Nether Star
A rare item dropped by the Wither boss. Used to craft beacons. Cannot be destroyed by explosions.
Stack Size
Stack Size64
Durability
DurabilityN/A
Category
CategoryMiscellaneous
Version Added
Version Added1.4.2
Item ID
Item IDnether_star
Overview
Nether Star is an item in the Miscellaneous category of Minecraft, obtained through mob drops (Wither). A single inventory slot holds a full stack of 64 Nether Star.
Nether Star additionally serves as a crafting ingredient for Beacon.
Used to Craft
Nether Star is a crafting ingredient for 1 other item in Minecraft. Each one links to its own recipe and details page.
BeaconHow to Obtain
- Mob drops (Wither)
Notes
Always dropped by the Wither upon death. Immune to explosion damage and cactus destruction.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get Nether Star in Minecraft?
Nether Star is obtained through mob drops (Wither). You never craft Nether Star; 1 recipe spends it.
What is Nether Star used for?
Nether Star is a crafting ingredient used to make Beacon.
How many Nether Star can you stack?
Nether Star stacks 64 to a slot. Beacon takes 1 of them per craft, so a full stack covers 64 of those before the slot is empty.
When was Nether Star added to Minecraft?
Nether Star was added in version 1.4.2.