Nether Wart
A red fungus-like crop that grows on soul sand and is a key brewing ingredient. It generates in nether fortresses and bastion remnants and is required to make awkward potions.
Stack Size
Stack Size64
Durability
DurabilityN/A
Category
CategoryUtility Blocks
Version Added
Version Added1.0
Item ID
Item IDnether_wart
Overview
Nether Wart is a block in the Utility Blocks category of Minecraft, obtained through natural world generation and harvesting grown crops on soul sand. A single inventory slot holds a full stack of 64 Nether Wart. This item was added to the game in the 1.0 full release.
In this database, Nether Wart sits alongside 339 other Utility Blocks entries, each with its own page. Because it stacks to 64, a single chest of Nether Wart stores up to 1,728 of them and a double chest holds 3,456, which matters when gathering enough for large builds.
How to Obtain
- Natural generation
- Harvesting grown crops on soul sand
Notes
Plant on soul sand; brews into awkward potion. Nine nether wart craft into one nether wart block.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get Nether Wart in Minecraft?
Nether Wart is obtained through natural world generation and harvesting grown crops on soul sand. It does not have a player crafting recipe.
What is Nether Wart used for?
A red fungus-like crop that grows on soul sand and is a key brewing ingredient. It generates in nether fortresses and bastion remnants and is required to make awkward potions.
How many Nether Wart can you stack?
Nether Wart stacks up to 64 per inventory slot, so a full stack is 64 and a double chest holds 3,456 of them.
Can Nether Wart be enchanted?
No. Nether Wart cannot be enchanted in vanilla Minecraft.
When was Nether Wart added to Minecraft?
Nether Wart was added in the 1.0 full release and remains part of the Utility Blocks category in the current 1.21 release.