In 2026, Minecraft Legends still has one of the strangest recruitment pitches in gaming: wander near a glowing relic, listen to a cosmic librarian, build a song, and then bribe the Overworld with gold. The reward is either a colossal golem with the personality of a siege engine or a defensive tower that turns piglins into very brief fireworks. Scattered across the Overworld are relics left over from when the Hosts first created everything. Firsts are enormous golems that are exceptionally powerful and resilient, while Power Towers give defenses a massive boost. Both can be moved by helpful Allays, which is convenient, because the piglins are not known for respecting property lines.

The Unlock Ritual: Songs, Stones, and Suspiciously Musical Archaeology

While exploring, the Hosts occasionally point out a nearby point of interest. It is one of three things: a First, a Power Tower, or a new Mount type. If it is a First or a Tower, the player walks up and inspects it. Knowledge then requests a return to the Well of Fates to learn a new song. Once Knowledge teaches Wake The Firsts and Collect Power Towers, the player equips the song from the Improvements tab of the journal. After the Improvement is built, Firsts and Power Towers can be unlocked by approaching them and playing the song, provided the right materials are in hand. The piglins hoard Gold like a savings account with tusks, so gathering the fee is half the battle.

Legendary	Cost To Awaken
First of Brick	125 Iron, 100 Gold
First of Diorite	125 Coal, 100 Gold
First of Oak	500 Wood, 100 Gold
First of Stone	500 Stone, 100 Gold
Blast Tower	25 Redstone, 100 Gold
Frost Tower	25 Diamond, 100 Gold
Stun Tower	25 Coal, 100 Gold

Firsts: Legendary Mobs With Attitude

Once awakened, a First joins the army for the rest of the game. Unlike normal mobs, it cannot be spawned. Instead, it respawns a few minutes after dying and automatically travels to the next Fountain the player visits. Each First has a unique combat role, and all four are valuable. The First of Brick creates a shield around itself, protecting allies within from ranged attacks, and knocks back piglins that get too close. The First of Diorite does not do much fighting, but summons Golems at regular intervals, which means troops are always on hand even without a Spawner. The First of Oak is basically a giant Plank Golem, with much greater range, damage, and health than its smaller kin. The First of Stone fires boulders that deal heavy damage to buildings, making it the obvious companion for any Portal attack.

Power Towers: Defensive Spice Racks

Once collected, a Power Tower sits in Allay storage until the player instructs the Allays to rebuild it. The number and type of Power Towers on each map is random; one map might have an abundance of Blast Towers, while another might have several Stun Towers and few of any others. Rebuilding costs 125 Stone and 100 of Coal, Diamond, or Redstone — whichever material was spent to collect it in the first place. If a Power Tower is destroyed by the piglins, it is gone forever, so a Carpenter Hut nearby is not optional decoration. It is insurance.

• ⚡ Blast Tower fires lightning bolts that deal heavy damage to any piglin unlucky enough to be struck.

• ❄️ Frost Tower freezes piglins solid for a few seconds, similarly to an Ice Trap, but can target any group within range.

• 💥 Stun Tower knocks down piglins within its radius, giving mobs a brief chance to fight without fear of retaliation.

The 2026 Verdict

The system is not subtle. It involves gold, songs, stone, and a golem that may or may not understand the concept of a door. Still, the payoff is worth it. A First turns a normal army into a traveling catastrophe for piglins, and a well-placed Power Tower turns a defensive line into a theme park of bad decisions for the Horde. Players who take the time to build the Improvements, pay the fees, and protect their towers will find that the Overworld becomes a much friendlier place — at least until the next Portal opens.