Updated 24 October 2026. Every answer lists its source.
Minecraft minigame tips, answered
Practical tips for the most played minigames. Exact rules, kits and shops differ from server to server, so check each server's own guide too.
How do you get better at Bed Wars?
Defend your bed early with layers of different blocks, collect resources from generators, bridge safely, and carry blocks and a pearl.
Source: Minecraft Wiki - PvP (Bedrock Edition), ArtemisPvP - Bed wars
How do you defend your bed in Bed Wars?
Cover the bed in several layers of different blocks, such as wool, wood and end stone, so attackers need several tools.
Source: Minecraft Wiki - PvP (Bedrock Edition), ArtemisPvP - Bed wars
What is rushing in Bed Wars?
Rushing means bridging straight to an enemy island at the start to break their bed before they defend it.
Source: Minecraft Wiki - PvP (Bedrock Edition), ArtemisPvP - Bed wars
What are generators in Bed Wars?
Generators drop iron, gold, diamonds or emeralds over time. You spend them in the shop on blocks, weapons, armor and upgrades.
How do you bridge in Bed Wars?
Sneak to the edge and place blocks under you while walking backward. Faster methods like speed bridging take practice.
Source: Minecraft Wiki - PvP (Bedrock Edition), Minecraft Wiki - Sneaking
How do you win Sky Wars?
Loot your island chest fast, decide whether to rush the middle or a neighbour, and knock players into the void with projectiles.
What should you do first in Sky Wars?
Open your chest, put on the armor, grab every block and weapon, then build toward the nearest player or the middle.
Source: ArtemisPvP - Sky wars
How do you start Skyblock?
Do not break the dirt under the tree, plant every sapling, then build a cobblestone generator with your water and lava.
Source: Minecraft Wiki - Skyblock, Minecraft Wiki - Skyblock
How do you make a cobblestone generator?
Let flowing water meet flowing lava next to the spot you want stone. Mine the cobblestone and it keeps coming back.
How do you get more dirt in Skyblock?
Craft 2 dirt and 2 gravel into coarse dirt and till it back into dirt with a hoe, or buy dirt from a wandering trader if the map has one.
Source: Minecraft Wiki - Coarse Dirt, Minecraft Wiki - Skyblock
How do you play Skyblock with friends?
Share a Skyblock world on LAN (on Java 26.3+ in Pause, World Options), put it on a Realm, or join a Skyblock server.
Source: Minecraft Wiki - Skyblock, Minecraft Wiki - Realms, Minecraft Wiki - Java Edition 26.3
Who made Skyblock?
Skyblock was created by Minecraft Forum member Noobcrew and released in 2011.
Source: Minecraft Wiki - Skyblock
How do you beat Skyblock?
On the classic map, the goal is to grow from one island until you can reach the Nether and End and beat the dragon. Server Skyblock has its own goals.
Source: Minecraft Wiki - Skyblock
How do you heal in UHC?
Natural healing is off, so heal with golden apples, Healing or Regeneration potions, suspicious stew or a beacon.
Source: Minecraft Wiki - Ultra hardcore survival, Minecraft Wiki - Golden Apple
How do you make a UHC world?
Make a Hardcore world and turn natural health regeneration off. On Java 1.21.11+ use /gamerule natural_health_regeneration false.
Source: Minecraft Wiki - Ultra hardcore survival, Minecraft Wiki - Game rule
What is TNT Run?
In TNT Run the floor disappears under your feet as you run. The last player who has not fallen wins.
Source: ArtemisPvP - Tnt run
How do you win Build Battle?
Read the theme, plan the main shape first, add color and detail, and use the full plot. Voters reward builds that fit the theme clearly.
Source: ArtemisPvP - Build battle
How do you get better at parkour?
Learn the jumps one at a time: sprint jumps, neo jumps around walls and ladder jumps. Turn your sensitivity down for exact moves.
Source: Minecraft Wiki - Parkour
How do you win Spleef?
Break the blocks under other players with your shovel or snowballs while keeping moving, so you are never on a block about to go.
Source: Minecraft Wiki - Spleef
More questions
Every topic is on the FAQ hub. Questions about the ArtemisPvP server itself (commands, ranks, events) are on the server FAQ. Server IP: play.artemispvp.com.