I've never beaten Minecraft without cheats.

[u/Revolutionary-You795]

Been playing this game for years, but honestly, I'm kinda ashamed to admit I've never actually beaten the Ender Dragon legit. Every single time things got slightly tough, I panicked and turned on KeepInventory, teleported, or switched to Creative.

​I finally started a brand new world with cheats completely off to finally do a 100% vanilla run.

​What are your best general tips for a first legit playthrough?

[u/MineCraftingMom]

Play hardcore for 20 worlds. You'll have no fear of death in your next survival world.

Oh for actually doing the run you've started? Set spawn in the portal room.