Minecraft Dungeons is sort of a beginner's ARPG, though that isn't necessarily a bad thing. The game features a decent smattering of missions, interesting mobs, and the Minecraft iconography fans know and love. Progressing through the game, players will earn emeralds, the game's primary currency, but there are faster ways to gain them than some realize.

Emeralds are spent on purchasing new gear from vendors, of which there are several throughout the game. They can be used to get cool new gear quickly, rather than running through missions on Minecraft Dungeons. However, those that want to purchase entirely new sets of gear are going to need quite a few emeralds to do so, making farming emeralds in Minecraft Dungeons a necessity for some.

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How to Farm Emeralds

There are a few different ways to farm emeralds in Minecraft Dungeons, as well as ways to boost the number of emeralds earned. Each time players level up, they should check their gear for the "Prospector" enchantment. Prospector will increase the likelihood that emeralds are dropped by enemies, which will help speed up the process considerably.

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Additionally, players should be sure to check all the nooks and crannies of a level. Frequently, Minecraft Dungeons will have alternate pathways leading to chests, more enemies, and secrets. Not only will this help bump players to Minecraft Dungeon's max level faster, but it will load their pockets with emeralds that can be spent on gear.

There are tricks to finding every chest in Minecraft Dungeons, mostly revolving around speed. Dungeons also informs players on how many chests they missed at the end of a level, which can be a good indicator of whether or not players searched thoroughly enough. One thing to keep in mind is that there are things like pots in each level, which also drop emeralds when broken.

Some weapons also increase emerald drop rates, like the Diamond Pickaxe and Last Laugh. Those weapons can be turned into fun builds for Dungeons, offering a bit more replay value in the game as a whole.

Salvaging unused gear is also a quick and consistent way to earn emeralds, plus it will refund any enchantment levels players have used on the salvaged gear, allowing players to reinvest in new equipment. That's one of the main benefits of salvaging gear, which can't dropped or traded in Minecraft Dungeons.

Minecraft Dungeons is available now for PC, PS4, Switch, and Xbox One.

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Source: US Gamer