Nether Wart – Wiki Guide
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.
Where to find a Nether Wart in Creative Mode
Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
Here is where you can find a nether wart in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
 Java Edition (PC/Mac) |
1.8 – 1.11 |  Materials |
| Java Edition (PC/Mac) |
1.12 – 1.19 |  Miscellaneous |
| Java Edition (PC/Mac) |
1.19.3 |  Natural Blocks |
| Java Edition (PC/Mac) |
1.19.3 |  Ingredients |
- 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.
TIP: If you are having trouble seeing in the Nether, try drinking a Potion of Night Vision.
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
Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
In Minecraft, a nether wart has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Minecraft ID |
Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nether Wart (minecraft: |
372 | 0 | 64 | Java |
1.8 – 1.12 |
| Nether Wart (minecraft: |
372 | 64 | Java |
1.13 – 1.19.3 |
- Description is what the item is called and (Minecraft ID Name) is the string value that is used in game commands.
- Minecraft ID is the Internal number for the item.
- 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 Nether Wart
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 and 1.19.3, 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
Things to Make with Nether Warts
You can use nether warts to make items in Minecraft such as:
How to make a Nether Wart Block
How to make a Nether Wart Block
How to make a Red Nether Brick
How to make a Potion of Fire Resistance (3:00)
How to make a Potion of Healing (Instant Health)
How to make a Potion of Leaping (3:00 – Jump Boost)
How to make a Potion of Night Vision (3:00)
How to make a Potion of Poison (0:45)
How to make a Potion of Regeneration (0:45)
How to make a Potion of Slow Falling (1:30)
How to make a Potion of Strength (3:00)
How to make a Potion of Swiftness (3:00 – Speed)
How to make a Potion of the Turtle Master (0:20 – Slowness IV, Resistance III)
How to make a Potion of Water Breathing (3:00)Things to Do with Nether Warts
Here are some activities that you can do with nether warts in Minecraft:
How to Make a Nether Wart Farm
