SPEEDRUN GUIDES
In-depth guides covering every aspect of Minecraft speedrunning, from your first run to advanced optimization.
Beginner
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.
Game Settings for Speedrunning
Optimize your Minecraft settings for maximum speedrun performance. Covers render distance, FOV, key bindings, video options, and sound settings used by top runners.
Intermediate
How 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.
How 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.
Overworld Routing: Village, Shipwreck, and Portal Placement
Optimize your overworld segment with efficient resource gathering and nether portal placement strategies. Covers village routing, shipwreck loot, and portal construction methods.
Piglin Bartering Strategies
Deep dive into piglin bartering mechanics, loot tables, optimal gold usage, and techniques for maximizing ender pearl yield in speedruns.
Fighting Blazes Efficiently
Learn every method for killing blazes quickly in a nether fortress, including bed bombing, melee combat, and spawner management techniques.
Finding and Navigating Nether Fortresses
Comprehensive guide to fortress detection, navigation, and efficient blaze spawner location. Covers generation mechanics, travel direction, and pie chart reading.
Finding the End Portal and Navigating The End
Guide to locating the end portal room in strongholds and navigating The End dimension efficiently. Covers stronghold layouts, silverfish cues, and portal room identification.
Advanced
Structured 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.
Understanding Pace and Split Times
Learn how to use split times to evaluate your run pace, make reset decisions, and set realistic improvement targets. Covers split tracking, comparison methods, and race pacing.