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 a item in the Miscellaneous category of Minecraft, obtained through mob drops (Wither). A single inventory slot holds a full stack of 64 Nether Star. This item was added to the game in version 1.4.2.
In this database, Nether Star sits alongside 146 other Miscellaneous entries, each with its own page. 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). It does not have a player crafting recipe.
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 up to 64 per inventory slot, so a full stack is 64 and a double chest holds 3,456 of them.
Can Nether Star be enchanted?
No. Nether Star cannot be enchanted in vanilla Minecraft.
When was Nether Star added to Minecraft?
Nether Star was added in version 1.4.2 and remains part of the Miscellaneous category in the current 1.21 release.