Bullseye: How to Hit the Center of a Target Block from 30+ Meters

Bullseye requires you to hit the center of a Target block with a projectile from at least 30 meters (blocks) away. The Target block emits a redstone signal proportional to how close to the center you hit it. To earn this advancement, you must hit the exact center and produce a signal strength of 15. This guide covers setup, aiming and the specific mechanics involved.

Understanding Target blocks

Target blocks are crafted with 4 Redstone Dust + 1 Hay Bale. When hit by a projectile (arrow, trident, snowball, egg, etc.), the block emits a redstone signal. The signal strength depends on accuracy:

• Center hit: signal strength 15 (advancement triggers)
• Near-center: signal strength 8-14
• Edge hit: signal strength 1-7

The center is the exact middle of the block face, a very small target area.

Setting up the shot

1. Place the Target block on a flat surface at eye level. Put it on top of a 1-block pillar so the center aligns with your standing eye height. This eliminates vertical aiming complexity.
2. Mark 30+ blocks distance. Walk 33-35 blocks away (adding buffer). Count blocks or use F3 coordinates. Place a marker block at your firing position.
3. Clear the path. Remove all blocks, tall grass, flowers and other obstacles between your position and the Target block.
4. Place a redstone lamp behind the Target. Connect redstone dust from the Target block to a redstone lamp. When you hit the center (strength 15), the lamp will light up, confirming the advancement-qualifying hit.

Best projectile to use

Arrows from a fully drawn bow are the best choice. They travel in a predictable arc and do not despawn on contact like snowballs. However, any projectile works:

• Arrow (bow): Reliable, predictable arc. Best for consistent aiming.
• Trident: Straighter trajectory but harder to recover without Loyalty.
• Snowball/egg: Shorter range and more drop. Not recommended for 30 blocks.

Aiming technique

At 30 blocks with a fully drawn bow, the arrow drops approximately 5-8 blocks from a flat trajectory. Here is how to aim:

• Stand at the same elevation as the Target block center.
• Aim your crosshair about 5-7 blocks above the Target block.
• Fully draw the bow (hold until the bow stops pulling back).
• Release and observe where the arrow hits.
• Adjust up or down based on the result and try again.

Improving accuracy

• Shoot from an elevated position. If you stand 5-10 blocks higher than the Target, you can aim more directly at it with less vertical compensation. This makes center hits much easier.
• Use a trident from elevation. Tridents have less arc than arrows. From a 10-block high platform at 30 blocks distance, a trident thrown at the Target's center lands very close to where you aim.
• Bring lots of arrows. This is a trial-and-error advancement. Bring at least a stack of arrows and expect 10-20 attempts before hitting the exact center.
• Listen for the redstone signal. A strength-15 signal makes a distinct click. If you hear the strong redstone activation, check for the advancement notification.

Common mistakes

• Not hitting the center. A near-center hit gives a high redstone signal but does not earn the advancement. Only a perfect center hit at strength 15 counts.
• Standing too close. If you are at 28 blocks instead of 30, the advancement will not trigger even with a perfect center hit. Always measure distance carefully.
• Using a partially drawn bow. Partial draws have more arc and less consistency. Always fully draw.
• Wind and lag. On multiplayer servers with lag, arrow positions can be slightly off from what you see. Try on a low-latency connection or singleplayer.

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