Minecraft Bedrock player shares one useful tip for mining blocks faster

Minecraft comes in two different versions: Bedrock and Java Edition. While at the surface level, both editions are identical, finer details show the difference between the two. The Bedrock Edition has been known to have a lot of bugs and errors. Sometimes, these bugs can be annoying and ruin the experience of exploring the blocky world.

However, sometimes talented gamers can use these shortcomings as a new game mechanic. A Minecraft player and Reddit user named u/Outrageous_Pace4141 shared a short video clip on the subreddit of the game.

You mine faster if you are the max distance away from the block byu/Outrageous_Pace4141 inMinecraft

The caption of the post stated that players can mine faster when they are standing at the maximum distance away from the block. The gameplay was recorded on the Bedrock Edition, meaning that this could very well be a bug.

Comment byu/Outrageous_Pace4141 from discussion inMinecraft

Reacting to the video, user u/Janusofborg said that this is a Bedrock thing. Hence, Java Edition players have no point in trying it out. Another user named u/ClearMind replied to the comment saying that they wish there was a subreddit just for the Bedrock players so that they could post stuff like this there.

Comment byu/Outrageous_Pace4141 from discussion inMinecraft

User u/mraltuser said that Steve is acting like a lever, as the further he is from the object, the stronger he becomes in mining. However, another user named u/Joezev98 asked why people are upvoting this comment, as this is literally the opposite of how a lever works. The user then explained how the lever and fulcrum work.

Reddit reacts to the Bedrock Edition mining bug (Image via Reddit)

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Using Minecraft bugs as a feature

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Minecraft players are known for their creativity, not just in building structures but in mastering game mechanics to gain an extra advantage. From simple farming hacks to advanced redstone contraptions, players have found and exploited various bugs and used them to their advantage.

One popular trick is the use of water and lava to create infinite cobblestone generators. Players also exploit mechanics like mob farming by designing dark rooms or using spawner blocks to gather resources like bones, string, or gunpowder. Similarly, villagers are leveraged for trading valuable items, using job blocks to get the best trade items.

Bedrock Edition is infamous (or rather famous in this case) for having a lot of bugs. For example, duplication glitches can allow players to replicate valuable items like diamonds or enchanted gear.

One well-known exploit involves using pistons and specific block placements to duplicate carpets, a trick that’s both economical and effective. Another Bedrock-exclusive feature is the offhand mechanic, where players can creatively use the inventory setup to manage resources during combat or construction.