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Server Update 2.6 — custom crafts, economy rebalance, and the biggest patch of the season
We refreshed spawn hubs on LuckySurvival, MineWars, and CalmSky, added 12 new custom crafts, rebalanced the economy, and shipped a brand-new tournament mode. Here is everything you need to know — and the changes you can already test on the public branch tonight.
Crafting & Recipes articles
Crafting & Recipes⏱️ 8 minHow to Craft Coal in Minecraft and Find More Fuel
Coal cannot be crafted directly, but you can mine it or make charcoal from logs.
Crafting & Recipes⏱️ 8 minHow to Make Smooth Stone in Minecraft
Smelt stone in a furnace to create smooth stone for builds, slabs, and blast furnaces.
Crafting & Recipes⏱️ 10 minHow Do I Make a Flower Pot in Minecraft? Easy Recipe
Craft a flower pot with three bricks, then fill it with plants or use decorated pots.
Crafting & Recipes⏱️ 8 minHow Do You Make a Fishing Pole in Minecraft? Easy Recipe
Craft a fishing rod with three sticks, two string, and a crafting table.
Crafting & Recipes⏱️ 7 minHow Do You Make a Bucket on Minecraft? Full Recipe Guide
Craft a bucket with three iron ingots and use it for water, lava, milk, and more.
Crafting & Recipes⏱️ 7 minHow Do I Make a Fishing Rod in Minecraft? Easy Recipe
Craft a fishing rod with three sticks and two string, then learn how to use, repair, and enchant it.