Castle (castle) or fortress is the last line of defense. The castle can be filled with whatever is needed to survive, provide protection from the outside world, and can be made at will. You can create a castle directly in the game (game), but this can take a very long time. You can use Creative mode to speed up the process. You can also use a Minecraft editor like MCEdit to create extensive building structures. There are even mods that you can use to create a castle with just a few clicks.
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Method 1 of 3: Build Your Own Castle
Step 1. Try building in Creative mode
Creative mode gives access to all the blocks in the game without being limited in number. You also don't have to be afraid of monsters or have to fight to survive. Start the game in Creative mode, then switch to Survival mode once you've finished building the castle.
If you have started the game in Survival mode, open the Pause menu, select " Open to LAN ", then activate the cheat (how to cheat). Next, you can type /gamemode c in the chat window (T) to switch to Creative mode
Step 2. Find the right location to build the castle
You have to build castles that are pleasing to the eye, and are usually placed in very strong positions and are difficult to attack. You should also place them near important resources, such as at the mouth of the main mine tunnel, near a farm, or near the Nether Portal. Get the best spots for your new castle by exploring the map.
- Maybe you want to build a castle near a village so you can become ruler there.
- Try placing the castle on a high mountain, or at the mouth of a river.
- Think creatively when placing the castle. Build it between two mountains, place it at the top of a tree, or build it at the exit of a cave deep underground. You can try an endless variety of possible places.
Step 3. Clean the area
Depending on the size of the castle you want to build, you may need to prepare the area before starting construction. Use equipment to clear plants and level the soil level.
Consider the landscape of the area when you are ready to build the castle. Depending on your design, you may want to leave some of the natural structure in the area
Step 4. Try designing the castle on checkered lined paper
Use pencil and paper to design the layout of the castle. This is very useful because you can speed up the manufacturing process if you make the design beforehand. This is also to ensure that everything is properly installed.
You can use different colors to distinguish the type of material you want to use
Step 5. Look for inspiration
You can get inspiration from a variety of castles, both real and fictional. Look for castles in Europe for traditional medieval models, or check out castles and castles in China or Japan. You can see pictures in the Lord of the Rings movies and other fantasy castles.
- Many real castles provide their layouts on the internet, as part of the tourism information on the castle. You can use this layout as a guide for designing the castle. Some real castles, such as Dover Castle in England, have official instructions for use in Minecraft.
- Many Minecraft players post their own castle layouts on the internet. Try going to Google Images and searching for "Minecraft castle blueprints" for a variety of castle layouts that you can copy and use as a starting point.
Step 6. Learn some advanced techniques
You don't have to build a castle with boxy rooms. Learn how to create a circular building structure so you can build a realistic castle with more creative spaces. Below is a circle of 7 basic blocks that can be used as the basis for the tower staircase:
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Step 7. Collect the necessary materials (only for Survival mode)
If you want to build a castle in Survival mode, you must first collect the materials. You don't have to do this if you're playing in Creative mode because you'll be provided with unlimited materials in the game. Some of the important ingredients for building a castle include:
- Brick made of stone and cobblestone (cobblestone)
- Stairs made of stone and cobblestone
- Slabs made of stone and cobblestone
- Fence
- Glass window
- Wooden board
- Ladder
- Trapdoor (a kind of door that is installed on the floor or roof)
Step 8. Start creating the basic layout, referring to the design you created
Make the foundation of the castle by referring to the layout you made on the checkered lined paper. You only need to place a layer of blocks to start with while imagining how the castle will look like, as if you were walking from one room to another.
Step 9. Create a castle that has several floors
As you build, you can create a castle with multiple floors for different rooms. To reach the top floor, you can use the stairs. Stairs can also be used to reach the castle walls and spire. Use a trapdoor to cover the hole.
For instructions on how to make a trapdoor, read How to Make a Trapdoor in Minecraft
Step 10. Sculpt the base of the castle
Many castles are not just buildings made of stone. Pay attention to the base of the castle, including the courtyard, stables area, and driveway. You can do a lot of things related to changing heights and foliage to create a reasonable and realistic base for the castle.
Step 11. Build the inside of the castle first before making the walls
Build the walls at the last minute, just in case you want to expand the interior of the castle beyond the original design. If you're satisfied with the base and keep (the castle's strongest building in the middle), you can build the outer walls.
Step 12. Use the ladder to get a better angle
Stair blocks can be placed to the right of the top or upside down, creating a more convincing sloping staircase look than regular blocks. Use this method on ceilings and to beautify walls.
For instructions on how to make ladder blocks, read How to Make a Ladder in Minecraft
Step 13. Use the fence as a fortress
The stone fences placed along the walls of the castle are excellent fortifications. The stone fence reduces the blocky appearance that will occur if you use a fort made of full-sized blocks.
For instructions on how to build a fence, read How to Build a Fence in Minecraft
Step 14. Make an entrance with a pressure plate (pressure plate)
If you want to create a secure entrance, place an iron door at the entrance to the castle. You can place pressure plates on each side of the door so that the door will open when you step on it. Install iron doors to protect you from monsters.
For instructions on how to build a door and use pressure plates to operate it, see How to Make a Door in Minecraft
Step 15. Dig a trench and fill it with water (or lava)
When you have finished building the castle, dig a trench around the walls for added protection. Dig a trench at least 3 blocks deep and build it around the edges of the castle. When finished, fill the trench with water. For a more powerful trench, fill it with lava!
- Make sure you've made a bridge over the moat before filling it with water so you can cross to the castle.
- You can make an automatic suspension bridge if you have redstone and solder. For details, check out the wikiHow article on how to make a piston suspension bridge in Minecraft.
Method 2 of 3: Using the Minecraft Editor
Step 1. Download the Minecraft editing program
This editing program can be used to create large and complex structures using advanced editing tools. So you don't have to build castles from one block to another in the game. A popular and powerful editing program is MCEdit. Download the latest version for free at mcedit-unified.net.
- Once you've downloaded it, run the installer to extract the MCEdit file. By default, a new folder will be created in the Downloads folder.
- To use MCEdit, you don't have to have Minecraft installed. However, if Minecraft is already installed, you can load Minecraft maps into this editing program.
Step 2. Run MCEdit
You'll find the "mcedit.exe" file in the folder you created when you installed it. Run the file to open this program.
Make sure you're not running Minecraft at the same time, at least not unlocking the same world you want to use to build the castle
Step 3. Load your saved game
You can create a new world or load a saved game. If you have a map in which you want to build a castle, look for it in the Minecraft save folder, which will open by default. Make sure you are not currently using the map in Minecraft. If this happens, the map will be permanently corrupted.
You may have to wait a while when you first load the map
Step 4. Fly around the map using the Minecraft controller
You can use the WASD keys to fly around the map. Unlike in the game Minecraft, in this editing program you can fly anywhere. If you fly below ground level, you can see all the underground caves and mining tunnels.
Hold down the right mouse button and move the mouse to look around
Step 5. Use the Brush tool to create the structure
You can do many things with the MCEdit program. So you can start with the basics and practice making blocks using a brush. You'll see various tools placed along the bottom of the screen. Click the Brush button which looks like a gray circle in MCEdit.
- Brush options will appear in a new window, where you can choose the size and shape of the brush, as well as the type of block you want to create with the brush. For example, to quickly create a large castle wall, enter H 10, L 30, W 2. Your cursor will turn into a very large piece of wall. You can change the direction by swapping the W and L values.
- Move the mouse to circle the world. Click the left mouse button when you find the place you want to use to build the block. You have to be patient for a while to wait for the large brush to appear.
- By practicing with brushes, you can quickly become proficient at creating complex structures using any material available in the game. You can use a very small brush or a very large one so you can be as creative as you like.
Step 6. Use the Selection tool to copy and paste parts of the castle
You can use the selection tool in MCEdit to highlight specific parts of the castle, then copy and paste it over and over again. This is perfect for creating multiple rooms with similar shapes, or when you want to increase the length of an intricate wall.
- With the selection tool activated, create a cube-shaped block by clicking and dragging the cursor in the game space. The cube represents the currently selected block. You'll find it a little difficult to create a grid in 3D space, but you just need to start in a common area and you can easily resize it manually.
- To resize the selection, click and drag a wall to move it into or out of the center of the selection. Do this for the entire wall until you get the size of the selection you want exactly. Use the move button and mouse to see all corners of the selection.
- Click the "Copy" button to copy the currently selected block, then click the "Paste" button. The mouse cursor will change to a copy of the selection. Next, you can lay out this copy as you would with a brush. You can rotate, roll, mirror (like a mirror), and flip the piece by clicking the appropriate button in the tools menu.
Step 7. Save your creation
When you are satisfied with your castle design, save the changes made to the world. MCEdit will overwrite the original saved file with your new creation. When you run the game in Minecraft, you'll see a new castle.
Method 3 of 3: Using the "Instant Castle" Mod
Step 1. Download and install Minecraft Forge
This is a mod launcher for Minecraft that is required to load instant castle mods. Forge can be downloaded at files.minecraftforge.net/. Download and run the installer to install Forge.
For detailed instructions on how to install Forge, see How to Install Minecraft Forge
Step 2. Download instant castle mod
There are a variety of instant castle mods available for different versions of Minecraft. Look for mods that match the version of Minecraft you're playing. Once you've found it, place the JAR file in the "mods" folder in the Minecraft directory.
One of the most popular mods is the Instant Structures Mod, which can be downloaded at instant-structures-mod.com/download/. There are more than 500 instant structures in this mod, including several castles
Step 3. Select the "Forge" profile when running Minecraft
This will load the mod in the "mods" folder, including the instant castle mod.
Step 4. Start the game in Creative mode so you can access mod tools
Step 5. Use the "Wiki" item
This item is in the "Tools" section of the Creative mode inventory screen.
Step 6. Find the structure you want to use
If you use a Wiki item, a list of all available structures is displayed. Scroll through the screens or browse the list by category to find the castle you want to build.
When you select a structure, an item will be dropped. Take the item to place the structure in the desired location
Step 7. Place the structural items in the location you want to use to create the castle
Select the item the Wiki drops from your inventory, then right-click on the ground you want to use to place the castle. A window containing the details of the structure will be displayed.
When you return to the game, you'll find a box showing the place where the castle was spawned
Step 8. Build the castle by clicking " yes"
The mod will start building the castle in the not too distant future. However, larger castles take longer and can slow down the computer. Do not return to the game until a notification appears that the castle creation has been completed.
Step 9. Check the newly created castle
When the castle has been built, the game screen will reappear and the castle will appear in front of you. You can immediately use and explore it.
Tips
- Don't forget to use your creativity to change the textures, blocks and decorations.
- Try decorating the inside of the castle with paintings and special items.
- Make sure you have set a trap for the enemy.
- Don't be afraid to try out a design or material. If you don't like it, you can change it any time.
- Building a castle requires a large amount of materials, but you can always replace them later.
- The formulas and laws of physics in the real world don't apply in the game Minecraft so you can apply unlimited creativity.
