How to make a Nether Wart in Minecraft
This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft a nether wart with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.
In Minecraft, a nether wart is an item that you can not make with a crafting table or furnace. Instead, you need to find and gather this item in the game.
Let's explore how to add a nether wart to your inventory.
Supported Platforms
A nether wart is available in the following versions of Minecraft:
Platform | Supported (Version*) |
Java Edition (PC/Mac) | Yes |
Pocket Edition (PE) | Yes (0.12.1) |
Xbox 360 | Yes |
Xbox One | Yes |
PS3 | Yes |
PS4 | Yes |
Wii U | Yes |
Nintendo Switch | Yes |
Windows 10 Edition | Yes |
Education Edition | Yes |
* The version that it was added or removed, if applicable.
NOTE: Pocket Edition (PE), Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Windows 10 Edition are now called Bedrock Edition. We will continue to show them individually for version history.
Where to find a Nether Wart in Creative Mode
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
Definitions
- Platform is the platform that applies.
- Version(s) is the Minecraft version numbers where the item can be found in the menu location listed (we have tested and confirmed this version number).
- Creative Menu Location is the location of the item in the Creative Inventory menu.
How to get a Nether Wart in Survival Mode
You can add a nether wart to your inventory in Survival mode by harvesting nether warts from a Nether fortress. So, let's get started!
1. Find a Nether Fortress
First, you need to find a Nether fortress in the Nether.
When you find a Nether fortress, look inside the fortress for a nether wart farm. This is what one looks like:
2. Dig up the Nether Wart
The game control to dig up the nether wart depends on the version of Minecraft:
- For Java Edition (PC/Mac), left click and hold on the nether warts.
- For Pocket Edition (PE), you tap and hold on the nether warts.
- For Xbox 360 and Xbox One, press and hold the RT button on the Xbox controller.
- For PS3 and PS4, press and hold the R2 button on the PS controller.
- For Wii U, press and hold the ZR button on the gamepad.
- For Nintendo Switch, press and hold the ZR button on the controller.
- For Windows 10 Edition, left click and hold on the nether warts.
- For Education Edition, left click and hold on the nether warts.
The nether wart will break and a smaller nether wart will float on the ground.
3. Pick up the Nether Wart
Make sure you pick up the nether wart before it disappears.
Once you pick up the nether wart, it will appear in your hotbar.
A nether wart is a useful item and should be kept in your inventory to be used later.
Item ID and Name
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
In Minecraft, a nether wart has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
Item |
Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value |
Stack Size |
Platform |
Version(s) |
|
Nether Wart (minecraft:nether_wart) |
0 |
64 |
PE |
1.0 - 1.20.80 |
Minecraft Xbox One
In Minecraft, a nether wart has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
Item |
Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value |
Stack Size |
Platform |
Version(s) |
|
Nether Wart (minecraft:nether_wart) |
0 |
64 |
Xbox One |
1.6.0 - 1.20.80 |
Minecraft PS4
In Minecraft, a nether wart has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
Item |
Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value |
Stack Size |
Platform |
Version(s) |
|
Nether Wart (minecraft:nether_wart) |
0 |
64 |
PS4 |
1.14.0 - 1.20.80 |
Minecraft Nintendo Switch
In Minecraft, a nether wart has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
Item |
Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value |
Stack Size |
Platform |
Version(s) |
|
Nether Wart (minecraft:nether_wart) |
0 |
64 |
Switch |
1.6.0 - 1.20.80 |
Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
In Minecraft, a nether wart has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
Item |
Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value |
Stack Size |
Platform |
Version(s) |
|
Nether Wart (minecraft:nether_wart) |
0 |
64 |
Windows |
1.0 - 1.20.80 |
Minecraft Education Edition
In Minecraft, a nether wart has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
Item |
Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value |
Stack Size |
Platform |
Version(s) |
|
Nether Wart (minecraft:nether_wart) |
0 |
64 |
Education |
1.0 - 1.19.52 |
Definitions
- Description is what the item is called and (Minecraft ID Name) is the string value that is used in game commands.
- Data Value (or damage value) identifies the variation of the block if more than one type exists for the Minecraft ID.
- Stack Size is the maximum stack size for this item. While some items in Minecraft are stackable up to 64, other items can only be stacked up to 16 or 1. (NOTE: These stack sizes are for vanilla Minecraft only. If you are running a mod, some mods may change the stack size for an item.)
- Platform is the platform that applies.
- Version(s) is the Minecraft version numbers that the Minecraft ID and Name are valid for.
Block States for Nether Wart
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac), the block states for Nether Wart are:
Block State |
Value |
Default |
Required |
Example |
Description |
age |
0 |
Yes |
No |
[age:0] | Growth level 0 |
age |
1 |
No |
No |
[age:1] | Growth level 1 |
age |
2 |
No |
No |
[age:2] | Growth level 2 |
age |
3 |
No |
No |
[age:3] | Growth level 3 (fully grown) |
Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE), the block states for Nether Wart are:
Block State |
Value |
Default |
Required |
Example |
Description |
age |
0 |
Yes |
No |
["age"=0] | Age 0 |
age |
1 |
No |
No |
["age"=1] | Age 1 |
age |
2 |
No |
No |
["age"=2] | Age 2 |
age |
3 |
No |
No |
["age"=3] | Age 3 (fully grown) |
Minecraft Xbox One
In Minecraft Xbox One, the block states for Nether Wart are:
Block State |
Value |
Default |
Required |
Example |
Description |
age |
0 |
Yes |
No |
["age"=0] | Age 0 |
age |
1 |
No |
No |
["age"=1] | Age 1 |
age |
2 |
No |
No |
["age"=2] | Age 2 |
age |
3 |
No |
No |
["age"=3] | Age 3 (fully grown) |
Minecraft PS4
In Minecraft PS4, the block states for Nether Wart are:
Block State |
Value |
Default |
Required |
Example |
Description |
age |
0 |
Yes |
No |
["age"=0] | Age 0 |
age |
1 |
No |
No |
["age"=1] | Age 1 |
age |
2 |
No |
No |
["age"=2] | Age 2 |
age |
3 |
No |
No |
["age"=3] | Age 3 (fully grown) |
Minecraft Nintendo Switch
In Minecraft Nintendo Switch, the block states for Nether Wart are:
Block State |
Value |
Default |
Required |
Example |
Description |
age |
0 |
Yes |
No |
["age"=0] | Age 0 |
age |
1 |
No |
No |
["age"=1] | Age 1 |
age |
2 |
No |
No |
["age"=2] | Age 2 |
age |
3 |
No |
No |
["age"=3] | Age 3 (fully grown) |
Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition, the block states for Nether Wart are:
Block State |
Value |
Default |
Required |
Example |
Description |
age |
0 |
Yes |
No |
["age"=0] | Age 0 |
age |
1 |
No |
No |
["age"=1] | Age 1 |
age |
2 |
No |
No |
["age"=2] | Age 2 |
age |
3 |
No |
No |
["age"=3] | Age 3 (fully grown) |
Definitions
- Block State is the internal name for the block state.
- Value is the value for the block state.
- Default indicates that it is the default, if omitted.
- Required indicates that it must be included in command to properly identify this item/block.
- Example shows how to format the block state to be used in the /fill, /setblock, /clone, or /testforblock command.
Give Command for Nether Wart
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
Give Command in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.13, 1.14, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17, 1.18, 1.19, 1.20 and 1.20.6, the /give command for Nether Wart is:
/give @p nether_wart 1
In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 1.11 and 1.12, the /give command for Nether Wart is:
/give @p nether_wart 1 0
Give Command in Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) 1.12.0, 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0 and 1.20.80, the /give command for Nether Wart is:
/give @p nether_wart 1 0
Give Command in Minecraft Xbox One
In Minecraft Xbox One 1.12.0, 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0 and 1.20.80, the /give command for Nether Wart is:
/give @p nether_wart 1 0
Give Command in Minecraft PS4
In Minecraft PS4 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0 and 1.20.80, the /give command for Nether Wart is:
/give @p nether_wart 1 0
Give Command in Minecraft Nintendo Switch
In Minecraft Nintendo Switch 1.12.0, 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.1, 1.20.0 and 1.20.80, the /give command for Nether Wart is:
/give @p nether_wart 1 0
Give Command in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition 1.12.0, 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0 and 1.20.80, the /give command for Nether Wart is:
/give @p nether_wart 1 0
Give Command in Minecraft Education Edition
In Minecraft Education Edition 1.12.0, 1.12.60, 1.14.31, 1.17.30, 1.18.32 and 1.19.52, the /give command for Nether Wart is:
/give @p nether_wart 1 0
Things to Make with Nether Warts
You can use nether warts to make items in Minecraft such as:
Things to Do with Nether Warts
Here are some activities that you can do with nether warts in Minecraft: