Welcome to Minecraft Dungeons! This is a dungeon crawler set in the Minecraft universe, where you'll hack and slash your way through hordes of mobs, collect epic loot, and explore diverse environments. Grab up to three friends for some couch co-op fun, or go it alone as you uncover the secrets of this blocky world. From the tutorial mission on Squid Coast to the treacherous Ancient Hunts, you'll be facing down unique challenges and powerful foes.
This guide is your ultimate companion for mastering Minecraft Dungeons. We'll walk you through every mission, from the initial steps on Squid Coast to the climactic battles in the Throne Room. Get ready to learn strategies for defeating tough bosses like the Cauldron and the Redstone Heart, and discover how to conquer the dreaded Pillagers. We've got you covered on everything you need to achieve Gold Medals and unlock all the game's secrets.
Squid Coast (Tutorial)
Complete Minecraft Dungeons Squid Coast walkthrough covering all chests, secrets, and objectives. Learn how to find all loot and progress through the tutorial level.
- 1Rolling Across Gaps + Chest 1/2: From the start, move south to find a platform. Roll across the gap to reach the first Chest. This is a 'Fancy' Chest, and opening it may award the 'Fancy That!' Trophy/Achievement.
- 2Melee and Bow Attacks: Ahead, defeat the first Zombie with your Sword. Continue to a stone bridge, collect Arrows, and use your Bow to shoot a Skeleton to progress.
- 3Illagers + Secret 1/2: Cross another bridge, fighting Zombies and Skeletons. On the other side, near a windmill, defeat Vindicators. Find a 'Supplies' Chest (not counted towards secrets). Backtrack south between the Supplies Chest and a hanging lantern. Go east of a wooden blockade, through trees, to reach the house again. A Chest will appear, marking your first Secret.
- 4Secret 2/2: Move forward to a staircase. At the bottom, west of a fence near a house, go through bushes and trees to get behind the fence. Move towards the house, and another Chest will appear, marking your second Secret.
- 5Ambush: Proceed to a courtyard with a Villager statue. A purple gate and the Arch-Illager will appear, initiating an Ambush. Defeat the summoned Vindicators to open the gate.
- 6Fireworks Arrow + Levers: Climb a hill/staircase. Defeat Vindicators, one of which may drop a Fireworks Arrow Artifact. Equip it to add an explosive effect to your Arrows (with a cooldown). Interact with a Lever to open a door.
- 7Drawbridge: Through the gate, shoot a Skeleton on the other side of a drawbridge to lower it. Use your Fireworks Arrow to test its effect. Defeat another Skeleton and a Zombie on the other side.
- 8Chest 2/2: Just past the drawbridge, roll across another gap to reach your second Chest. Be aware that some items may fall into the abyss.
- 9Completion: Defeat the last Zombie and Vindicator. Follow your Quest Marker to the Camp and interact with the stone table to finish the level and set up your Camp. Completing the level awards the 'Happy Camper' Trophy/Achievement.
- Always be on the lookout for gaps to roll across, as they often lead to secret areas.
- Use your Map (hold the Map button for a more detailed view) to track Chests and Secrets.
- The Fireworks Arrow Artifact has a cooldown, so use it strategically.
- Some items from chests near gaps may fall into the abyss; try to pick them up quickly.
- 'Fancy That!' Trophy/Achievement (for opening the first Fancy Chest)
- 'Happy Camper' Trophy/Achievement (for completing the level)
Creeper Woods & Creepy Crypt
Master Minecraft Dungeons' Creeper Woods and Creepy Crypt! Learn secrets, chest locations, and how to unlock the secret level with this expert guide.
Alright, let's dive into the first real zone of Minecraft Dungeons: Creeper Woods! After you finish up the tutorial, this is where things start to get interesting. Because this game is procedurally generated, I can't give you exact spots for every single chest or secret – they'll actually change every time you play! But don't worry, I'll tell you exactly what to look for and how to snag all that sweet loot.
Creeper Woods Overview
Creeper Woods is your first stop after the tutorial. Keep an eye out for gear drops like Swords, Axes, Bows, Hunter's Armor, Wolf Armor, Boots of Swiftness, Death Cap Mushrooms, and Tasty Bones.
Creeper Woods Secrets and Chests
You'll find plenty of Vases scattered around – smash 'em for Emeralds! They don't count as secrets, but they're great for a quick cash grab, especially near Villagers you rescue.
Secrets here are usually Chests that pop up when you get close, so make sure you explore every nook and cranny and go down every path you see. You might also stumble upon a building you can enter; inside, you'll find more Supplies Chests and Vases. Oh, and don't mistake the Loot Pig (or Chest Pig) for a regular chest – it's not a secret, but it's still worth interacting with!
The key here is thoroughness. If you reach the end and feel like you've missed something, don't panic. Just backtrack and search again; it's probably hiding somewhere you overlooked.
Unlocking Creepy Crypt
To get into the secret Creepy Crypt level, you first need to find the 'Creepy Crypt Map' within Creeper Woods. Keep your map handy! Look for a semi-hidden path heading west (that's to your left). It's easy to miss, but you'll usually find a bunch of Skeletons and other enemies there, plus a medium-sized area with some Vases.
At the end of this path, you'll see a glowing red stone in a wall. Interact with the stone button right in front of it, and bam! The crypt opens up. Inside, grab the 'Map' from the pedestal. This unlocks Creepy Crypt on your Mission Select map, and you won't need to find the map again once it's unlocked.
Warning: Picking up the map triggers an Ambush! Fight off the enemies, and you'll unlock deeper parts of the area where you'll find even more enemies, Vases, and likely a Chest.
Creepy Crypt (Secret Level) Overview
Creepy Crypt is one of six secret levels in the game, each tied to a main level. Once unlocked, you can access it anytime from the Mission Select screen.
In Creepy Crypt, you can find gear like Swords, Pickaxes, Bows, Hunter's Armor, Boots of Swiftness, Fishing Poles, and Tasty Bones.
Creepy Crypt Secrets and Chests
This is the largest level in the game, so don't sweat it if you miss a few things – there are usually over 20 Chests and tons of Secrets! You'll find plenty of regular Chests just lying around, so be thorough.
Some Chests act as Secrets, appearing only when you get close, so always check every room. Many Ambush rooms are scattered throughout the Crypt; once you clear out the last enemy in an ambush, a reward Chest will spawn. This is a major source of loot here!
Keep an eye out for large tombs set into the floor. Interact with them to reveal a hidden Chest – that's a Secret! You'll also find skeletons lounging in alcoves (think Indiana Jones style, not enemies). Interacting with these triggers an Ambush, and defeating the ambushing enemies rewards you with a Secret Chest.
There are also Redstone puzzles to solve, which open up new rooms. They're pretty straightforward – just push the buttons and follow the pattern.
Pro Tip: Once you've looted everything inside the Crypt and opened the door with the Lost Tome, you'll actually return to Creeper Woods! Don't leave immediately – the final few Secrets and Chests are often found back in the main Creeper Woods area.
Squid Coast (Tutorial) (2)
Complete walkthrough for the Squid Coast tutorial level in Minecraft Dungeons, including tips for finding all chests, secrets, and enemies.
- 1From the starting ship, move south to find a platform. Roll across the gap to reach your first Chest (1/2). If this is your first 'Fancy' Chest, you'll earn the 'Fancy That!' Trophy/Achievement.
- 2Continue forward and defeat the first Zombie with your Sword.
- 3After defeating more Zombies, you'll reach a stone bridge. Use your Bow to shoot the Skeleton to proceed.
- 4Cross another bridge, fighting Zombies and Skeletons. On the other side, near a windmill house, defeat the Vindicators.
- 5You'll find a 'Supplies' Chest (does not count towards the total). Backtrack south between this chest and a hanging lantern.
- 6Go east of a wooden blockade, behind a fence, and through trees to reach the house again. A Chest will appear, which is Secret 1/2.
- 7Return to the Supplies Chest area and move forward to a staircase.
- 8To the north, past a fence, move west (left) near the wall through bushes and trees to reach a house. Another Chest will appear, which is Secret 2/2.
- 9Proceed to a courtyard with a Villager statue. An Arch-Illager will summon an Ambush of about four Vindicators. Defeat them to open the purple gate.
- 10Climb a staircase. At the top, defeat Vindicators. One may drop a Fireworks Arrow Artifact.
- 11Interact with a Lever to open a door.
- 12Through the gate, shoot a Skeleton on the other side of a drawbridge to lower it.
- 13Just past the drawbridge, roll across another gap to reach your second Chest (2/2). Be aware that items can fall into the abyss.
- 14Defeat the last Zombie and Vindicator. Follow your Quest Marker to the Camp and interact with the stone table to finish the level and earn the 'Happy Camper' Trophy/Achievement.
- Always be on the lookout for gaps that can be rolled across to access secret areas.
- Open your Map (hold the Map button for a more visible one) to see the number of Secrets and Chests remaining.
- The 'Supplies' Chest does not count towards your total chest count.
- The Fireworks Arrow Artifact has a cooldown, limiting its use per shot.
- Levers can appear in maps to open doors or activate mechanisms.
- Items from the second chest can sometimes fall into the abyss; try to pick them up quickly.
Completing Squid Coast earns the 'Happy Camper' Trophy/Achievement.
Creeper Woods & Creepy Crypt (2)
Full walkthrough for Minecraft Dungeons' Creeper Woods and its secret level, Creepy Crypt. Learn how to find secrets, chests, and unlock the crypt.
Creeper Woods is the first level after the tutorial, and it contains the entrance to the secret level, Creepy Crypt. Due to the game's procedural generation, the exact locations of secrets and chests will vary with each playthrough. This guide will detail what to look for and how to find them.
Gear Drops in Creeper Woods: Swords, Axes, Bows, Hunter's Armor, Wolf Armor, Boots of Swiftness, Death Cap Mushroom, Tasty Bone.
Creeper Woods Secrets and Chests:
- Vases can be smashed for Emeralds and are often found near Villagers. They do not count as Secrets or Chests.
- Secrets can appear as Chests that become visible when you approach. Explore every path to find these.
- Supplies Chests and Vases can be found inside buildings. These do not count as Secrets or Chests but offer loot.
- Loot Pigs (Chest Pigs) may appear but do not count as Chests or Secrets.
- Be thorough and backtrack if you miss items, as they are often hidden.
Unlocking Creepy Crypt:
- Find the 'Creepy Crypt Map' within Creeper Woods.
- Check your map frequently for a semi-hidden path to the west (left).
- This path often has many enemies, especially Skeletons, and a small area with Vases.
- At the end of this path, interact with a glowing red stone button set into a wall to open the crypt.
- Inside, find the 'Map' on a pedestal. Interacting with it unlocks Creepy Crypt.
- Collecting the map triggers an Ambush. Defeat the enemies to access deeper areas with more enemies and potential Chests.
Creepy Crypt Overview:
Creepy Crypt is one of six secret levels, tied to Creeper Woods. Once unlocked, it can be accessed from the Mission Select map without needing to unlock it again.
Gear Drops in Creepy Crypt: Swords, Pickaxes, Bows, Hunter's Armor, Boots of Swiftness, Fishing Pole, Tasty Bone.
Creepy Crypt Secrets and Chests:
- Many Chests are found throughout the level; explore each room thoroughly.
- Some Secrets appear as Chests that materialize when you get close. Check every room.
- Ambush rooms are common. A Chest spawns as a reward after defeating all enemies in an Ambush.
- Interactable tombs in the floor can hide Chests beneath them; these are Secrets.
- Interactable skeletons in alcoves can trigger Ambushes. Defeating the spawned enemies yields a Secret Chest.
- Redstone puzzles open various rooms. These involve pushing buttons in a visible pattern.
- After leaving the Crypt through the door that opens post-Lost Tome, you return to Creeper Woods to find any remaining Secrets and Chests.
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