5 ways to challenge yourself in Minecraft

If you are tired of the regular gameplay, then you are probably looking for ways to challenge yourself in Minecraft. There are unique ways to push the boundaries of the regular game and set your own rules, making the yearning for the mines a more engaging adventure.

That said, this article covers five ways to challenge yourself in Minecraft.

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End speed run and other ways to challenge yourself in Minecraft

1) End speed run

End speedrun is one of the coolest ways to challenge yourself in Minecraft (Image via Sportskeeda Gaming || Mojang Studios)

An End speed run is one of the most popular ways in which players challenge themselves in the game when they are tired of the regular gameplay. Reaching the End and fighting the Ender Dragon is one of the proper 'endings' of the game, so it comes as no surprise that gamers have turned it into a challenge.

These speed runs involve being the fastest to spawn and reach the End to defeat the boss mob. Many players look for quick ways to reach the Nether and find a fortress to get blaze rods, which can then be traded for ender pearls. Combining it with blaze powder gives an eye of Ender, allowing players to reach a stronghold and get to the final destination quickly (with world records of under ten minutes).

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2) Hardcore mode

Hardcore mode offers a challenging gameplay without any respawn options, making it one of the ideal ways to challenge yourself in Minecraft (Image via Sportskeeda Gaming || Mojang Studios)

Hardcore mode is perhaps one of the most popular ways to challenge oneself in Minecraft. This variant of survival prevents players from respawning after dying, upping the stakes and taking the phrase "you only live once" quite literally. Once set, gamers will not be able to revert or change to another game mode.

If this does not seem challenging enough, players can also use command blocks or mods to increase mob spawns or buff them to make them more difficult to eliminate. With some of the best Minecraft mods out there, it is a breeze to make this game mode even more engaging.

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3) No armor

No armor challenge is a fun way to test your skills in Minecraft (Image via Sportskeeda Gaming || Mojang Studios)

One of the most high-stakes ways to challenge yourself in Minecraft is to take part in no-armor gameplay. Playing the game without any protective items, such as helmets, chestplates, or boots, makes even the most basic encounters difficult. Mobs like zombies or skeletons can deal damage more easily, while an exploding creeper can potentially lead to an instant elimination.

Additionally, reaching the End and fighting the Ender Dragon without any armor is perhaps the biggest bragging right players of this game can earn. The removal of shields also ensures that gamers rely on potions and totems, making the gameplay more engaging and equally challenging.

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4) One chunk challenge

One chunk is one of the most gruelling ways to challenge yourself in Minecraft (Image via Sportskeeda Gaming || Mojang Studios)

The "one chunk challenge" is a unique way of playing where gamers are restricted to their spawn chunk of 16 by 16 for the entire game. They cannot leave that designated area, making every item limited. This results in a need for careful and strategic resource management and making the best out of whatever is available at hand, including tackling the endless hordes of slimes that fill the world.

Additionally, this makes it more difficult to progress to the Nether or even the End, requiring players to rely on renewable resources from mob drops. It's a great test of patience and ingenuity, easily qualifying as one of the most engaging ways to challenge yourself in Minecraft.

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5) Superflat survival

Superflat survival is perhaps one of the hardest ways to challenge yourself in Minecraft (Image via Sportskeeda Gaming || Mojang Studios)

This is a gameplay style in which players spawn in a superflat survival world. With no natural hills, caves, or varied biomes, they are limited to what they have. The villages become an integral part of survival, with gamers relying on them for trade and other items.

Additionally, farming and mob drops become crucial in survival, requiring players to create intricate renewable systems to sustain their resources. Reaching the Nether or even the End is a massive challenge, making the superflat survival one of the most engaging ways to challenge yourself in Minecraft.

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