How To Make The Nether Portal On Minecraft

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So you want to learn how to make a Nether Portal in Minecraft? Well, you’ve come to the right place! As a seasoned Minecraft player, I’ve had my fair share of adventures in the Nether. It’s a dangerous yet exciting dimension filled with unique resources and challenging mobs. In this article, I’m going to walk you through the process of creating your very own Nether Portal, step by step.

Step 1: Gather the necessary materials

Before we can start building the Nether Portal, we need to gather the materials required:

  1. Obsidian blocks (minimum of 10): Obsidian is the key ingredient in creating the portal. You can mine obsidian using a diamond pickaxe. Be careful though, as mining obsidian takes time.
  2. Diamond pickaxe: You’ll need a diamond pickaxe to mine the obsidian. If you don’t have one, you’ll need to craft it using diamonds and sticks.

Step 2: Find a suitable location

Now that we have all the necessary materials, it’s time to find the perfect spot for our Nether Portal. The portal needs to be built in the Overworld, preferably in a location that’s easily accessible and won’t interfere with your existing structures.

Step 3: Start building the Nether Portal frame

To build the Nether Portal frame, follow these steps:

  1. Create a base using obsidian blocks. The base should be a minimum of 4 blocks wide and 5 blocks tall.
  2. Build two vertical columns on either side of the base, each made of obsidian blocks. Each column should be 3 blocks tall.
  3. Connect the top of the two columns with a horizontal row of obsidian blocks.
  4. Finally, fill in the empty space between the two vertical columns with obsidian blocks.

Step 4: Activate the Nether Portal

Now that the frame is complete, it’s time to activate the Nether Portal. To do this, follow these steps:

  1. Equip your diamond pickaxe and right-click on the inside of the portal frame to create a fire.
  2. Once the fire is ignited, the Nether Portal will activate, and you’ll see a purple swirling effect inside.

Step 5: Enter the Nether

With the Nether Portal activated, it’s time to take the plunge and enter the Nether. Step through the portal, and you’ll be transported to the dangerous and exciting world of the Nether. Be prepared for a challenging experience, as the Nether is filled with hostile mobs and treacherous terrain.

So there you have it, a step-by-step guide on how to make a Nether Portal in Minecraft. I hope you found this tutorial helpful and that you’ll have a great time exploring the Nether. Just remember to stay safe and come back in one piece!

Happy mining!