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Postmortal Advancement - Minecraft
Use a Totem of Undying to cheat death - a goal advancement in the Adventure tab.
Postmortal — advancement details
Postmortal is on the Adventure tab of the advancements screen. It is a goal frame, following Monster Hunter.
Overview
Postmortal is part of the Adventure advancement tab in Minecraft 1.21.4. Use a Totem of Undying to cheat death This page covers its real unlock trigger.
Step-by-step walkthrough
- Unlock "Monster Hunter" first if you haven't - it's the prerequisite for "Postmortal".
- Aim to satisfy: Use a Totem of Undying to cheat death
- The real unlock trigger is: Used totem (Totem of Undying).
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.
Difficulty and time commitment
- Difficulty: Easy
- Estimated time per run: 15-45 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What tab is "Postmortal" in?
"Postmortal" belongs to the Adventure advancement tab.
Do I need another advancement first?
Yes - you need to unlock "Monster Hunter" before "Postmortal" becomes available.
Is "Postmortal" a Task, Goal, or Challenge advancement?
"Postmortal" is a Goal-tier advancement, shown with a rounded goal-style frame in-game.
What exactly triggers "Postmortal"?
The real game data lists trigger: Used totem.
Does "Postmortal" unlock anything else?
"Postmortal" is a leaf advancement - it doesn't have any known follow-up advancements in this tab.