Wither
The player-summoned boss. How to build and beat the Wither for a Nether Star.
- Biome
- Overworld
- Health
- 300
- Drops
- Nether Star
The Wither is a summoned boss built from four Soul Sand and three Wither Skeleton skulls. It explodes on spawn and flies, firing explosive skulls, so never build it near your base.
How to Beat It
Fight it underground in a tunnel where it cannot fly, or in the End where it cannot wander. Its second phase ignores arrows, so close in with a strong sword. The Nether Star it drops is the only way to craft a Beacon.
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