Dying in games like Minecraft is much more devastating than usual because you spawn far away from where you die and end up losing a lot of important resources. Not to forget, places like the lava pools in the lower dimension destroy most of your items as soon as you die, leaving no chance for recovery at all. Fortunately, Minecraft has a temporary solution to all such situations in the form of totems. If you know how to get a Totem of Undying in Minecraft, you can basically get a get out of the dungeon against death card in Minecraft. It's a semi-rare item, which isn't too hard to come by. But how are you going to find it? Let's learn it in this guide!

We cover the mechanics of Totem of Undying, including its play, usage, and even an option to bypass it. Use the table below to explore the sections that interest you the most.

The Totem of Undying is an unusual combat item that prevents you from dying in Minecraft. Whatever the cause of your character's death, the Totem of Undying counteracts it and gives you a second chance at life in the game. Now keep in mind that it does not make you immortal, instead the last death of its holder is undone every time the totem is activated. Totem of Undying works in all game modes, including survival, adventure, and even hardcore mode.

In appearance, the Totem of Undying looks like a golden doll with emerald eyes. When activated, it does a dance-like animation before disappearing. It's not foolproof because it can't protect you from death caused by void damage or the "/kill" command. Additionally, along with temporary immunity, the totem also gives you a couple of additional benefits, including: