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Getting an Upgrade Advancement - Minecraft
Construct a better Pickaxe - a task advancement in the Story tab. This advancement page includes real crafting data, contextual links, and related Minecraft references, with version-aware coverage mapped across the last 11 major updates (1.21, 1.20, 1.19, 1.18, 1.17, 1.16, 1.15, 1.14, 1.13, 1.12, 1.11).
Getting an Upgrade — advancement details
Getting an Upgrade is on the Story tab of the advancements screen. It is a task frame, following Stone Age.
Advancements this unlocks
Practical Guide
Getting an Upgrade is part of the Story advancement tab in Minecraft 1.21.4. Construct a better Pickaxe This page covers its real unlock trigger and what it unlocks next.
Practical Steps
- Unlock "Stone Age" first if you haven't - it's the prerequisite for "Getting an Upgrade".
- Aim to satisfy: Construct a better Pickaxe
- The real unlock trigger is: Inventory changed.
- Completing "Getting an Upgrade" unlocks 1 follow-up advancement: Acquire Hardware.
Pro Tips
- Advancements often chain together - completing related ones nearby unlocks the next tier automatically.
- Some advancements require rare drops or specific mob interactions; farming setups can make repeat attempts much faster.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tab is "Getting an Upgrade" in?
"Getting an Upgrade" belongs to the Story advancement tab.
Do I need another advancement first?
Yes - you need to unlock "Stone Age" before "Getting an Upgrade" becomes available.
Is "Getting an Upgrade" a Task, Goal, or Challenge advancement?
"Getting an Upgrade" is a Task-tier advancement, shown with the standard square task frame in-game.
What exactly triggers "Getting an Upgrade"?
The real game data lists trigger: Inventory changed.
What does "Getting an Upgrade" unlock next?
Completing "Getting an Upgrade" makes 1 more advancement available: Acquire Hardware.