Normally, the camera is inside a transparent block, unless the player is suffocating, in which case the game renders blocks differently. For this purpose, transparent generally means that the player can see through the block, although lava is also transparent for this purpose. If others catch you cheating, they can forbid you to do something or even ban you off the server.įor time efficiency, the game only renders block surfaces if there is a transparent block between the surface and the player. For most servers, this can count as cheating because you can see the surroundings for mobs, loot chests or precious ores. Make sure that you're allowed to use this glitch in servers, though. If you are in the Nether, you can use x-ray glitches to locate fortresses and bastions. They can also help you find end portal rooms once you are near a stronghold.
X-ray glitches are useful for locating underground structures such as dungeons and mineshafts.
