Minecraft is introducing an exciting new block known as dried ghast, set to debut in an upcoming game update. Currently, players can test this block in Bedrock beta and preview versions. During the first Minecraft Live event of 2025, Mojang provided insights into how players can acquire and utilize dried ghasts in gameplay.
While acquiring dried ghast may seem straightforward at first glance, the process presents certain challenges that players need to navigate.
The Dual Nature of Obtaining Dried Ghast in Minecraft
Relying on Nether Spawn Locations
In Minecraft, the generation of resources is inherently random, making luck a crucial factor in finding any item, including dried ghast. When players enter the game, they may either stumble upon the items they seek almost immediately or spend extensive time searching for elusive treasures.
Dried ghasts typically generate next to Nether fossils found in the Soul Sand Valley. Players will specifically locate this block adjacent to fully formed fossils. Consequently, players’ prospects of encountering a dried ghast are directly tied to their biome spawn point.
For instance, spawning in the Soul Sand Valley significantly increases the likelihood of finding dried ghast. Conversely, players entering other biomes face a gamble, as no guarantees exist regarding when or if they’ll discover the Soul Sand Valley.
Once players are in the Soul Sand Valley, their next hurdle is identifying a complete Nether fossil, which introduces another layer of rarity to their quest for dried ghast.
Crafting Dried Ghast: A Greater Challenge
Players can also create dried ghast by utilizing a crafting table, a process that involves more complexity than merely finding it in the wild. To craft this block, players require eight ghast tears and a single bone block.
While obtaining a bone block is relatively straightforward, acquiring ghast tears is a different story. Players must defeat at least eight ghasts in the Nether and collect their drops. However, this can prove complicated, as ghasts often hover over lava lakes, causing their drops to be incinerated if they fall into the molten lava.
For players who struggle to locate a naturally occurring dried ghast, crafting may seem like an easier route—especially if they have already hunted numerous ghasts during their adventures, thus accumulating enough tears for crafting.
Overall, whether players choose to find or craft dried ghast, their success will greatly rely on their exploration strategies and luck in the diverse environments of Minecraft’s Nether dimension.