How to Crawl in Minecraft Java and Bedrock
Apr. 23, 2024Minecraft is a game full of subtle features that significantly affect the experience. One such feature is the crawl mechanic. While not often talked about, it’s definitely one of the staple abilities you have and is actually very useful. However, it might be a bit confusing to actually crawl in Minecraft. Well, I had the same initial doubts, so I decided to sit down and create a dedicated guide. So, with that, let’s begin learning how to crawl in Minecraft.
Method 1: Using the Trapdoor Method
This is the most popular way of crawling in the early game of Minecraft. To get started with this method, you’ll need a trapdoor. The material is not important, so a plain wooden trapdoor of any kind will do just fine. You can make it by placing6 wooden planksof the same type in the two adjacent rows of thecrafting table‘s grid. Once you have the trapdoor, follow the steps below:
While players usually carry a waterbucketwith them to turn lava intoobsidianoravoid fall damage, you can also use it to learn how to crawl. Follow the steps below for that:
Elytrais an end-game item that allows you to quickly travel across the world. It also triggers the crawl mode every time you use it to glide. Check out how you can take advantage of it using the steps below:
Crawling is essentially one of the unwritten rules of Minecraft. Its uses vary quite a lot. However, the reason crawling is used the most frequently is convenience. Sometimes, it’s far easier to fit into one-block-tall spaces than tear out the blocks in the way. This can be especially useful when constructing farms requiring peculiarredstone componentplacements.
Moreover,crawling can save your life. Since many mobs are two blocks tall, being able to crawl can ensure you stay away from threats. However, this can also work for passive mobs in order to keep them in a certain area. The same goes for drowning. In some situations, if you can crawl into a dry space, it can mean you don’t drown and perhaps lose your items.
Crawling is sometimes even necessary. This is the case in the End dimension after you’vebeaten the Ender Dragon. A new end gateway will be generated, and the only way to access it is to crawl in there. You may achieve this with an ender pearl, but simply crawling using a trapdoor is much safer.
Congratulations, you now know how to crawl in Minecraft! Don’t worry, even if you’re new to the game, as the methods above are super easy. So, which one did you end up using? Let us know in the comments below!
If you don’t want to use a trapdoor or any of the other methods listed above, you can also crawl with the help ofcommands. However, this will require you to enable commands or cheats.
Yes, you can crawl in the Bedrock edition. This feature has been added in the1.20.10.20 Beta. The trapdoor method explained above works just fine for Bedrock players.
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