Crafting & Inventory Management
EasyGeneralOptimize crafting sequences and inventory management to minimize time spent in menus. Includes recipe memorization, shift-clicking, and pre-planning crafting order to reduce menu opens.
When to Use
Throughout every speedrun. Small time saves from efficient crafting compound across the entire run.
Estimated Time Save
10-30 seconds cumulative
Step-by-Step Guide
Memorize recipes
Know the crafting grid positions for every recipe you use in runs. Never hesitate in the crafting menu.
Batch crafting
Open the crafting table once and craft all items in sequence rather than opening and closing multiple times.
Shift-click outputs
Hold Shift and click crafted items to instantly move them to inventory.
Hotbar management
Keep essential items (sword, pickaxe, blocks, pearls, food) in consistent hotbar slots across every run.
Drop unused items
Do not carry unnecessary items. Drop cobblestone, seeds, and other junk to keep inventory clean.
Pros
- +Free time save with zero RNG dependency
- +Compounds across the entire run (10-30 seconds total)
- +Builds muscle memory that transfers to all categories
- +Reduces mistakes from fumbling in menus
Cons
- -Boring to practice compared to flashy techniques
- -Small individual gains can feel insignificant
- -Requires discipline and consistency