Game Mechanics

Learn the ins and outs of Minecraft Dungeons and how the game works. Our Game Mechanics guides have all the details you need about stats, finding loot, and more.

All Guides on Game Mechanics

Game Basics

• Basic Controls and How to Play
• How to Play Online
• How to Play Couch Co-Op
• Types of Auras and How to Use Them
• Soul Gathering and How Souls Work
• Explanation of Stats
• Explanation of Weapon and Armor Effects
• Difficulty Modes
• What is Unique Gear?
• How to Pause the Game
• Language Settings

For Advanced Players

• Level Cap and Max Level
• What is the Max Power?
• What are Powerful Enchantments?
• Do Enchantments Stack?

Game Basics

Basic Controls and How to Play

For a complete list of Controls on each console, as well as an explanation of each in-game action, look no further! This guide doubles as both a list of controls and a crash course in gameplay!

Basic Controls and How to Play

How to Play Online

With social distancing still a thing, Online play might be the best way to go!

See our guide on how to play online here:
How to Play Online Co-Op

How to Play Couch Co-Op

Got your family and friends with, all ready to dive into the deepest dungeons? Then local co-op is what you need!

How to Play Couch Co-Op

Types of Auras and How to Use Them

Auras are a type of effect attached to Armor that give boosts to nearby Allies and Pets. Learn about the different types of Auras and what each of their effects are, and all about how Auras work in the game.

Types of Auras | How do Auras Work?

Soul Gathering and How Souls Work

Souls are a resource in Minecraft Dungeons which power some Artifacts and Enchantments. Learn about how to max out the Soul Gauge and all the equipment which can be used with Souls!

Explanation of Stats

Know about the different stats that you can see on your equipment and character screen by checking our guide below!

Explanation of Stats

Explanation of Weapon and Armor Effects

Most weapons and armors have additional effects and some of them are unique effects. Check our guide below to know better about these effects!

Explanation of Weapon and Armor Effects

Difficulty Modes

There are 3 difficulty modes available in the game and each of these difficulties offers a different challenge and a set of rewards to match. Check our guide below about these difficulty modes and even about the difficulty levels on missions!

Difficulty Modes

What is Unique Gear?

Picked up anything "unique" recently? Know more about these Unique Gears on our guide below!

What is Unique Gear?

How to Pause the Game

Tired of taking damage on the Inventory screen? Find out one weird trick discovered by a gamer to pause gameplay when you need to walk away from your console.

How to Pause the Game

Language Settings

Want to play Minecraft Dungeons in French, German or Japanese? Our guide on the language settings can help you change to the language you want.

Language Settings

For Advanced Players

Level Cap

Learn about the highest possible level that you can reach in the game with our complete guide!

What is the Max Level?

Max Power

Know about the limit of your character's power level and how to increase it to surpass the highest difficulty by clicking the link below!

What is the Max Power?

What are Powerful Enchantments?

Enchantments are really great effects to have on your equipment to increase their effectiveness to help you on your adventure. But what are Powerful Enchantments? Find out what they are and how they are better than normal Enchantments!
What are Powerful Enchantments?

Do Enchantments Stack?

You will sometimes see two or more of the same Enchantments on the same peice of equipment. What will happen if you enchant your gear with the same Enchantments? Find out by clicking the link below!

Do Enchantments Stack?

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Enemies	Trophies
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