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If you’ve just embarked on your Minecraft adventure, you might initially feel a bit overwhelmed by the sheer number of things that need crafting to progress further. There’s no need to rush the game; ...

Mining is a major part of Minecraft. However, tools tend to wear out quickly. If you know how to make a Blast Furnace, you get access to the easiest recycling system in the game. Let’s learn how to ...

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If you’re wondering how to smelt iron in Minecraft, the Blast Furnace is one of the fastest tools available for the job. Much like a standard Furnace, a Blast Furnace has the ability to smelt ores ...

Tried and true, a house is a necessity for almost every Minecraft player. We’ve all started with the hole in the dirt, or the tiny wooden box for the first couple of nights. But rather than settle for ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Aside from a crafting table, you won't use any other utility block more in the early-mid game of Minecraft than a furnace. The furnace is used to ...

A furnace is an important block in Minecraft. Whether looking to cook food for survival or craft some useful materials like charcoal or smelt ores, a furnace is required for the players to make ...

The recipe for a Blast Furnace isn't complicated, but it will take a little time before you can get all the materials you need. Step 1: Make a furnace. The core part of the Blast Furnace is a basic ...