4 tips to build better paths in Minecraft

In Minecraft, you can create all kinds of structures and even build features around them. A path is one of the most popular ones you can build around a structure. It is a trail-like section that takes players from the edge of their base to their main safe house, where they live. In the vanilla version, players can see naturally forming paths in villages. However, there are several ways to build much better paths.

Here are a few tips on how to build a better path in Minecraft.

Note: This article is subjective and solely reflects the writer's opinion.

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A list of 4 tips to build better paths in Minecraft

1) Place a mixture of blocks with similar colors

Place multiple types of blocks with a similar color profile to create the path (Image via Sportskeeda Gaming || Mojang Studios)

While making a path, many usually use different kinds of blocks, like wood planks, gravel, or even stone bricks. The difference in color and texture from naturally forming blocks makes a path look distinct. While this method of using contrasting blocks is great, you must also add some variety to the type of blocks you're using.

For example, you should use different types of blocks that have similar textures and colors to create a path. This will add more detail and randomness to the path. In the picture above, a combination of andesite and gravel blocks is used. Though both are vastly different, they look quite similar to one another.

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2) Place light sources at regular intervals

Place any kind of light source alongside the path (Image via Sportskeeda Gaming || Mojang Studios)

When creating a path for a base, always add a light source. Lighting is a crucial part of making a base and its surroundings since it primarily avoids hostile mobs from spawning, and makes the base a lot livelier. The same two reasons go to a base's path as well.

Players will be able to see the path clearly at night, and also prevent hostile creatures from spawning inside it for a quick and safe passage.

One of the best light sources to place near a path is a simple lantern made from eight iron ingots and one torch. However, if new players are low in iron, they can simply use regular torches to light up the area as well. If you have ample resources, you can try some unique light blocks like redstone lamps, sea lanterns, etc.

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3) Add vegetation as decoration

Place loads of vegetation around the path for decoration (Image via Sportskeeda Gaming || Mojang Studios)

Even after placing different blocks and light sources, a path in Minecraft can look quite bland. Hence, you can add some decoration blocks to make it look a lot better. One of the best ways to decorate a path is to add various kinds of vegetation along the way.

You can add flower pots, tree leaves, azalea bushes, and encompass the entire path with trees on both sides. It is worth noting that in some builds, vegetation decorations might not work, like in an evil castle that has no greenery around it.

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4) Close off the path using fences

The path can be closed off with fences to prevent hostile creatures from invading (Image via Sportskeeda Gaming || Mojang Studios)

Do remember to close off the path with blocks, preferably fences. They are special blocks that most mobs and players cannot jump over. Hence, fences can be placed on both sides of the path to protect it from hostile mob invasion.

Since fences can also become a part of the path's overall aesthetics, you can choose the appropriate wood to make fences.

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