Every so often, Minecraft has a major update that adds completely new features to the game and new mechanics that change the way the game works. Whenever they add the new features, they usually try to entice players to explore them by adding to the list of advancements, which are essentially just Minecraft’s form of gaming Achievements.

Full Advancements List & Paths

At the moment, there are five primary sections of Advancements: Minecraft, Adventure, Nether, The End, and Husbandry. While these all have their own Advancement Paths within them, all Advancements are independent of each other, and none of them actually have any prerequisites. It’s assumed Minecraft lists them as paths to help players follow the standard flow of the game.

Minecraft

  • MinecraftType: NormalParent: NoneDescription: The heart and story of the game.Stone AgeType: NormalParent: MinecraftDescription: Mine stone with your new pickaxe.Getting an UpgradeType: NormalParent: Stone AgeDescription: Construct a better pickaxeAcquire HardwareType: NormalParent: Getting and UpgradeDescription: Smelt an Iron IngotSuit UpType: NormalParent: Acquire HardwareDescription: Protect yourself with a piece of iron armor.Not Today, Thank YouType: NormalParent: Suit UpDescription: Block a projectile using your shield.Hot StuffType: NormalParent: Acquire HardwareDescription: Fill a bucket with lava.Ice Bucket ChallengeType: NormalParent: Hot StuffDescription: Obtain a block of Obsidian.We Need to Go DeeperType: NormalParent: Ice Bucket ChallengeDescription: Build, light, and enter a Nether Portal.Zombie DoctorType: GoalParent: We Need to Go DeeperDescription: Weaken and then cure a Zombie VillagerEye SpyType: NormalParent: We Need to Go DeeperDescription: Follow an Ender EyeThe End?Type: NormalParent: Eye SpyDescription: Enter the End Portal.Isn’t It Iron PickType: NormalParent: Acquire HardwareDescription: Upgrade your pickaxe.Diamonds!Type: NormalParent: Isn’t It Iron PickDescription: Acquire Diamonds.Cover Me With DiamondsType: NormalParent: Diamonds!Description: Diamond armor saves livesEnchanterType: NormalParent: Diamonds!Description: Enchant an item at an Enchantment Table

Adventure

  • AdventureType: NormalParent: NoneDescription: Adventure, exploration, and combatVoluntary ExileType: NormalParent: AdventureDescription: Kill a Raid Captain. Maybe consider staying away from villages for the time being…Hero of the VillageType: ChallengeParent: Voluntary ExileDescription: Successfully defend a village from a Raid.Is it a Bird?Type: NormalParent: AdventureDescription: Look at a Parrot through a Spyglass.Is it a Balloon?Type: NormalParent: Is It a Bird?Description: Look at a Ghast through a Spyglass.Is It a Plane?Type: NormalParent: Is It a Balloon?Description: Look at the Ender Dragon through a Spyglass.Monster HunterType: NormalParent: AdventureDescription: Kill any hostile monster.A Throwaway JokeType: NormalParent: Monster HunterDescription: Throw a Trident at something. Note: Throwing away your only weapon is not a good idea.Very Very FrighteningType: NormalParent: A Throwaway JokeDescription: Strike a Villager with lightning.Take AimType: NormalParent: Monster HunterDescription: Shoot something with an arrowSniper DuelType: ChallengeParent: Take AimDescription: Kill a Skeleton from at least 50 meters awayBullseyeType: ChallengeParent: Take AimDescription: Hit the bullseye of a Target block from at least 30 meters awayMonsters HuntedType: ChallengeParent: Monster HunterDescription: Kill one of every hostile monsterPostmortalType: GoalParent: Monster HunterDescription: Use a Totem of Undying to cheat deathWhat a Deal!Type: NormalParent: AdventureDescription: Successfully trade with a VillagerHired HelpType: GoalParent: What a Deal!Description: Summon an Iron Golem to help defend a villageStar TraderType: NormalParent: What a Deal!Description: Trade with a villager at the build height limitSticky SituationType: NormalParent: AdventureDescription: Jump into a Honey Block to break your fall.Ol’ BetsyType: NormalParent: AdventureDescription: Shoot a CrossbowTwo Birds, One ArrowType: ChallengeParent: Ol’ BetsyDescription: Kill two Phantoms with a piercing arrowWho’s the Pillager Now?Type: NormalParent: Ol’ BetsyDescription: Give a Pillager a taste of their own medicineArbalisticType: ChallengeParent: Ol’ BetsyDescription: Kill five unique mobs with one Crossbow shotSurge ProtectorType: NormalParent: AdventureDescription: Protect a Villager from an undesired shock without starting a fireCaves & CliffsType: NormalParent: AdventureDescription: Free fall from the top of the world (build limit) to the bottom of the world and surviveSweet DreamsType: NormalParent: AdventureDescription: Sleep in a bed to change your respawn pointAdventuring TimeType: ChallengeParent: Sweet DreamsDescription: Discover every biomeSound of MusicType: NormalParent: Sweet DreamsDescription: Make the Meadows come alive with the sound of music from a jukeboxLight as a RabbitType: NormalParent: Sweet DreamsDescription: Walk on Powder Snow…without sinking in it.

Nether

  • NetherType: NormalParent: NoneDescription: Bring summer clothesReturn to SenderType: ChallengeParent: NetherDescription: Destroy a Ghast with a fireballUneasy AllianceType: ChallengeParent: Return to SenderDescription: Rescue a Ghast from the Nether, bring it safely home to the Overworld…and then kill itThose Were the DaysType: NormalParent: NetherDescription: Enter a Bastion RemnantWar PigsType: NormalParent: Those Were the DaysDescription: Loot a chest in a Bastion RemnantHidden in the DepthsType: NormalParent: NormalDescription: Obtain Ancient DebrisCountry Lode, Take Me HomeType: NormalParent: Hidden in the DepthsDescription: Use a Compass on a LodestoneCover Me in DebrisType: ChallengeParent: Hidden in the DepthsDescription: Get a full suit of Netherite armorSubspace BubbleType: ChallengeParent: NetherDescription: Use the Nether to travel 7 km in the OverworldA Terrible FortressType: NormalParent: NetherDescription: Break your way into a Nether FortressSpooky Scary SkeletonType: NormalParent: A Terrible FortressDescription: Obtain a Wither Skeleton’s skullWithering HeightsType: NormalParent: Spooky Scary SkeletonDescription: Summon the WitherBring Home the BeaconType: NormalParent: Withering HeightsDescription: Construct and place a BeaconBeaconatorType: GoalParent: Bring Home the BeaconDescription: Bring a Beacon to full powerInto FireType: NormalParent: A Terrible FortressDescription: Relieve a Blaze of its rodLocal BreweryType: NormalParent: Into FireDescription: Brew a PotionA Furious CocktailType: ChallengeParent: Local BreweryDescription: Have every potion effect applied at the same timeHow Did We Get Here?Type: ChallengeParent: A Furious CocktailDescription: Have every effect applied at the same timeWho is Cutting Onions?Type: NormalParent: NetherDescription: Obtain Crying ObsidianNot Quite “Nine” LivesType: NormalParent: Who is Cutting Onions?Description: Charge a Respawn Anchor to the maximumOh ShinyType: NormalParent: NetherDescription: Distract Piglins with goldThis Boat Has LegsType: NormalParent: NetherDescription: Ride a Strider with a Warped Fungus on a StickFeels Like HomeType: NormalParent: This Boat Has LegsDescription: Take a Strider for a loooong ride on a lava lake in the OverworldHot Tourist DestinationsType: ChallengeParent: This Boat Has LegsDescription: Explore all Nether biomes

Husbandry

  • HusbandryType: NormalParent: NoneDescription: The world is full of friends and food (Consume anything)Bee Our GuestType: NormalParent: HusbandryDescription: Use a Campfire to collect Honey from a Beehive using a Bottle without aggravating the beesWax OnType: NormalParent: Bee Our GuestDescription: Apply Honeycomb to a Copper BlockWax OffType: NormalParent: Wax OnDescription: Scrape Wax off of a Copper block!The Parrots and the BatsType: NormalParent: HusbandryDescription: Breed two animals togetherTwo by TwoType: NormalParent: The Parrots and the BatsDescription: Breed all the animals!Whatever Floats Your GoatType: NormalParent: HusbandryDescription: Get in a Boat and float with a GoatBest Friends ForeverType: NormalParent: HusbandryDescription: Tame an animalA Complete CatalogueType: ChallengeParent: Best Friends ForeverDescription: Tame all cat variantsGlow and Behold!Type: NormalParent: HusbandryDescription: Make the text of sign glowFishy BusinessType: NormalParent: HusbandryDescription: Catch a fishTactical FishingType: NormalParent: Fishy BusinessDescription: Catch a fish…without a fishing rod!The Cutest PredatorType: NormalParent: Tactical FishingDescription: Catch an Axolotl in a BucketThe Healing Power of Friendship!Type: NormalParent: The Cutest PredatorDescription: Team up with an Axolotl and win a fightTotal BeelocationType: NormalParent: HusbandryDescription: Move a Bee Nest, with 3 bees inside, using Silk TouchA Seedy PlaceType: NormalParent: HusbandryDescription: Plant a seed and watch it growA Balanced DietType: ChallengeParent: A Seedy PlaceDescription: Eat everything that is edible, even if it’s not good for youSerious DedicationType: ChallengeParent: A Seedy PlaceDescription: Use a Netherite ingot to upgrade a hoe, and then reevaluate your life choices

The End

  • The End?Type: NormalParent: NoneDescription: Or the beginning? (Enter The End)Free the EndType: NormalParent: The End?Description: Good luck (Kill the Ender Dragon)The Next GenerationType: GoalParent: Free The EndDescription: Hold the Dragon EggRemote GetawayType: NormalParent: Free the EndDescription: Escape the islandThe City at the End of the GameType: NormalParent: Remote GetawayDescription: Go on in, what could happen? (Enter an End City)Sky’s the LimitType: GoalParent: The City at the End of the GameDescription: Find ElytraGreat View From Up HereType: ChallengeParent: The City at the End of the GameDescription: Levitate up 50 blocks from the attacks of a ShulkerThe End…Again…Type: GoalParent: Free the EndDescription: Respawn the Ender DragonYou Need a MintType: GoalParent: Free the EndDescription: Collect Dragon’s Breath in a Glass Bottle

Those are all the achievements currently in the game!

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