Respawn Anchor
A block that allows you to set your respawn point in the Nether. Charged with glowstone to store up to 4 respawn charges.
Stack Size
Stack Size64
Durability
DurabilityN/A
Category
CategoryUtility Blocks
Version Added
Version Added1.16
Item ID
Item IDrespawn_anchor
Overview
Respawn Anchor is a block in the Utility Blocks category of Minecraft, obtained through crafting it. A single inventory slot holds a full stack of 64 Respawn Anchor.
Respawn Anchor is a 50-hardness block. Blast resistance is a different story at 1200: creepers and TNT leave it standing. Anything below diamond destroys Respawn Anchor without a drop. Respawn Anchor lights its surroundings at level 15.
Crafting Recipe
Crafting
How to Obtain
- Crafting
Notes
Explodes if used in the Overworld or End. Each use consumes one glowstone charge.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get Respawn Anchor in Minecraft?
Respawn Anchor is crafted at a Crafting Table using Crying Obsidian and Glowstone.
What is Respawn Anchor used for?
A block that allows you to set your respawn point in the Nether. Charged with glowstone to store up to 4 respawn charges.
How many Respawn Anchor can you stack?
Respawn Anchor stacks 64 to a slot, and filling that slot takes 64 crafts: 384 Crying Obsidian and 192 Glowstone.
How long does Respawn Anchor take to break?
The block file for Respawn Anchor holds 50 and 1200. The gap is the point: Respawn Anchor mines slowly and survives blasts that clear everything beside it. Anything below diamond destroys Respawn Anchor without a drop. Light level 15 comes with it. The values come from the game files for Java 26.2.
When was Respawn Anchor added to Minecraft?
Respawn Anchor was added in version 1.16.