The Nether in Minecraft

The Nether is Minecraft's hellish dimension, a place full of lava, hostile mobs and valuable resources. You get there through an obsidian portal, and waiting for you are 5 unique biomes, mighty fortresses, piglin bastions and the rarest material in the game: netherite. This guide covers everything you need to know to survive and succeed in the Nether.

The Nether is essential for finishing the game: it is the only source of blaze rods (key for brewing and Eyes of Ender) and wither skeleton skulls (needed to summon the Wither boss). The 1:8 coordinate ratio also makes the Nether the fastest way to travel long distances. If you are just starting out in Minecraft, read the beginner's guide first.