On June 11, 2025, the Minecraft community was shaken (in the best way) when a player known as lowk3y_ set a brand-new world record: completing Minecraft in just 6 minutes and 50 seconds in the Random Seed Glitchless category.
⏳ What Is Speedrunning in Minecraft?
Speedrunning means completing the game as fast as humanly (and Minecraft-ly) possible.
• To complete Minecraft
• Get iron gear fast
• Enter the Nether
• Trade for Ender Pearls, collect Blaze Rods
• Locate a stronghold, activate the End Portal
• Defeat the Ender Dragon
• In the Random Seed Glitchless category
• You can’t pick your world – it’s 100% random
• No glitches or exploits allowed
• Pure strategy + pure luck + perfect execution.
🔄 How Did lowk3y_ Pull It Off?
1: ✅ Perfect Spawn
1 : Spawned in a plains biome next to a village and a lava pool
2: A ruined portal nearby = instant flint + gear boost
2: ✅ Lightning-Fast Nether Route
> Both Nether Fortress and Bastion Remnant were very close
> Got 16 Ender Pearls in under 30 seconds via Piglin bartering
> Blaze Rods collected from only 3 Blaze kills – crazy RNG!
3: ✅ Smart Overworld Return
> Returned to Overworld and found Stronghold just 200 blocks away
>No detours, Eyes of Ender went straight
4: ✅ Flawless Dragon Fight
• Used expert bed bombing technique
• Defeated Ender Dragon in 2 bed cycles
• Took zero damage. ZERO mistakes.
⚖️ Why This Record is So Special
Element Why It Matters
Luck Spawn, fortress, pearls – all perfect
Skill Flawless execution and routing
Strategy Aggressive bastion-first plan
Consistency First attempt, no retries
Can You Do This Too?
Absolutely. Every legend starts somewhere.
Beginner’s Speedrun Starter Pack:
1. Minecraft Java Edition (1.16.1 or newer)
2. Install LiveSplit timer for tracking
3. Learn Piglin bartering, portal linking, and eye triangulation
4. Watch top runners on YouTube/Twitch
5. Practice – a LOT. And don’t rage quit early.
Will This Record Hold?
Right now, this 6:50 run is king. But in the Minecraft speedrun world? Records are made to be broken.
🌍 Will Your Name Be in the Next Headline?
> If you think you've got what it takes:
> Record your speedrun
> Submit it to speedrun.com
> And maybe we’ll be writing about you next
( Reed More )
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. Who holds the current Minecraft speedrun world record (2025)?
Ans : As of June 2025, the player lowk3y_ holds the Random Seed Glitchless world record with a time of 6 minutes and 50 seconds.
2. What is Random Seed Glitchless in Minecraft?
Ans : It’s a speedrun category where players play on a random world seed and cannot use any glitches or game-breaking bugs. Success depends on both skill and luck.
3. How do players finish Minecraft so fast?
Ans : They use advanced strategies like Piglin bartering, portal linking, and bed bombing to defeat the Ender Dragon in record time. Top runners also practice routing and quick decision-making.
4. Can beginners try Minecraft speedrunning?
Ans : Yes! Start with simple practice runs, watch tutorial videos, and use tools like LiveSplit for time tracking. Everyone starts somewhere.
5. Where can I submit my speedrun?
Ans : Record your run and submit it at speedrun.com in the correct category. Make sure to follow their rules for verification.
6. Can this record be broken?
Ans : Definitely. While 6:50 is a phenomenal time, the Minecraft community is full of talented runners who might find even faster routes.
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