Ghast Tear — Minecraft block

Ghast Tear

Rare Ghast drop from the Nether used to brew Potion of Regeneration and craft End Crystals.

Block ID minecraft:ghast_tear
Mod Vanilla
Game versions
1.21

Description

Ghast Tear is a rare Nether drop used to brew Potion of Regeneration in Minecraft. The item drops from Ghasts in the Nether, with a 0-1 drop rate per kill, making Ghast farms over Soul Sand Valley or Nether Wastes the most reliable source. Players brew Ghast Tear with an Awkward Potion in a Brewing Stand to create a Potion of Regeneration that restores health for 45 seconds. Beyond potions, Ghast Tear is a central crafting reagent for the End Crystal: one Ghast Tear, seven Glass blocks, and one Eye of Ender produce a single End Crystal used to respawn the Ender Dragon. Because Ghasts spawn only on solid blocks in the Nether, farms built with platform spawning and lava-stream Ghast killers maximize tear yield in Java Edition and Bedrock Edition. Ghast Tear stacks to 64 in inventory and remains a renewable resource, supporting late-game potion brewing and End-tier progression.

Guide

How to get Ghast Tear in Minecraft

  1. 1

    Travel to the Nether

    Build a Nether Portal with obsidian and flint and steel, then enter the Nether dimension.

  2. 2

    Find a Ghast biome

    Search Nether Wastes, Soul Sand Valley, or Basalt Deltas where Ghasts spawn on open solid surfaces.

  3. 3

    Defeat Ghasts safely

    Use a bow or deflect fireballs back at the Ghast with a melee hit at the right moment.

  4. 4

    Collect the drop

    Pick up the Ghast Tear that drops with a 0-1 rate; Looting III raises the maximum amount.

  5. 5

    Brew or craft

    Use Ghast Tear in a Brewing Stand for Regeneration or combine with Glass and an Eye of Ender for an End Crystal.

Tip

Build an open platform high in the Nether to force Ghast spawns and farm tears reliably.

Used in crafts

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Frequently asked questions

How rare is a Ghast Tear drop?

Each Ghast drops 0-1 Ghast Tears, and Looting III raises the maximum to 4 per kill.

What potion uses Ghast Tear?

Awkward Potion plus Ghast Tear brews a Potion of Regeneration with 45 seconds of duration.

Is Ghast Tear used for End Crystals?

Yes. One Ghast Tear, seven Glass blocks, and one Eye of Ender craft a single End Crystal.

Can Ghast Tear be farmed?

Yes. Open platforms in the Nether force Ghast spawns, making tear farms renewable.

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