To build a Nether portal in Minecraft , you need obsidian blocks. Create a 4x5 rectangular frame, light the center with flint and steel. Ensure the frame is at least 5 blocks tall and interconnected. Step through the activated portal to teleport to the Nether realm.
Obtaining Obsidian
To build a Nether portal in Minecraft, you first need to obtain at least 10 blocks of obsidian. Obsidian is a dark block primarily found when water touches a lava source block. To efficiently collect obsidian, you can channel a water source to flow over a lava source block. This interaction causes the lava source block to turn into obsidian. It's advisable to use a diamond or netherite pickaxe to mine obsidian, as they are the only tools capable of breaking obsidian blocks. Each portal requires 10 obsidian blocks in a specific configuration.
Creating the Portal Frame
Once you have collected the required obsidian blocks, you need to place them to create the frame of the Nether portal. The standard Nether portal is rectangular in shape, with a total of 14 blocks forming the portal. The frame is built two blocks wide and three blocks tall on each side, with a total of 10 obsidian blocks used for the frame itself. Make sure to leave the inner part of the frame empty for the portal to function correctly. You will also need flint and steel as an ignition source for the portal.
Igniting the Portal
After constructing the frame, you can ignite the portal using flint and steel. To do this, simply right-click on the bottom of one of the obsidian blocks inside the frame with the flint and steel in hand. This action creates a spark that sets the Nether portal ablaze, activating it for your use. Once the portal is ignited, you will see a purple hue emanating from the obsidian frame, indicating that the portal is ready for use.
Using the Portal
Once the Nether portal is activated, you can enter it by walking through the purple portal. Entering the portal transports you to the Nether, a contrasting dimension in the Minecraft world. It's essential to be prepared before entering the Nether, as it is a hostile environment with different terrain, mobs, and challenges compared to the Overworld. Make sure you have appropriate gear, weapons, and supplies to survive and navigate the Nether effectively.
Additional Tips
When building a Nether portal, it's essential to choose a suitable location in the Overworld. Keep in mind that the Nether portal in the Nether corresponds to the one in the Overworld in terms of coordinates. This means that the location where you build your Nether portal in the Overworld will determine where you arrive in the Nether. It's also recommended to build your Nether portal near your base or a safe location for ease of travel between dimensions. Additionally, you can link multiple Nether portals by aligning their coordinates properly, allowing for quick transportation across vast distances in the Minecraft world.