Happy Ghast The Happy Ghast is a friendly new mob, unlike the traditional Ghasts in the Nether, as it doesn’t attack players. Players can ride it to fly in the Overworld, similar to using Elytra, but without needing to find an End City.
This mob brings a brand-new way of air travel to Minecraft, especially suited for players who love exploring and building.
Locate a Dried Ghast in the Soul Sand Valley biome of the Nether; it’s a small block that looks like a sad Ghast face.
Bring the Dried Ghast block to the Overworld to prepare for the rehydration process.
Fully submerge the Dried Ghast in water (using an existing body of water or creating a pool), wait about 20 minutes, and it will turn into a Ghastling.
Feed the Ghastling snowballs to speed up its growth into a Happy Ghast, or wait for it to grow naturally.
Use glass, leather, and wool to craft a harness; different wool colors can create harnesses of different colors.
Equip the harness on the fully grown Happy Ghast, and it’s ready to ride.
Players can ride the Happy Ghast to fly, ideal for exploring vast areas of the Overworld. Though slower than Elytra, it’s easier to control and doesn’t require rockets.
Up to four people can ride a single Happy Ghast at once, perfect for team adventures and group exploration, with the front player controlling the direction.
While riding, you can build from the Ghast’s back, making it easy to construct tall buildings or sky bases in survival mode without scaffolding.
If the Happy Ghast wanders off, you can recall it with snowballs, ensuring you don’t lose your precious flying companion.
The Happy Ghast is part of the second game update of 2025, expected to release later this year, and is currently in the testing phase.
This update also includes a visual upgrade called 'Vibrant Visuals' for a more immersive gaming experience, and a Player Locator Bar to help players find teammates more easily in multiplayer worlds.
The online community has reacted positively to the Happy Ghast, with players discussing its flight capabilities and building assistance potential, looking forward to using it in the End, and anticipating harness color customization.
No, unlike traditional Ghasts in the Nether, the Happy Ghast is a completely friendly mob and won’t attack players.
The Happy Ghast flies slower than Elytra but is easier to control, making it suitable for casual exploration and building.
Yes, you can build while riding the Happy Ghast, making it an ideal assistant for constructing tall buildings.
A Ghastling takes some time to grow naturally, but you can speed up the process by feeding it snowballs.
Look forward to Minecraft’s second game update of 2025, or join the test version to experience this new aerial companion early!
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