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How to Get and Use Nether Wart in Minecraft

Nether Wart is a crucial item in Minecraft, especially for brewing potions. This guide will walk you through how to find, grow, and use Nether Wart effectively.


๐ŸŒฑ What Is Nether Wart?

Nether Wart is a red, mushroom-like plant found in the Nether. It’s essential for brewing potions and can be grown in any dimension, provided you have the right materials.

Minecraft Nether Wart GGServers
Minecraft Nether Wart GGServers

๐Ÿ” How to Find Nether Wart

1. Locate a Nether Fortress or Bastion Remnant

Nether Wart naturally generates in:

  • Nether Fortresses: Look for stairwells with soul sand gardens.
  • Bastion Remnants: Check the central courtyards of housing units.

Be cautious, as these structures are inhabited by hostile mobs.

Minecraft Nether Wart on Nether Castle GGServers
Minecraft Nether Wart on Nether Castle GGServers

2. Harvesting Nether Wart

Once you find Nether Wart:

  • Break the plant to collect it.
  • Collect any soul sand beneath it, as it’s necessary for planting.

๐ŸŒพ How to Grow Nether Wart

1. Planting

  • Place soul sand blocks in your desired farming area.
  • Plant Nether Wart on the soul sand.

2. Growth Conditions

  • No Water or Light Needed: Nether Wart doesn’t require water or specific light levels.
  • Cannot Use Bone Meal: Bone meal has no effect on its growth.
  • Growth Stages: It has four growth stages, with the final stage being fully mature.

3. Harvesting

  • Wait until the Nether Wart reaches its final growth stage.
  • Harvest to obtain 2โ€“4 Nether Wart, increasing with a Fortune-enchanted tool.
Small tiny Lab Underground Minecraft GGServers
Small tiny Lab Underground Minecraft GGServers

๐Ÿงช Using Nether Wart

1. Brewing Potions

Nether Wart is the base ingredient for brewing potions.

How To Craft Water Bottle Minecraft GGServers
How To Craft Water Bottle Minecraft GGServers

Brewing Stand Recipe:

IngredientResult
Nether Wart + Water BottleAwkward Potion

The Awkward Potion is the starting point for most other potions.

Akward Potion Brew Minecraft GGServers
Akward Potion Brew Minecraft GGServers

2. Crafting

  • Nether Wart Block: Crafted by combining nine Nether Wart.
  • Red Nether Bricks: Combine Nether Wart with Nether Bricks.

3. Trading

Master-level cleric villagers may offer emeralds in exchange for Nether Wart.


๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Tips for Efficient Farming

  • Farm Size: Start small and expand as needed.
  • Location: While it can be grown in any dimension, consider farming in the Overworld for safety.
  • Storage: Keep a chest nearby to store excess Nether Wart.

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Updated on April 30, 2025
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