ULTIMATE GUIDE To BUILDING in Minecraft

I give my 5 SIMPLE STEPS to making AMAZING and EPIC Builds in Minecraft. These Top 5 steps I use every time I design a new build and they are SUPER SIMPLE to do.
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#Minecraft #Guide #Build

[@TheKDPlays]

I hope you all enjoy this video, and I hope it helps you out. Thanks for watching.

[@the_homies6438]

Thanks Killa this was very helpful

[@TheKDPlays]

@@the_homies6438 No problem. Glad I could help. Thank you for watching. 😁👍

[@bakedwater2852]

Killa I got a question, why did u stop making terraria videos?? I mean I know you are just mainly a minecraft youtuber but I really enjoyed those videos. And no im not telling you to get back into it, it's fine if you just got burnt out but those videos just kind of disappeared. Anyway, love the vids man keep it up 😊

[@Masked_One_1316]

3:50 The medieval period (The Middle Ages) started 476 AD (in year of the lord.) and ended in 1485; the late medieval period started in 1300 and ended in 1500. Which gave way to the beginning of the Renaissance period. The name medieval comes from medi-, meaning "middle", and ev-, meaning "age", medieval literally means "of the Middle Ages." 536 AD, the worst year in human history. The year that the Sun disappeared and the beginning of the bubonic plague. Throne room mess hall/kitchen armery/blacksmith stables/barracks Study/library Sleeping quarters Keep/ Dungeon/ (Don jon) biggest inner tower (sometimes maze like complex) Church Zwinger Ballista During the Middle Ages, it was one of the original weapons that had success against fortified castle walls throughout Europe. The most famous appearance of the ballista in the Middle Ages was the Siege of Dover in 1216, when the French were able to get through Dover Castle's walls. Although it was the ancient Greeks that invented it. Trebuchet This war machine was invented during the Middle Ages (around 1400 AD) in order to destroy the great walls of the enemy palaces __________________________________________ • Cloister(s). • (Flying) Buttress(es). • Vaulted ceiling. • Semicircular arches (Romanesque) • Pointed/scissor/stilted/horse-shoe/Catenary arch (Gothic) • ossuaries/catacombs • Bastion is tower lime structure to reinforce the gatehouse • Barbican is a gatehouse away from the main castle Coin Stones (not medieval, renaissance) __________________________________________ Styles of Castles Motte-and-bailey castle / Shell keep (You get a Shell Keep when you fully upgrade the wooden motte-and-bailey to stone.) Concentric castle (Two or more curtain walls with cylindrical towers) Norman architecture (Quare exterior with Semicircular arches supported by massive cylinder pillars interior) Château/Schloss (French & German) (country/manor house build for luxury but also for defensive purposes, no turrets and false battlements) Palisade (A wooden wall before it was upgraded to its stone counterpart) Crusaders Castle (large vaulted chambers with massive walls, (three meters thick) running between ex & interior walls to corner towers. castle life included from kitchens; stables; forges; bakeries and bath-houses.) Medieval castles (Moat, with or without water. Bastion barbican, gatehouse, curtain wall & towers, keep aka Don jon/great tower, bailey/inner ward area within the curtain wall) A fort or fortress or fortification is a castle that's is surrounded by a city (a city NEEDS to have a cathedral, a church that contains the Bishops' throne), and then the city is surrounded by a curtain wall

[@Masked_One_1316]

• Embellishment. • Manifest piety. • Perpendicular churches crucifix shape from above. • The rise of Gothic. Walls: buttresses, and spires (ogival arch) vertical proportions, pointed arches, external buttressing. Roof: vaulted roofs steeply pitched. Windows: large windows, extensive use of stained glass, and a revival of the medieval rose window. Other: asymmetry. • Decorated style. Gothic style but with elaborate decorative stone carvings. • Romanesque style. Walls: massive quality, thick walls, round arches, sturdy piers, groin vaults, large towers, and decorative arcades. semicircular arches for doors, and arcades; barrel or groin vaults to support the roof of the nave; massive piers and walls, to contain the outward thrust of the vaults; side aisles with galleries above them; a large tower over the crossing. Roof: Roofs were made of wood and tiles fired clay marble bronze. Truss roofs. Windows: semicircular arches for windows, few windows, Small glass windows but for important buildings big stained glass windows. • Cottage Style. Walls: brick, stone, stucco & natural materials. Roof: steep overhang, cross gables. Windows: casement windows, window box's small panes & shutters. • Wattle and daub timber framing. • Tudor. Walls: Brick laid in an elaborate pattern on the ground floor, stucco or wood with decorative trim on the first story. Weatherboard or shingled walls with stucco. Roof: steep roof and half-timbered gables. Stone. Prominent cross gables (tudor crow stepped gables). Windows: casement windows, grouped in rows of three or more. Other: decorative half timbering. Boathouse/Nausts (Viking) Walls: made of upright wood logs sometimes with planks and more upright logs on the inside to support to the roof. Roof: as the name imply ots an upside-down ship. They were no windows in these structures but they were built on a stone foundation. Stave Churches (Viking) Walls/other: Constructed entirely of wood and had elaborate carvings. Roof: steeply sloped gable multi layered with a central tower/spire made of individual wooden shingles. Longhouses (Viking) Walls: small if the roof extended to the ground and these where more of a sleeping area for a family but you could have a longhouse roof that stopped 5-4 meters above the ground to give more headroom these types of longhouses were more of a communal space. Walls inside and/or outside were made of wattle and daub (no whitewash) Roof: were typically pitched at 45⁰ or A-frame and the building front and back faced East to West direction. • Gothic revival (victorian) Walls: Middle-class homes Wood Wealthy homes Stone or brick. Roof: steep A-frame, + shape from above. Elaborate verge board trim along roof edges. Windows: high dormers. Arched or lancet windows. • Italianate (Victorian) Walls: Middle-class homes Wood Wealthy homes Stone or brick. Roof: flay and/or hipped roof, corniced eaves. Windows: Fanciful bay windows with inset wooden panels, Two over two double-hung windows, Curved or moulded window caps. • Second Empire (victorian) Walls: wooden clapboard. Roof: Mansard narrow eaves with brackets below, round cornices at the top and base. Windows: Tall, narrow windows Dormer windows that project from the roof, (eyebrow dormers) Bay windows. Other: Tower Wrought-iron, galleries or "crests' above the upper cornice Balconies Small entry porch. • Queen Anne (victorian) Walls: stone, brick, wood. Decorative trim, carvings wood/stone or terracotta. Roof: steep roof, wrought iron finials. Windows: bay and narrow windows that open vertically, stained. Other: Cantilevered, upper stories, Elaborate exterior, decoration, Turrets. towers or cupolas, Wrap-around porch, Balconies, Cresting, Detached gazebos. • Georgian. Walls: Wood with clapboard or shingle cladding. Occasionally decorated with wooden quoins. Stone, stucco, or brick Roof: Hip roof, dormers with small windows. Windows: double-hung sash small panes. Other: Symmetrical Entrances are often fitted with pediments. Broken pediments, arched tops, or ogee caps.

[@adrianr3885]

“if you have a terrible roof, you’re going to have a terrible build” felt like a personal attack ahhahaha. great vid!

[@TheKDPlays]

😂😂😂 Thank you! And I didn't mean for it to be an attack, but hey... Maybe this video will help? I hope it helps at least. 😂

[@adrianr3885]

@@TheKDPlays all of your vids help!! i’m learning lol

[@TheKDPlays]

@@adrianr3885 LOL great. That's always been one of my goals was to teach people while also making entertaining content. 😁

[@rgadoll]

these are incredibly helpful, these are the kind of tips i've been needing! i keep starting massive gothic builds but get lost and confused bc i fail to get good detailing and roofs

[@TheKDPlays]

I LOVE the gothic style. They make for beautiful builds. Glad I could help. 😁👍

[@xxreaxperxx280]

Same im Tryna get better at gothic architecture

[@aushamatic]

SO helpful! I've had my own survival world for a while and had an idea for a gatehouse build. I didn't know where to start and couldn't really find any references for it but I tried anyway. It's alright but not super happy with it. Just been living with it because I don't even know where to begin to fix it. Not only are these tips exactly what I needed, your gatehouse is exactly the feel I was going for! I'm going to try and emulate it. I was so stoked I literally gaspsed when I saw it! Haha. It's the little things in life. Thank you for the inspiration and motivation!

[@andrevandervlies5700]

While I "know" all this, this video brings it all together in such a way that I may actually think about it when building. I have plenty to do. I want to build my first giant castle. So far I've built a path going round a mountain with three gatehouses. There will be four. Today I terraformed bits of mountain around the path, to make it look like the path was carved into the mountain side.

[@TheKDPlays]

That was my hardest thing. I knew all of this stuff, but I never really could explain what I was doing for everyone else. So I started taking notes on my own process and breaking it down. Then, I've been using this formula in my Let's Play to test it to make sure it works and I'm not missing anything. Finally... This video is here. 😂😂😂 Also, your build sounds awesome. Good luck on it. 😁👍

[@AchillesofAchilles]

Do itt

[@arthurgarin4754]

God bless you all in the ALLMIGHTY NAME OF HOLY-SPIRIT and in the ALLMIGHTY NAME OF OUR LORD AND SAVIOR LORD JESUS-CHRIST Jesus Save you all, He loves you Amen ❤️🙏

[@xavier4519]

@@arthurgarin4754 this is so gothic core

[@safsnake]

i'm also trying to build the foundations for a giant castle on top of a mountain rn

[@RedLameDog]

Great delivery Killa Drone! I liked the little caption inserts. Nice style. I knew most of these, but not build the roofing first… I heard BluJay say that’s what you did on one of his videos and he seemed to be converted now… Will have to try this in my next build. 👍 When you mentioned calcite texturing with diorite, I personally prefer white concrete powder, feels more subtle imo.

[@IamFluffY90]

This is great! I’ve never broken down what works and what doesn’t… and then half of my builds come out missing the mark lol. I’ve had good success using reference images. I find it’s easier to visualize the finished state of a build that way

[@paulglicklin4686]

I need to thank you for this video! If i could I’d thank you in person. These tips turned my game around, now instead of building symmetrical rectangular monoliths, I’m currently working on a multi level house that i think will be amazing. You’ve earned a like and a sub!

[@fathead827]

Been looking for videos on how to build and this is a gem. I know how to build but I've been wanting to build bigger more complex structures and this definitively helps

[@midpoint3871]

Love it Killa really trying to step my building game up, for sure this is going to help. Thank you!

[@TheKDPlays]

Awesome. Glad I could help. 😁👍

[@CromextheCoder]

Man I like ur building style! Most ppl completely overfill their builds, but you keep it more calm. That's so nice!

[@AlLeDrgon]

Thanks for the tips and inspiration! Can't wait to try these for myself in survival!

[@julianflorez8471]

You're the man at really explaining this to people. The tutorial was loads of help. Thank you so much!!

[@oriole3702]

this is so good! ive been meaning to add some more builds/update old ones so ill keep this in mind!

[@TheKDPlays]

Glad you like it. Definitely give these methods a try. I use them all the time. Makes building so much easier. 😁👍

[@williamborruso]

Wow so much skill, ability and creativity condensed in 5 handy rules! Kudos! Great video, might be a good side show to make building tutorials, but whatever is best for you we’ll roll with it ✌🏻✌🏻

[@TheKDPlays]

Thank you! Glad you like it. And some building tutorials will be coming soon. 😁👍

[@ThomAndDom22]

Very helpful and underestimated video! Keep up the good worl!

[@GetIntoTheMiX]

Nice! Very helpful. I've been waiting for something like this (from you) for a while Killa. Thanks for the tips and keep em comin plz.

[@TheKDPlays]

I'm actually surprised how many people are getting inspired by this video. My Discord has people trying out the techniques and such. 😂😂😂 I should have made this video long ago I guess. 🤷‍♂️

[@FawnPoet]

Splendidly done ole chap. Thank you for the tutorial! Exactly the kind of video I needed.

[@TheKDPlays]

Thank you! Glad you like it! I put a ton of time into the editing of this one, so I was a bit nervous about it. But it seems like even though it's lower in views, the people who have watched the video find it really helpful. So I'm super happy I could help. 😁👍

[@Riceking10]

It's funny, I've watched a lot of videos and this one was one of the most helpful. It's fairly obvious but exactly what i was looking for

[@GamingWithAiden16]

Honestly I don’t know how to build but, it’s the building blocks that make it hard for me because I don’t know what blocks go with eachother.

[@mesocool8542]

Palette out your blocks, just place them out on the floor and if one seems to not look good replace it

[@TheDefilerAzog]

Ur so underrated! Really nice video, it helped me alot

[@irisbear9421]

This is great information Thanks!😊

[@hambone5shorts962]

My problem is ALWAYS the roof, but I never thought of doing before the walls, and it helps SO much, thanks 😊

[@nathan_sp]

Oh my gosh, so helpful. I knew all of this already

[@hambone5shorts962]

Amazing video 🙏

[@TheKingofkrypton]

Succinct and informative; thanks for the great video. And I enjoy how your kingdom's coming along. PS: BluJay sent me from one of his series' videos, so your buddy's doin you right.

[@TheKDPlays]

BluJay is a good dude. Love that guy. Thanks for coming to check out the video. 😁👍

[@robertbarrett7238]

This is such a great video to make. Sharing this one with a bunch of friends.

[@TheKDPlays]

Thank you so much. 😁 Always appreciate when you guys share the content. Helps the channel tremendously. And glad the video helped out. 😁👍

[@eal-ectric5196]

incredibly underrated youtuber and guide!!

[@carimeslockdownedtree2654]

This is the first time I've ever seen "build the roof" as the second step. It's like putting your trousers on before your shirt. But luckily for you, i put my trousers on first. Will def keep it in mind next time.

[@Darkness-qp8bc]

YES! That's the kind of "tutorial" video I'm talking about, I really appreciate it

[@TheKDPlays]

WOOOHHHH!!! Lol I just wanted to share in the excitement....Glad the video was helpful. 😂😂😂

[@jamesgsr8587]

Oh. My. Goodness. I started this vid thinking “How’s he gonna fit an ‘ULTIMATE’ guide in 10 mins!?!” Well, you did it and then some! Awesome tutorial explained in an easy to understand way. You’re Killan expectations over and over again!

[@TheKDPlays]

Haha! The 10 minute time actually happened by complete accident. 😂😂😂 I was just trying to fit as much information in, without making things super complicated and over explaining. Glad you found the video helpful. 😁👍

[@Wither_Strike]

personally i always found random texturing the hardest, thats the only reason i added worldedit to my mods folder. i just mess around with various percentages until i find something that looks alright. although heres a question, if your building a medieval building and, lore wise, its also having just been built, so no weather damage for instance, do you think it would look better to not have any texturing in that case? i could see it going either way because on the one hand, its brand new, but on the other hand, its medieval and back then they werent great at building things compared to today, but idk if that should affect the build or not

[@jujuoof174]

Thank you!!

[@Omer-gp3vk]

thanks for video!

[@jonasjohansson8210]

Maybe finally I can be a better builder😁 Hoping the roof session coming soon (I am worthless on building roofs) Great tutorial!!

[@TheKDPlays]

I definitely will be making a roof video soon. I have an old one on my channel, but I have learned a few new tricks to show, so definitely needs to be updated. 😁👍

[@grumpyref]

Thank you so much for this Killa!

[@TheKDPlays]

No problem. 😁👍

[@danielmcmillan2870]

Nice really helpful thank you

[@TheKDPlays]

No problem. Happy to help. 😁👍

[@DrTortoisePHD]

I typically prefer more texturing than a single block in a 3x3. I normally do what I call pattern texturing, and that is random placement of specific patterns of different kinds of blocks. So what I sort of do is create tetris like pieces out of similarly textured blocks and place them together with a filler block that is more neutral but the same color in texture, that fills in the gaps between the randomly placed pieces. I think its looks pretty good when I execute it well, but its interesting to see a difference in building psychology, your builds are amazing but I didn't think there was enough texturing material.

[@uhavemooface]

Just found your channel. New subscriber here. Great tips for building. I will try building my roof first instead of the walls.

[@GAMINGKING20248]

Keep up the good work

[@chrismSoundCloud]

Great video Killa. This was officially my first Build guide from you. And you still taught me something new, I've been playing in my own world, and was lacking the motivation of building in a world no one will see. But after finding a really nice mountain and building area tonight. This video has made me wanna just go build something and see what happens. Multiplayer server is my preferred platform on Minecraft. Great video Killa, I'm off to gather resources lol.

[@TheKDPlays]

Have fun!!! 😂😁👍

[@remibeers9263]

Thanks for the tips

[@TheKDPlays]

No problem. Hope they help. 😁👍

[@havenreed6165]

This is so helpful!!!

[@TheKDPlays]

Glad it was helpful! I've been needing to make this video for a while, finally got it done and I couldn't be happier with the result. 😁

[@jamesonsherwood2069]

This is the most helpful video ever that I you so much watching this video help me make my first half decent build

[@notadocterate8987]

I feel like my dad is teaching me how to do an oil change. Stop!!, dont do that!. Great video👌

[@tolido20]

I would love to see your roof designs in a separate video!

[@TheKDPlays]

Coming up soon. 😁👍

[@aaronzantingh4679]

@@TheKDPlays you never posted this video

[@BluJayMC]

The magician reveals his secrets!!! Fantastic video dude! 👌🏻

[@TheKDPlays]

Thanks bud! 😂 The magician revealed his secrets, now... I don't think I'm a magician anymore... I'm not really sure the rules on this... 😂😂😂

[@Noone-hk1vf]

I dont consider myself a great builder at all but i knkw that trapdoors are amazing, i also really like to use stairs. Theres so many different designs and uses for stairs too

[@MrFroggerGaming]

Some really useful topics here. Need to work on diagonal buildings and I guess it's all just shapes and planning.

[@kordellcurl7559]

There’s so many ways to build but one of the best ways I like to do is keeping it simple; especially when starting building. Even simple builds can look good. I made a school house that looks great and it only took 3-4 blocks types (including stairs/slabs). Also another way to hide a flat wall is add a tree (custom or not).

[@TheKDPlays]

Yep, adding leaves, trees, anything to make something not look flat definitely works.

[@Atomix.tech1]

I got a building tournament next week gonna grind your vids.

[@norie.island]

ik this vid was awhile ago but whn it comes to building i have trouble connecting my builds to the rest of the world without them looking tacky. Have you made a video on this or know a way i can fix this?

[@epik_bakon]

I have made houses of weird shapes but it came out to be greater . There are some blocks that makes unspeakable shapes look good. The shapes are easy to make I mean like adding curves, diagonal edges, and maybe so curved or circular structure. In shapes I would still follow grian

[@tommyfox854]

I'll fully admit the part I struggle with the most is the texturing part because whenever it's a city and/or town build, all I see is a poorly maintained build, and how will the residents feel any confidence in their local government if it can't even maintain the basic infrastructure of their home, let alone their own houses and public buildings. More isolated builds like a farm, and especially ruins, I can tolerate because it actually makes sense for that weathered look to be there. Um, decorating the walls, makin it look fancy or so on, I can do that in my sleep; but the texturing you pointed out here, I struggle with badly.

[@zoes32flavaz]

8:38 griddy is still a good gradient

[@sambamastaki]

your sooo helpful

[@chorus2344]

A good roof is usally results in a good build

[@That_OneGuy46]

Make these pillars odd numbers guys

[@xerminator83]

I don't quite understand the layout part, as sometimes when you lookup builds for inspiration you see people use non linear/non symetrical shapes. (uneven circles/ovals). How would you layout something like that with a linear shape? (the shapes used in the layout section of the video) Examples: A island in the sky, A island in the ocean, A custom made fishing pond, A Volcano, etc...).

[@zoes32flavaz]

I know how to build, I just need help with building different styles. I can’t manage to get myself out of building medieval fantasy houses with moss roofs… but I do really want to try building other types of builds! I just have so much trouble

[@saadwaqas7618]

3:38 he said 911

[@jacoblowe8426]

Can you apply these techniques to modern style builds

[@six2763]

i fell in love with the layout here, truly amazing work. keep it up! 1:26

[@askil2422]

You are the best minecraft builder all time😮

[@wv9459]

Thank you! Great tips. I’ll be using them

[@TheKDPlays]

They really are fundamental tips. They help so much for making builds. Glad you enjoyed. 😁👍

[@JustImproveBetter]

The roof tip IS SOO GOOD

[@ThomAndDom22]

Yeah!

[@ThomAndDom22]

Helped me soooooo much

[@LaserXP101]

this is going over my head

[@XX4L1V3XX]

What are the purple block in the layout for?

[@NotAMicrowave]

3:38 the first 2 sure are odd numbers huh..........

[@GrimsleyHarry2]

1:59 WE GOING TO A SCHOOL WITH THIS ONE 🗣️🗣️🔥🔥💯💯

[@Jb-mg3zw]

Bum going to try this

[@moneymandaviol6317]

I am struggling with making the roof look good. I am also struggling to make block combos. I really like the house at 1:26 but I can’t grasp how to do it

[@merlintass5574]

what do the different colours mean in the layout?

[@bluecloud1688]

Who needs squares anyway?

[@adamshabayek1737]

This video helped me a lot but I can never make a good roof

[@makiskijken4092]

3:38 Me when arguing with an American

[@QuarkOfficial]

Finally! I might actually be able to build something that isn't ugly💀

[@JanoschNr1]

I just build a triangle dark magician tower out of spite,

[@DeertickDaniel]

Ultimate guide to architecture in minecraft*

[@PettyCold]

akshan jungle plz, its so hard

[@Only-two-Genders]

I can finaly master building something other than a basic box house made out of wood :)

[@TheKDPlays]

😂😂😂 With these methods, I can definitely upgrade you from that. Give this a try, I tried to keep it simple and easy to follow. You got this. 😁👍

[@Only-two-Genders]

thank you Killa Drone!

[@OrangeStaringCat]

3:37 did u just say 9/11?😂

[@eshaanxd]

3:38 bruh he said 9/11

[@SagaEf]

I don't think it's a very good idea to weigh texturing and detailing so differently. They both accomplish the same goal, breaking up a large, monotonous surface with something interesting. Builders like Swordself_MC have made incredible builds through the use of texturing and gradients. They tend toward a more simplified style of building that uses large shapes and textures to fill space rather than extremely detailed decorations. The style is soft on the eyes and pleasant to look at. While I admit that detailing is extremely important for the average build, there is a middle ground that benefits from large, open spaces. Though it may tend on the physically larger side and therefore less important to new builders, it's important to mention.

[@hambone5shorts962]

Outline Roof Walls Details Texture

[@chrestonyt112]

When do you know to add depth to the walls of your builds? I thought you were supposed to to add it to everything lol.

[@Jhonz_art]

1:24 is different

[@edu.9375]

i build the catholic temple!😄 Edit: Its So Perfect i dont know whos builded this i not seeing me at the perfect building its looks like a pro made building

[@edu.9375]

Thanks the tip!

[@TheKDPlays]

The catholic temple from the thumbnail was something I built on my subscriber server a while back. 😁👍

[@ZexaEdits]

im like amazing at building but i always need a reference

[@dumplingshehe5286]

Watched 2 tutorials one says to start from roof other one says to never start with roof interesting

[@TheKDPlays]

Starting with the walls is way more difficult. It can be done, but easier to start with the roofs.

[@quagmire5783]

3:01 anyone got a link to this build????

[@ohno676]

Its all simple Step 1: make cube/circle Step 2: make it better

[@chasecavanaugh426]

1:23 That IS NOT where I saw that shape going at all

[@Baguette-senpai]

poor eugene is using flat roofs...

[@elenacristanello953]

make these pillars odd numbers like 9,11... wait what?😱

[@laser_red1820]

haven't you seen the 3rd layout he made? Make me think of something...

[@dylankirk7440]

There is a such thing as to many windows

[@notwanna8388]

'9, 11, 13, 15' damn bro are these first two intentional?

[@gaming_with_bloby2580]

Why did he delete his terraria vids

[@AGordon13]

You sound like Nicolas Cage my dude

[@subji_senpai5587]

what happened to all the ark videos??