Minecraft is an open-world sandbox game where you can play however you like. You have all the freedom to explore the diverse biomes and progress into the game at your own pace. However, the only downside of such freedom is that you don’t get a fixed path for unlocking all the features. You must discover them on your own. Thankfully, Mojang introduced an advancement system showcasing everything that’s possible in this game. With that said, we have listed all Minecraft advancements here to teach you how you can get each of them.
Editor’s Note: updated on February 12, 2025, to check for new advancements added up to Minecraft 1.21.4 and improve readability
Advancements are exclusive to Java Edition and appear as pop-ups when the player accomplishes a certain task. There are a total of 122 advancements, and they are designed to show you every aspect of the game so you can experience it without researching . By pressing the L key , you can open the advancements UI. Moreover, the type also differs since there are regular advancements, goals, and challenges.
Minecraft Advancements
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The “Minecraft” advancement list includes the most basic challenges. They are designed to walk you through all the relevant features and help you progress in the game. Most of these are obtainable by casually playing the game, and there are no secret ones here.
Nether Advancements
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The “Nether” advancements are tied to the Nether dimension. They teach you about various items, blocks, and structures present and used in this hot place. This category includes the hardest advancement called “How Did We Get Here?” It is also a secret challenge , meaning it’s not visible until you actually complete it.
The hidden “How Did We Get Here?” advancement alone takes a lot of preparation, as you will need to have different Minecraft mobs in one place, as well as all the items and blocks ready to provide you with the rest of the effects.
The End Advancements
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“The End” advancements focus on the End dimension. They help you understand what you can find and do there, so you don’t get lost in this scary, void-full dimension.
Adventure Advancements
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This category of advancements is focused on exploring, adventuring, and combating aspects of the game. Minecraft Winter Drop brought new mobs and biomes, including the Pale Garden and the Creaking , so it might become easier to complete these goals. These teach you about certain blocks, mobs, and item mechanics that are relevant in the game. Many hidden advancements in this section will be revealed only once the player accomplishes them.
Husbandry Advancements
These advancements are geared towards all the food and mob mechanics in the game, from planting seeds and growing crops to breeding and taming different animals. There are even some hidden advancements in this section, to make it more fun to explore.
By Pressing L on your keyboard, you can view advancement categories in-game, but you can also click on Advancements in the pause menu to view them.
No, advancements are there to lead you through the game and also provide a sense of accomplishment when you manage to complete a difficult challenge.
Yes, some categories have hidden advancements that you can only view once you complete them.
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