MID GAME
Trading and building up
Once you have a reliable food source and basic gear, it is time to explore Blothera’s tougher challenges. Villager trades have been rebalanced, making them a central way to obtain better equipment. Smelt down unwanted iron and gold gear in a blast furnace to reclaim ingots and extra experience.
Brewing Essence and Mind potions allows you to bottle your experience. Use this XP to trade or store for later. Remember that animals and crops only breed or grow when exposed to the sky, so plan your farms accordingly.
With resources in hand, begin linking your bases by road and train. Chains can couple minecarts into functional trains that load chunks as they travel, letting you move bulk goods across vast distances.