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	The Nether is home to its own share of [[Minecraft:mob]]s, most of which are immune to [[Minecraft:fire]] and [[Minecraft:lava]]. [[Minecraft:Skeleton]]s and [[Minecraft:endermen]] are the only [[Minecraft:Overworld]] mobs that can naturally spawn in the Nether; {{in\|java}}, baby [[Minecraft:zombified piglin]]s may spawn as [[Minecraft:chicken jockey]]s.		The Nether is home to its own share of [[Minecraft:mob]]s, most of which are immune to [[Minecraft:fire]] and [[Minecraft:lava]]. [[Minecraft:Skeleton]]s and [[Minecraft:endermen]] are the only [[Minecraft:Overworld]] mobs that can naturally spawn in the Nether; {{in\|java}}, baby [[Minecraft:zombified piglin]]s may spawn as [[Minecraft:chicken jockey]]s.

	Other Overworld mobs do not naturally spawn in the Nether but can be brought in through portals (except for of the [[Minecraft:wither]] and [[Minecraft:ender dragon]]).		Other Overworld mobs do not naturally spawn in the Nether but can be brought in through portals (except for the [[Minecraft:wither]] and [[Minecraft:ender dragon]]).

	There are currently 12 {{in\|je}}, or 11 {{in\|be}}, mobs that spawn in this dimension, with 3 additional associated mobs:		There are currently 12 {{in\|je}}, or 11 {{in\|be}}, mobs that spawn in this dimension, with 3 additional associated mobs:

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	Lava springs flooding the nether.png\|Lava springs flooding the terrain		Lava springs flooding the nether.png\|Lava springs flooding the terrain
	Under lava sea.png\|Under the lava sea, there is normal terrain		Under lava sea.png\|Under the lava sea, there is normal terrain
	Bedrock Hole.png\|Bedrock naturally exposed in the Nether.		Bedrock Hole.png\|Bedrock naturally exposed in the Nether
	Nether Map.gif\|Using a map in the Nether causes the player's position indicator to rotate, but any markers do not.		Nether Map.gif\|Using a map in the Nether causes the player's position indicator to rotate, but any markers do not.
	Mushrooms naturally generated above the nether.png\|Mushrooms naturally generated above the Nether.		Mushrooms naturally generated above the nether.png\|Mushrooms naturally generated above the Nether
	Nether canyon.jpg\|A Nether [[Minecraft:canyon]].		Nether canyon.jpg\|A Nether [[Minecraft:canyon]]
	Gravel in Nether.png\|[[Minecraft:Gravel]] in the Nether.		Gravel in Nether.png\|[[Minecraft:Gravel]] in the Nether
	All nether biomes.png\|The junction of all biomes in the Nether.		All nether biomes.png\|The junction of all biomes in the Nether
	Nether water colors.png\|The unique [[Minecraft:water]] colors in ''Bedrock Edition''		Nether water colors.png\|The unique [[Minecraft:water]] colors in ''Bedrock Edition''
	</gallery>		</gallery>

	=== Historical screenshots ===		==== Historical screenshots ====
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	Water in the nether by waterlogging.png\|Historically there have been many glitches enabling water to be placed in the Nether.		Water in the nether by waterlogging.png\|Historically there have been many glitches enabling water to be placed in the Nether.
	Netherfarlands.png\|The Far Lands in the Nether.		Netherfarlands.png\|The Far Lands in the Nether
	Hell RTX.png\|The Nether with [[Minecraft:ray tracing]]. Note that there are no ray tracing effects because of the lack of daylight, but Nether fog is disabled.		Hell RTX.png\|The Nether with [[Minecraft:ray tracing]]. Note that there are no ray tracing effects because of the lack of daylight, but Nether fog is disabled.
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	=== Development images ===		=== Development images ===
	<gallery>		<gallery>
	Halloween Update Screenshot.png\|The first screenshot released by [[Minecraft:Notch]] showing what the Nether would look like.		File:Halloween Update Screenshot.png\|The first screenshot released by [[Minecraft:Notch]] showing what the Nether would look like.
	Netherrack-first.jpg\|The first screenshot released by [[Minecraft:Jeb]] in September 2011 of [[Minecraft:nether fortress]]es.		File:Netherrack-first.jpg\|The first screenshot released by [[Minecraft:Jeb]] in September 2011 of [[Minecraft:nether fortress]]es
	~~Nbrick.png\|Brightened version of the previous screenshot.~~		File:New Nether 2.jpg\|Another early view of a nether fortress Jeb released in September 2011
	New Nether 2.jpg\|Another early view of a nether fortress Jeb released in September 2011.		File:OldNether.png\|The Nether as it appeared prior to [[Minecraft:Beta 1.8]]
	~~New Nether 2 bright.jpg\|Brightened.~~
	OldNether.png\|The Nether as it appeared prior to [[Minecraft:Beta 1.8]].
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	=== In other media ===		=== In other media ===
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	Alex in the Nether.jpg\|Artwork of [[Minecraft:Alex]] in the Nether.		Alex in the Nether.jpg\|Artwork of [[Minecraft:Alex]] in the Nether
	Piglin Head Animation.jpg\|[[Minecraft:Sunny]] using a [[Minecraft:piglin head]] on a [[Minecraft:note block]] in a [[Minecraft:crimson forest]].		Piglin Head Animation.jpg\|[[Minecraft:Sunny]] using a [[Minecraft:piglin head]] on a [[Minecraft:note block]] in a [[Minecraft:crimson forest]]
	Nether Wastes MCD.png\|[[Minecraft:MCD:Nether Wastes\|Nether Wastes]] as they appear in ''[[Minecraft:Minecraft Dungeons]]''.		Nether Wastes MCD.png\|[[Minecraft:MCD:Nether Wastes\|Nether Wastes]] as they appear in ''[[Minecraft:Minecraft Dungeons]]''
	MCA25 12-13.jpg\|[[Minecraft:Efe]] in the Nether, from [[Minecraft:Minecraft Annual 2025]].		MCA25 12-13.jpg\|[[Minecraft:Efe]] in the Nether, from [[Minecraft:Minecraft Annual 2025]]
	LEGO The Nether.png\|A ''[[Minecraft:Lego Minecraft]]'' Micro World set of the Nether.		LEGO The Nether.png\|A ''[[Minecraft:Lego Minecraft]]'' Micro World set of the Nether
	LEGOMCTheNetherBastionBoxed.png\|A minifigure-scale ''LEGO Minecraft'' set of the Nether.		LEGOMCTheNetherBastionBoxed.png\|A minifigure-scale ''LEGO Minecraft'' set of the Nether
	AMCM Malgosha leads.jpeg\|The Nether as seen in {{AMCM}}.		AMCM Malgosha leads.jpeg\|The Nether as seen in {{AMCM}}
	Warm Regards from The Nether.jpeg		Warm Regards from The Nether.jpeg
	</gallery>		</gallery>

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	[[File:Full and Budget Nether Portal.png\|thumb\|right\|"Economy" portal without corners (left), and a full portal (right)]]		[[File:Full and Budget Nether Portal.png\|thumb\|right\|"Economy" portal without corners (left), and a full portal (right)]]

	To access the Nether, the [[Minecraft:player]] must construct a [[Minecraft:~~nether~~ portal]] in the [[Minecraft:Overworld]] (portals created in [[Minecraft:the End]] do not activate). To create the portal, the player must first build a rectangular [[Minecraft:obsidian]] frame, ranging in size from a minimum of 4 blocks × 5 blocks to a maximum of 23 blocks × 23 blocks. Once the frame is completed, it can then be activated by placing [[Minecraft:fire]] within the frame, using [[Minecraft:flint and steel]], [[Minecraft:fire charge]], [[Minecraft:dispenser]]s, or any material that is capable of igniting fire.		To access the Nether, the [[Minecraft:player]] must construct a [[Minecraft:Nether portal]] in the [[Minecraft:Overworld]] (portals created in [[Minecraft:the End]] do not activate). To create the portal, the player must first build a rectangular [[Minecraft:obsidian]] frame, ranging in size from a minimum of 4 blocks × 5 blocks to a maximum of 23 blocks × 23 blocks. Once the frame is completed, it can then be activated by placing [[Minecraft:fire]] within the frame, using [[Minecraft:flint and steel]], [[Minecraft:fire charge]], [[Minecraft:dispenser]]s, or any material that is capable of igniting fire.

	The portal allows most [[Minecraft:entities]] (with the exception of the [[Minecraft:wither]] and the [[Minecraft:ender dragon]]) to be transported to a corresponding portal in the Nether. In [[Minecraft:Survival]], the player must stand in a ~~nether~~ portal for 4 seconds to enter the Nether. The player can step out of a portal before it completes its animation to abort the teleport. The portal plays a sound effect while the player is inside it. If there is no corresponding portal, a new 4×5 portal is created. The portal can be destroyed by breaking the obsidian frame, by a nearby explosion, or by placing [[Minecraft:water]] in the Overworld or [[Minecraft:lava]] into it with a [[Minecraft:bucket]] or [[Minecraft:dispenser]]. Any of the [[Minecraft:block]]s in the corners can be destroyed without destroying the portal.		The portal allows most [[Minecraft:entities]] (with the exception of the [[Minecraft:wither]] and the [[Minecraft:ender dragon]]) to be transported to a corresponding portal in the Nether. In [[Minecraft:Survival]], the player must stand in a Nether portal for 4 seconds to enter the Nether. The player can step out of a portal before it completes its animation to abort the teleport. The portal plays a sound effect while the player is inside it. If there is no corresponding portal, a new 4×5 portal is created. The portal can be destroyed by breaking the obsidian frame, by a nearby explosion, or by placing [[Minecraft:water]] in the Overworld or [[Minecraft:lava]] into it with a [[Minecraft:bucket]] or [[Minecraft:dispenser]]. Any of the [[Minecraft:block]]s in the corners can be destroyed without destroying the portal.

	The Nether could generate in the former [[Minecraft:Old]]{{only\|bedrock}} world type, (with the same 256×256 borders as the Overworld) though ~~nether~~ portals could not be created without using commands. Nether portals created in the Nether could spawn the player outside of the world barrier.		The Nether could generate in the former [[Minecraft:Old]]{{only\|bedrock}} world type, (with the same 256×256 borders as the Overworld) though Nether portals could not be created without using commands. Nether portals created in the Nether could spawn the player outside of the world barrier.

	If [[Minecraft:cheats]] are enabled, players can also teleport to the Nether without using a ~~nether~~ portal: the syntax is {{cmd\|execute in the_nether}} {{in\|java}}, and {{cmd\|execute in nether}} {{in\|bedrock}}.		If [[Minecraft:cheats]] are enabled, players can also teleport to the Nether without using a Nether portal: the syntax is {{cmd\|execute in the_nether}} {{in\|java}}, and {{cmd\|execute in nether}} {{in\|bedrock}}.

	== Traits ==		== Traits ==

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	==== Structures ====		==== Structures ====
	These blocks are only generated as part of [[Minecraft:~~nether~~ fortress]]es, [[Minecraft:~~nether~~ fossil]]s, [[Minecraft:bastion remnant]]s and [[Minecraft:ruined portal]]s, when the "[[Minecraft:Structures\|generated structures]]" option is on.		These blocks are only generated as part of [[Minecraft:Nether fortress]]es, [[Minecraft:Nether fossil]]s, [[Minecraft:bastion remnant]]s and [[Minecraft:ruined portal]]s, when the "[[Minecraft:Structures\|generated structures]]" option is on.
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	* {{BlockLink\|Polished Basalt}}		* {{BlockLink\|Polished Basalt}}

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	!{{anchor\|Nether Fossil}}[[Minecraft:Nether fossil]]		!{{anchor\|Nether Fossil}}[[Minecraft:Nether fossil]]
	\|Nether fossils are structures comprised of [[Minecraft:bone block]]s that generate within the [[Minecraft:soul sand valley]] biome. These structures have 14 different designs. Unlike [[Minecraft:fossil]]s in the [[Minecraft:Overworld]], [[Minecraft:coal ore]] and [[Minecraft:deepslate diamond ore]] ~~does~~ not generate within these fossils. There's a possibility that a [[Minecraft:dried ghast]] can be spotted beneath Nether fossils.		\|Nether fossils are structures comprised of [[Minecraft:bone block]]s that generate within the [[Minecraft:soul sand valley]] biome. These structures have 14 different designs. Unlike [[Minecraft:fossil]]s in the [[Minecraft:Overworld]], [[Minecraft:coal ore]] and [[Minecraft:deepslate diamond ore]] do not generate within these fossils. There's a possibility that a [[Minecraft:dried ghast]] can be spotted beneath Nether fossils.
	\|[[File:Nether Fossil Vibrant Visuals.png\|frameless\|A nether fossil in a soul sand valley.]]		\|[[File:Nether Fossil Vibrant Visuals.png\|frameless\|A nether fossil in a soul sand valley.]]
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	!{{anchor\|Nether Fossil}}[[Minecraft:Nether fossil]]		!{{anchor\|Nether Fossil}}[[Minecraft:Nether fossil]]
	\|Nether fossils are structures comprised of [[Minecraft:bone block]]s that generate within the [[Minecraft:soul sand valley]] biome. These structures have 14 different designs. Unlike [[Minecraft:fossil]]s in the [[Minecraft:Overworld]], [[Minecraft:coal ore]] does not generate within these fossils. There's a possibility that a [[Minecraft:dried ghast]] can be spotted beneath Nether fossils.		\|Nether fossils are structures comprised of [[Minecraft:bone block]]s that generate within the [[Minecraft:soul sand valley]] biome. These structures have 14 different designs. Unlike [[Minecraft:fossil]]s in the [[Minecraft:Overworld]], [[Minecraft:coal ore]] and [[Minecraft:deepslate diamond ore]] does not generate within these fossils. There's a possibility that a [[Minecraft:dried ghast]] can be spotted beneath Nether fossils.
	\|[[File:Nether Fossil Vibrant Visuals.png\|frameless\|A nether fossil in a soul sand valley.]]		\|[[File:Nether Fossil Vibrant Visuals.png\|frameless\|A nether fossil in a soul sand valley.]]
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	Lava springs flooding the nether.png\|Lava springs flooding the terrain		Lava springs flooding the nether.png\|Lava springs flooding the terrain
	Under lava sea.png\|Under the lava sea, there is normal terrain		Under lava sea.png\|Under the lava sea, there is normal terrain
	Bedrock Hole.png\|Bedrock naturally exposed in the Nether.		Bedrock Hole.png\|Bedrock naturally exposed in the Nether
	Nether Map.gif\|Using a map in the Nether causes the player's position indicator to rotate, but any markers do not.		Nether Map.gif\|Using a map in the Nether causes the player's position indicator to rotate, but any markers do not.
	Mushrooms naturally generated above the nether.png\|Mushrooms naturally generated above the Nether.		Mushrooms naturally generated above the nether.png\|Mushrooms naturally generated above the Nether
	Nether canyon.jpg\|A Nether [[Minecraft:canyon]].		Nether canyon.jpg\|A Nether [[Minecraft:canyon]]
	Gravel in Nether.png\|[[Minecraft:Gravel]] in the Nether.		Gravel in Nether.png\|[[Minecraft:Gravel]] in the Nether
	All nether biomes.png\|The junction of all biomes in the Nether.		All nether biomes.png\|The junction of all biomes in the Nether
	Nether water colors.png\|The unique [[Minecraft:water]] colors in ''Bedrock Edition''		Nether water colors.png\|The unique [[Minecraft:water]] colors in ''Bedrock Edition''
	</gallery>		</gallery>

	=== Historical screenshots ===		==== Historical screenshots ====
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	Water in the nether by waterlogging.png\|Historically there have been many glitches enabling water to be placed in the Nether.		Water in the nether by waterlogging.png\|Historically there have been many glitches enabling water to be placed in the Nether.
	Netherfarlands.png\|The Far Lands in the Nether.		Netherfarlands.png\|The Far Lands in the Nether
	Hell RTX.png\|The Nether with [[Minecraft:ray tracing]]. Note that there are no ray tracing effects because of the lack of daylight, but Nether fog is disabled.		Hell RTX.png\|The Nether with [[Minecraft:ray tracing]]. Note that there are no ray tracing effects because of the lack of daylight, but Nether fog is disabled.
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	=== Development images ===		=== Development images ===
	<gallery>		<gallery>
	Halloween Update Screenshot.png\|The first screenshot released by [[Minecraft:Notch]] showing what the Nether would look like.		File:Halloween Update Screenshot.png\|The first screenshot released by [[Minecraft:Notch]] showing what the Nether would look like.
	Netherrack-first.jpg\|The first screenshot released by [[Minecraft:Jeb]] in September 2011 of [[Minecraft:nether fortress]]es.		File:Netherrack-first.jpg\|The first screenshot released by [[Minecraft:Jeb]] in September 2011 of [[Minecraft:nether fortress]]es
	~~Nbrick.png\|Brightened version of the previous screenshot.~~		File:New Nether 2.jpg\|Another early view of a nether fortress Jeb released in September 2011
	New Nether 2.jpg\|Another early view of a nether fortress Jeb released in September 2011.		File:OldNether.png\|The Nether as it appeared prior to [[Minecraft:Beta 1.8]]
	~~New Nether 2 bright.jpg\|Brightened.~~
	OldNether.png\|The Nether as it appeared prior to [[Minecraft:Beta 1.8]].
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	=== In other media ===		=== In other media ===
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	Alex in the Nether.jpg\|Artwork of [[Minecraft:Alex]] in the Nether.		Alex in the Nether.jpg\|Artwork of [[Minecraft:Alex]] in the Nether
	Piglin Head Animation.jpg\|[[Minecraft:Sunny]] using a [[Minecraft:piglin head]] on a [[Minecraft:note block]] in a [[Minecraft:crimson forest]].		Piglin Head Animation.jpg\|[[Minecraft:Sunny]] using a [[Minecraft:piglin head]] on a [[Minecraft:note block]] in a [[Minecraft:crimson forest]]
	Nether Wastes MCD.png\|[[Minecraft:MCD:Nether Wastes\|Nether Wastes]] as they appear in ''[[Minecraft:Minecraft Dungeons]]''.		Nether Wastes MCD.png\|[[Minecraft:MCD:Nether Wastes\|Nether Wastes]] as they appear in ''[[Minecraft:Minecraft Dungeons]]''
	MCA25 12-13.jpg\|[[Minecraft:Efe]] in the Nether, from [[Minecraft:Minecraft Annual 2025]].		MCA25 12-13.jpg\|[[Minecraft:Efe]] in the Nether, from [[Minecraft:Minecraft Annual 2025]]
	LEGO The Nether.png\|A ''[[Minecraft:Lego Minecraft]]'' Micro World set of the Nether.		LEGO The Nether.png\|A ''[[Minecraft:Lego Minecraft]]'' Micro World set of the Nether
	LEGOMCTheNetherBastionBoxed.png\|A minifigure-scale ''LEGO Minecraft'' set of the Nether.		LEGOMCTheNetherBastionBoxed.png\|A minifigure-scale ''LEGO Minecraft'' set of the Nether
	AMCM Malgosha leads.jpeg\|The Nether as seen in {{AMCM}}.		AMCM Malgosha leads.jpeg\|The Nether as seen in {{AMCM}}
	Warm Regards from The Nether.jpeg		Warm Regards from The Nether.jpeg
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	[[File:The Nether.png\|thumb\|300px\|A view of a [[crimson forest]] and [[Minecraft:nether wastes]] with a [[Minecraft:ghast]] and two [[Minecraft:piglin]]s in the background.]]		[[File:The Nether.png\|thumb\|300px\|A view of a [[crimson forest]] and [[Minecraft:nether wastes]] with a [[Minecraft:ghast]] and two [[Minecraft:piglin]]s in the background.]]
	[[File:Vibrant Visuals Nether.png\|thumb\|The Nether with [[Vibrant Visuals]].]]		[[File:Vibrant Visuals Nether.png\|thumb\|The Nether with [[Vibrant Visuals]].]]
	The '''Nether''' is a dangerous, volcanic, fungal [[Minecraft:dimension]] ~~containing~~ [[Minecraft:fire]], [[Minecraft:lava]], [[Minecraft:Nether fungi]] and normal [[Minecraft:mushrooms]], ~~many~~ [[Minecraft:hostile mobs]], and exclusive [[Minecraft:structure]]s and [[Minecraft:biome]]s.		The '''Nether''' is a dangerous, volcanic, fungal [[Minecraft:dimension]] resembling a hellish underworld. It contains [[Minecraft:fire]] that [[Minecraft:Netherrack\|never goes out]]; vast [[Minecraft:Lava sea\|oceans of lava]]; [[Minecraft:Nether fungi]] and normal [[Minecraft:mushrooms]] in place of plants; many unique [[Minecraft:Nether mob\|mobs]], mostly [[Minecraft:hostile mobs\|hostile]] in nature; and exclusive [[Minecraft:structure]]s, resources, and [[Minecraft:biome]]s.

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	The majority of "flora" in the Nether is fungus-based as opposed to plants. The Nether "grass" consists of specialized Nether mycelium (known as "[[Minecraft:nylium]]"). The Nether features its own unique [[Minecraft:fungi]] (including Nether wart), as well as equivalent [[Minecraft:huge fungi]] that serve as [[Minecraft:tree]]s. The stems of the huge fungi function as [[Minecraft:log]]s. Also present are a number of native vines and roots.		The majority of "flora" in the Nether is fungus-based as opposed to plants. The Nether "grass" consists of specialized Nether mycelium (known as "[[Minecraft:nylium]]"). The Nether features its own unique [[Minecraft:fungi]] (including Nether wart), as well as equivalent [[Minecraft:huge fungi]] that serve as [[Minecraft:tree]]s. The stems of the huge fungi function as [[Minecraft:log]]s. Also present are a number of native vines and roots.

	Most creatures found in the Nether are hostile and potentially dangerous.		Most creatures found in the Nether are hostile and potentially dangerous; the only Nether-exclusive mobs that are fully passive are [[Minecraft:strider]]s.

	Locations in the Nether correlate to Overworld [[Minecraft:coordinates]], but horizontal Overworld distances are scaled down by a ratio of 8:1 for travel in the Nether. Therefore, traveling one block in the Nether means traveling eight blocks in the Overworld. For example, in a perfect scenario, a player who enters a portal in the Overworld at X=0, Z=0 and travels in the Nether to X=1000, Z=1000 returns to the Overworld at X=8000, Z=8000. This makes portals a useful tool for traveling long distances in the Overworld. This does not allow one to pass the Overworld World border.		Locations in the Nether correlate to Overworld [[Minecraft:coordinates]], but horizontal Overworld distances are scaled down by a ratio of 8:1 for travel in the Nether. Therefore, traveling one block in the Nether means traveling eight blocks in the Overworld. For example, in a perfect scenario, a player who enters a portal in the Overworld at X=0, Z=0 and travels in the Nether to X=1000, Z=1000 returns to the Overworld at X=8000, Z=8000. This makes portals a useful tool for traveling long distances in the Overworld. This does not allow one to pass the Overworld World border.
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	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|20100327\|The defunct map theme button has been removed from the interface.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|20100327\|The defunct map theme button has been removed from the interface.}}
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	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|September 18, 2010\|link=wordofnotch:1144331509\|Notch mentions the return of the hell biome, and that it can be used for fast travel, based on a transportation method used in the novel series ''[[Minecraft:wikipedia:The Wheel of Time\|The Wheel of Time]]'' by Robert Jordan. ~~Within~~ a dangerous transportation system, "the Ways"~~, people could~~ travel ~~a massive amount of distance~~ in ~~a few~~ days instead of weeks.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|September 18, 2010\|link=wordofnotch:1144331509\|Notch mentions the return of the hell biome, and that it can be used for fast travel, based on a transportation method used in the novel series ''[[Minecraft:wikipedia:The Wheel of Time\|The Wheel of Time]]'' by Robert Jordan. In the series, people can use a dangerous transportation system called "the Ways" to travel vast distances in days instead of weeks.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|v1.2.0\|dev=October 4, 2010\|slink=wordofnotch:1243370641\|This announcement poster hinted that the hell world would utilize [[Minecraft:nether portal\|portals]] and that distance traveled inside the hell world would be multiplied greatly on the map above ground.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|v1.2.0\|dev=October 4, 2010\|slink=wordofnotch:1243370641\|This announcement poster hinted that the hell world would utilize [[Minecraft:nether portal\|portals]] and that distance traveled inside the hell world would be multiplied greatly on the map above ground.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=October 8, 2010\|slink=wordofnotch:1269865704\|Notch reveals a new block type, now known as soul sand, that would be included in the new dimension.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=October 8, 2010\|slink=wordofnotch:1269865704\|Notch reveals a new block type, now known as soul sand, that would be included in the new dimension.}}

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	== Trivia ==		== Trivia ==
	*Upon entering the Nether as a single player, the passage of time freezes in the Overworld and resumes when the player returns unless the {{cmd\|forceload}} command is used. This is due to the spawn chunks no longer being ticked, and not [[Minecraft:chunk]]s loading and unloading as some players believe. The spawn chunks are kept loaded when there are no players in the Overworld, but most things other than basic redstone stop working.		* Upon entering the Nether as a single player, the passage of time freezes in the Overworld and resumes when the player returns unless the {{cmd\|forceload}} command is used. This is due to the spawn chunks no longer being ticked, and not [[Minecraft:chunk]]s loading and unloading as some players believe. The spawn chunks are kept loaded when there are no players in the Overworld, but most things other than basic redstone stop working.
	*Names considered for the Nether included "Inferno"<ref>{{tweet\|notch\|28437325743\|@DoubleS1928 Inferno's a pretty good name!\|October 23, 2010}}</ref>, "the Ways"<ref>{{tweet\|notch\|28439685286\|the ways would be a neat homage to WoT..\|October 23, 2010}}</ref>, "the Nexus"<ref>{{tweet\|notch\|28481318257\|not bad! :-D\|October 23, 2010}}</ref>, and "the Core"<ref>{{tweet\|notch\|29088769634\|"The Core"! I like that.\|October 29, 2010}}</ref>. During development, the names "Hell" and "the Slip" were used as placeholders.		* Names considered for the Nether included "Inferno",<ref>{{tweet\|notch\|28437325743\|@DoubleS1928 Inferno's a pretty good name!\|October 23, 2010}}</ref> "the Ways",<ref>{{tweet\|notch\|28439685286\|the ways would be a neat homage to WoT..\|October 23, 2010}}</ref> "the Nexus",<ref>{{tweet\|notch\|28481318257\|not bad! :-D\|October 23, 2010}}</ref> and "the Core".<ref>{{tweet\|notch\|29088769634\|"The Core"! I like that.\|October 29, 2010}}</ref> During development, the names "Hell" and "the Slip" were used as placeholders.
	*The numbers for the 3 dimensions are -1=the Nether, 0=Overworld, 1=the End. This contributes to a misconception that the Nether is "below" the Overworld.		* The numbers for the 3 dimensions are -1=the Nether, 0=Overworld, 1=the End. This contributes to a misconception that the Nether is "below" the Overworld.
	** Notch described the "Nether" as a metaphorical name, rather than a reference to the actual physical location of the dimension.<ref>{{tweet\|notch\|2856039649116160\|Metaphorical "down there"! Because it's called the "Nether". shifty eyes\|November 12, 2010}}</ref>		** Notch described the "Nether" as a metaphorical name, rather than a reference to the actual physical location of the dimension.<ref>{{tweet\|notch\|2856039649116160\|Metaphorical "down there"! Because it's called the "Nether". shifty eyes\|November 12, 2010}}</ref>
	** Dinnerbone has also confirmed that they are simply separate dimensions.<ref>{{tweet\|dinnerbone\|1319344791243677697\|Separate dimension. It's a common belief but it's not what we're going for, sorry!\|October 22, 2020}}</ref>		** Dinnerbone has also confirmed that they are simply separate dimensions.<ref>{{tweet\|dinnerbone\|1319344791243677697\|Separate dimension. It's a common belief but it's not what we're going for, sorry!\|October 22, 2020}}</ref>
	*{{IN\|bedrock}}, if a section of the bedrock ceiling is removed (e.g., through commands) mobs can spawn directly below where the ceiling should be, despite the surface density cap in the Nether being 0.		* {{IN\|bedrock}}, if a section of the bedrock ceiling is removed (e.g., through commands) mobs can spawn directly below where the ceiling should be, despite the surface density cap in the Nether being 0.
	*{{IN\|console}}, the size of the Nether is limited, with bedrock walls surrounding it on all sides. The Overworld-Nether ratio varies depending on the world size: it is 1:3 for Classic and Small worlds, 1:6 for Medium worlds, and 1:8 (the same as ''Java'' and ''Bedrock'' editions) for Large worlds.		* {{IN\|console}}, the size of the Nether is limited, with bedrock walls surrounding it on all sides. The Overworld-Nether ratio varies depending on the world size: it is 1:3 for Classic and Small worlds, 1:6 for Medium worlds, and 1:8 (the same as ''Java'' and ''Bedrock'' editions) for Large worlds.
	*The crimson and warped forest biomes are suggested to decontaminate the Nether environment from potential landfill pollution that coincides with the presence of [[Minecraft:ancient debris]].<ref>{{mcnet\|taking-inventory--netherite-scrap\|Taking Inventory: Netherite Scrap\|March 25, 2021\|Duncan Geere}}</ref>		* The crimson and warped forest biomes are suggested to decontaminate the Nether environment from potential landfill pollution that coincides with the presence of [[Minecraft:ancient debris]].<ref>{{mcnet\|taking-inventory--netherite-scrap\|Taking Inventory: Netherite Scrap\|March 25, 2021\|Duncan Geere}}</ref>

	== Gallery ==		== Gallery ==
	=== Screenshots ===		=== Screenshots ===
	<gallery>		<gallery>
	~~File:~~Nether loading screen.png\|The loading screen displayed while teleporting to the Nether.		Nether loading screen.png\|The loading screen displayed while teleporting to the Nether.
	~~File:~~Crimsonportal.png\|Spawning in the Nether through a Nether portal		Crimsonportal.png\|Spawning in the Nether through a Nether portal
	~~File:~~NetherBoundary.png\|A warped forest and a crimson forest		NetherBoundary.png\|A warped forest and a crimson forest
	~~File:~~Ghast shooting at player.png\|A ghast shooting at the player		Ghast shooting at player.png\|A ghast shooting at the player
	~~File:~~Piglins hunting hoglin.png\|[[Minecraft:Piglins]] hunting a [[Minecraft:hoglin]]		Piglins hunting hoglin.png\|[[Minecraft:Piglins]] hunting a [[Minecraft:hoglin]]
	~~File:~~Bartering piglins.png\|[[Minecraft:Bartering]] piglins		Bartering piglins.png\|[[Minecraft:Bartering]] piglins
	~~File:~~Treasure bastion box bottom.png\|The inside of a bastion remnant		Treasure bastion box bottom.png\|The inside of a bastion remnant
	~~File:~~Fortress2.png\|Nether fortress in a warped forest		Fortress2.png\|Nether fortress in a warped forest
	~~File:~~Blaze dealing damage.png\|The player getting attacked by blazes		Blaze dealing damage.png\|The player getting attacked by blazes
	~~File:~~Swimming Ghasts.jpg\|Ghasts are not harmed by lava or fire.		Swimming Ghasts.jpg\|Ghasts are not harmed by lava or fire.
	~~File:~~Lava springs flooding the nether.png\|Lava springs flooding the terrain		Lava springs flooding the nether.png\|Lava springs flooding the terrain
	~~File:~~Under lava sea.png\|Under the lava sea, there is normal terrain		Under lava sea.png\|Under the lava sea, there is normal terrain
	~~File:~~Bedrock Hole.png\|Bedrock naturally exposed in the Nether.		Bedrock Hole.png\|Bedrock naturally exposed in the Nether.
	~~File:~~Nether Map.gif\|Using a map in the Nether causes the player's position indicator to rotate, but any markers do not.		Nether Map.gif\|Using a map in the Nether causes the player's position indicator to rotate, but any markers do not.
	~~File:~~Mushrooms naturally generated above the nether.png\|Mushrooms naturally generated above the Nether.		Mushrooms naturally generated above the nether.png\|Mushrooms naturally generated above the Nether.
	~~File:~~Nether canyon.jpg\|A Nether [[Minecraft:canyon]].		Nether canyon.jpg\|A Nether [[Minecraft:canyon]].
	~~File:~~Gravel in Nether.png\|[[Minecraft:Gravel]] in the Nether.		Gravel in Nether.png\|[[Minecraft:Gravel]] in the Nether.
	~~File:~~All nether biomes.png\|The junction of all biomes in the Nether.		All nether biomes.png\|The junction of all biomes in the Nether.
	~~File:~~Nether water colors.png\|The unique [[Minecraft:water]] colors in ''Bedrock Edition''		Nether water colors.png\|The unique [[Minecraft:water]] colors in ''Bedrock Edition''
	</gallery>		</gallery>

	=== Historical screenshots ===		=== Historical screenshots ===
	<gallery>		<gallery>
	~~File:~~Water in the nether by waterlogging.png\|Historically there have been many glitches enabling water to be placed in the Nether.		Water in the nether by waterlogging.png\|Historically there have been many glitches enabling water to be placed in the Nether.
	~~File:~~Netherfarlands.png\|The Far Lands in the Nether.		Netherfarlands.png\|The Far Lands in the Nether.
	~~File:~~Hell RTX.png\|The Nether with [[Minecraft:ray tracing]]. Note that there are no ray tracing effects because of the lack of daylight, but Nether fog is disabled.		Hell RTX.png\|The Nether with [[Minecraft:ray tracing]]. Note that there are no ray tracing effects because of the lack of daylight, but Nether fog is disabled.
	</gallery>		</gallery>

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	=== In other media ===		=== In other media ===
	<gallery>		<gallery>
	~~File:~~Alex in the Nether.jpg\|Artwork of [[Minecraft:Alex]] in the Nether.		Alex in the Nether.jpg\|Artwork of [[Minecraft:Alex]] in the Nether.
	~~File:~~Piglin Head Animation.jpg\|[[Minecraft:Sunny]] using a [[Minecraft:piglin head]] on a [[Minecraft:note block]] in a [[Minecraft:crimson forest]].		Piglin Head Animation.jpg\|[[Minecraft:Sunny]] using a [[Minecraft:piglin head]] on a [[Minecraft:note block]] in a [[Minecraft:crimson forest]].
	~~File:~~Nether Wastes MCD.png\|[[Minecraft:MCD:Nether Wastes\|Nether Wastes]] as they appear in ''[[Minecraft:Minecraft Dungeons]]''.		Nether Wastes MCD.png\|[[Minecraft:MCD:Nether Wastes\|Nether Wastes]] as they appear in ''[[Minecraft:Minecraft Dungeons]]''.
	~~File:~~MCA25 12-13.jpg\|[[Minecraft:Efe]] in the Nether, from [[Minecraft:Minecraft Annual 2025]].		MCA25 12-13.jpg\|[[Minecraft:Efe]] in the Nether, from [[Minecraft:Minecraft Annual 2025]].
	~~File:~~LEGO The Nether.png\|A ''[[Minecraft:Lego Minecraft]]'' Micro World set of the Nether.		LEGO The Nether.png\|A ''[[Minecraft:Lego Minecraft]]'' Micro World set of the Nether.
	~~File:~~LEGOMCTheNetherBastionBoxed.png\|A minifigure-scale ''LEGO Minecraft'' set of the Nether.		LEGOMCTheNetherBastionBoxed.png\|A minifigure-scale ''LEGO Minecraft'' set of the Nether.
	~~File:~~AMCM Malgosha leads.jpeg\|The Nether as seen in {{AMCM}}.		AMCM Malgosha leads.jpeg\|The Nether as seen in {{AMCM}}.
	~~File:~~Warm Regards from The Nether.jpeg		Warm Regards from The Nether.jpeg
	</gallery>		</gallery>

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	== External links ==		== External links ==
	*{{Mcnet\|visit-nether-\|Visit the Nether!\|October 11, 2019\|[[Minecraft:Duncan Geere]]}}		* {{Mcnet\|visit-nether-\|Visit the Nether!\|October 11, 2019\|[[Minecraft:Duncan Geere]]}}
	*{{Mcnet\|nightmares-nether\|Nightmares in the Nether\|June 9, 2020\|[[Minecraft:Kelsey Howard]]}}		* {{Mcnet\|nightmares-nether\|Nightmares in the Nether\|June 9, 2020\|[[Minecraft:Kelsey Howard]]}}
	*{{Mcnet\|the-nether-and-i\|The Nether and I\|June 14, 2020\|[[Minecraft:Sofia Dankis]]}}		* {{Mcnet\|the-nether-and-i\|The Nether and I\|June 14, 2020\|[[Minecraft:Sofia Dankis]]}}
	*{{Mcnet\|a-briefish-history-nether\|A brief-ish history of the Nether\|March 8, 2021\|[[Minecraft:Sofia Dankis]]}}		* {{Mcnet\|a-briefish-history-nether\|A brief-ish history of the Nether\|March 8, 2021\|[[Minecraft:Sofia Dankis]]}}
	*{{ytl\|-7LsK-RtAWY\|Minecraft: The Great Wild {{!}} The Nether\|Minecraft\|August 26, 2023}}		* {{ytl\|-7LsK-RtAWY\|Minecraft: The Great Wild {{!}} The Nether\|Minecraft\|August 26, 2023}}

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