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Skipping Underground Mining to Gear Up Quickly

Gathering High-Tier Equipment Above Ground

Standard survival progression typically requires descending into deep caves or branch mining underground to find strong gear. With this data pack, you can secure endgame equipment directly under the sun.

1. Locate any grassy or exposed dirt area on the overworld surface.

2. Dig through consecutive dirt blocks across the terrain.

3. Collect the enchanted weapons, tools, and armor pieces that scatter onto the ground in place of normal soil.

4. Continue harvesting dirt until you have secured a complete set of high-tier armor and a functional selection of utility tools.

Maximizing Digging Speed

To streamline your gathering without ever entering a cave:

  • Use whatever enchanted digging tool drops from the soil to harvest the remaining dirt blocks significantly faster.
  • Carve shallow trenches across the landscape rather than digging deep pits, keeping your character safe in daylight.
  • Retrieve the abundant customized drops as they spill out across the grass to ensure no valuable items despawn while you clear larger sections of land.