Master the art of battling in Minecraft

With more than 100 million players around the world, Minecraft is one of the most popular video games of all time. Its unique design encourages players to use their creativity and problem solving skills to build entire worlds from scratch. In this book, readers will learn everything they need to know about dealing with enemies in the world of Minecraft, including which weapons work best and how to avoid dangerous situations.

In Minecraft, you’re never alone and the threat of attack is constant. How can you survive? The Official Combat Handbook will teach you everything you need to know to defend yourself from hostile monsters and enemy players. Learn how to build a fort, craft armour and weapons, set mob traps, defeat your enemies in one-to-one combat, and battle your way out of the Nether and the End. With tips from many Minecraft experts, you’ll be a formidable Minecraft warrior in no time!

Master the art of building in Minecraft

With a bit of imagination and a heavy dose of artistic talent, Minecraft blocks can be used to build almost anything. But as you’ll see, some artists are taking Minecraft building to a whole new level. Beautiful Minecraft is a compendium of stunning artwork built in Minecraft. Using millions of blocks and spending hundreds of hours, these artists have created floating steampunk cities, alien worlds, detailed classical sculptures, fantastical landscapes, architectural marvels, and more. The results are simply beautiful.

"Allowing players to build, explore, create, collaborate, and even survive, Minecraft has created a brave new world of gameplay. Each handbook contains helpful tips and information from the creators themselves, all of which will prove vital to your survival and creativity as you learn to mine, craft, and build in a world that you control."--Publisher's website.

All four updated Minecraft Handbooks in one slipcase! Each edition is revised to include the 1.8 update. The updated Minecraft Beginner's Handbook will teach you how to find resources, craft items and protect yourself from monsters during your first few days. The updated Redstone Handbook gets you fully wired up to this amazing substance and teaches you how to use it for traps and weapons, as well as showcasing some of the most amazing community creations. With the help of the updated Combat Handbook, you'll be a Minecraft warrior in no time. It'll teach you everything you need to know to defend yourself from hostile monsters and enemy players. Lastly, the updated Construction Handbook will teach you how to build amazing structures, from houses and bridges to ships, floating islands and even rollercoasters.