Registry record · minecraft:nether_star

Nether Star

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A Nether star is a radiant, indestructible artifact dropped exclusively by the defeated Wither boss, used to craft beacons.

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Versioned source data

Edition availability

Java Edition

Source version 26.1

Registry ID: 1241
Source display name: Nether Star
Maximum stack: 64

Bedrock Edition

Source version 1.26.60

Registry ID: 528
Source display name: Nether Star
Maximum stack: 64
Component-based: No
Source version tag: Unclassified by source

Recipe information · Java 26.1

No Java recipe recorded

Not recorded

No recipe for this item is recorded in the selected Java source snapshot. This does not establish that no recipe exists in other versions or editions. Bedrock recipe data is not included, so its recipe availability cannot be determined here.

Field guide

Item details

How to obtain

Guaranteed 100% drop upon defeating the Wither boss; drops exactly one star per Wither. Source
Immune to all explosion damage; will not be destroyed by blasts from the Wither or TNT. Source

Practical uses

Crafted with three obsidian blocks and five glass blocks in a crafting table to assemble a beacon. Source
The beacon provides long-range status buffs (Haste, Speed, Strength, Resistance, Regeneration) to players. Source

Mechanics

Invulnerable to explosions, but can still despawn after 5 minutes or burn in fire and lava in Java Edition. Source

Reverse recipe lookup · Java · 26.1

Used In · Crafting recipes

Used in 1 output

Recorded Java recipe outputs that use Nether Star. Bedrock recipe data is not included.

Beacon 1 recorded recipe

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Uses Nether Star × 1 · makes 1 Beacon

Beacon1 crafted