The once-terrifying Ghasts have now had a change of heart withMinecraft’snew Happy variant. Through this update, you’ll have the chance to approach this mob without worrying about being blown to bits. Here’s how to find and ride Happy Ghasts inMinecraft.
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Where to find Happy Ghasts in Minecraft
you may discover Happy Ghasts in theJava Snapshotversion, which allows you to test unique features like theApril Fools 2025 Launcherfeature. Unfortunately Bedrock users, you’ll likely have to wait until the mob’sofficial releaselater this year.
There are two ways you can find a Happy Ghast:Use a Happy Ghast Spawn Egg or nurture a Ghastling. The former is the quickest approach, where you can utilize Creative mode’s egg feature to spawn this creature instantly. But if you want to discover them naturally, you must raise a Ghastling.
How to raise a Ghastling in Minecraft
Ghastlings derive fromDried Ghast Blocksfound inthe Nether’sFossil structures. You can also craft these blocks with one Bone Block and eight Ghast Tears.
Whether you’ve found or crafted the Ghastling, you can nurture it bywaterlogging. To do this, remove a block from the ground, place the Ghastling inside, and throw water on top. It takes about20 minutesto grow fully, producing a green sparkly icon similar to Bone Meal growth. It’s also possible to speed things up by throwing snowballs at it.
When the Ghastling finally spawns, it will follow players within a 16-block radius. verify to stick close to your little baby Ghastling to reach the next stage of your parenting journey.
How to ride Happy Ghast in Minecraft
The latestMinecraftSnapshot offers various harnesses to use for Happy Ghasts rides. You can make these harnesses using these resources:
When the Happy Ghast is nearby,place the harness to start riding it. Up to four players can ride this creature, and the user who hops on first will gain control of it. The mechanics are relatively similar to those of horses, where you can utilize the arrow keys to navigate. While the Jump key lets you fly higher, the Sneak button lets you dismount.
How to lure Happy Ghasts
Like manyMinecraftmobs, you can lure the Happy Ghast with a specific object. To get its attention,hold a snowballin your hand.
You can throw it to lure the creature even more if it is too far away. It may hurt the Happy Ghast, but fortunately, it won’t panic like some creatures. In return, you’ll gain a unique ride for yourMinecraftadventures, expanding your options beyond horses and pigs to something even more exciting and special for your journeys.
