How to make a Ghast Tear in Minecraft
This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft a ghast tear with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.
In Minecraft, a ghast tear 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 ghast tear to your inventory.
Supported Platforms
A ghast tear 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 Ghast Tear 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 Ghast Tear in Survival Mode
You can add a ghast tear to your inventory in Survival mode by killing a ghast. So let's get started!
1. Find a Ghast
You first need to find a ghast.
A ghast is a type of mob that is only found in the Nether.
2. Attack and Kill the Ghast
Once you find a ghast, you need to attack it. When you attack the ghast, it will turn pink as it takes damage.
Continue to chase and attack the ghast. Once you have killed the ghast, it may drop a ghast tear. There isn't a 100% chance that the ghast will drop a ghast tear when it dies. If it doesn't drop one, find another ghast and try again.
3. Pick up the Ghast Tear
Make sure you pick up the ghast tear before it disappears.
A ghast tear 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 ghast tear has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
Item |
Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value |
Stack Size |
Platform |
Version(s) |
|
Ghast Tear (minecraft:ghast_tear) |
0 |
64 |
PE |
1.0 - 1.20.50 |
Minecraft Xbox One
In Minecraft, a ghast tear has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
Item |
Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value |
Stack Size |
Platform |
Version(s) |
|
Ghast Tear (minecraft:ghast_tear) |
0 |
64 |
Xbox One |
1.6.0 - 1.20.50 |
Minecraft PS4
In Minecraft, a ghast tear has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
Item |
Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value |
Stack Size |
Platform |
Version(s) |
|
Ghast Tear (minecraft:ghast_tear) |
0 |
64 |
PS4 |
1.14.0 - 1.20.50 |
Minecraft Nintendo Switch
In Minecraft, a ghast tear has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
Item |
Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value |
Stack Size |
Platform |
Version(s) |
|
Ghast Tear (minecraft:ghast_tear) |
0 |
64 |
Switch |
1.6.0 - 1.20.50 |
Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
In Minecraft, a ghast tear has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
Item |
Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value |
Stack Size |
Platform |
Version(s) |
|
Ghast Tear (minecraft:ghast_tear) |
0 |
64 |
Windows |
1.0 - 1.20.50 |
Minecraft Education Edition
In Minecraft, a ghast tear has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
Item |
Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value |
Stack Size |
Platform |
Version(s) |
|
Ghast Tear (minecraft:ghast_tear) |
0 |
64 |
Education |
1.0 - 1.18.32 |
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.
Give Command for Ghast Tear
- 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 1.20.3, the /give command for Ghast Tear is:
/give @p ghast_tear 1
In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 1.11 and 1.12, the /give command for Ghast Tear is:
/give @p ghast_tear 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 1.20.50, the /give command for Ghast Tear is:
/give @p ghast_tear 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 1.20.50, the /give command for Ghast Tear is:
/give @p ghast_tear 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 1.20.50, the /give command for Ghast Tear is:
/give @p ghast_tear 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 1.20.50, the /give command for Ghast Tear is:
/give @p ghast_tear 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 1.20.50, the /give command for Ghast Tear is:
/give @p ghast_tear 1 0
Give Command in Minecraft Education Edition
In Minecraft Education Edition 1.12.0, 1.12.60, 1.14.31, 1.17.30 and 1.18.32, the /give command for Ghast Tear is:
/give @p ghast_tear 1 0
Things to Make with Ghast Tears
You can use ghast tears to make items in Minecraft such as: