. Covers one cycle, zero cycle, positioning, and health management during the fight.
8 min readStructured Practice Plan for Improvement
A systematic practice routine that breaks speedrunning into drillable skills. Covers daily practice structure, targeted scenario work, and progress tracking methods.
8 min read