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Ghast

Ghast

hostile

Large floating mob that shoots explosive fireballs. Fireballs can be deflected back. Cries constantly.

Health

10 HP

Attack Damage

17

Spawn Biomes

Nether

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Spawn Conditions

Requires a 5x4x5 open space in the Nether to spawn.

Tips & Strategies

  1. 1Hit fireballs back with any attack (sword, arrow, even a fishing rod) to reflect them
  2. 2Reflecting a fireball back kills a ghast in one hit and earns an achievement
  3. 3They have only 10 HP -- a single arrow kills them despite their size
  4. 4Ghast tears are essential for brewing Regeneration potions and End Crystals
  5. 5Build 3-block-high walls around nether portals to protect against ghast fireballs

Fun Facts

  • 💡Ghasts are 4x4x4 blocks in size, making them one of the largest mobs
  • 💡Their crying sound is actually a sleeping cat sound recorded by C418

Drops

Item
Min
Max
Chance
Ghast Tear
0
1
100%
Gunpowder
0
2
100%