Exploring caves in Minecraft can be terrifying for those new to the game. Caves are dark, cramped, and full of enemies. Bearing this in mind, it becomes especially important to prepare before entering a cave. Just like going on a long voyage, the player runs the risk of getting lost or being slain by mobs and losing whatever resources they may have found along the way. It's also easy to run out of supplies or become overrun by enemies if the player isn't careful.