Trends come and go, games flash and burn, but at the end of the day, only one has stood the test of time: Minecraft is eternal. With over 238 million copies sold, the sandbox game is officially the best-selling video game of all time; allowing nearly 140 million monthly players the power to build the land of their dreams, try their mettle against the Ender Dragon, or just hang out with the iconic Steve.

The world is your oyster in Minecraft, and this guide is here to help all kinds of players from surviving through your first night, to digging for diamonds, understanding the relationship between bookshelves and enchantment, and reaching the End dimension. So grab your trusty pickaxe; it's time to build.