Warped Fungus on a Stick
Warped Fungus on a Stick is the steering tool for a saddled Strider, letting you ride safely across the Nether's lava on the lava-walking mob.
Description
Right-clicking with Warped Fungus on a Stick gives the Strider a speed burst that lasts a random 7 to 49 seconds and consumes one durability point, so a fresh stick supports 100 boosts before it reverts to a plain fishing rod. Warped Fungus on a Stick lets players cross the Nether's vast lava oceans quickly and safely, making it key gear for Bastion Remnant raids and long Nether-roof travel. Holding Warped Fungus on a Stick also makes nearby Striders follow the player, and you can recharge a worn stick by combining it with another warped fungus on the crafting grid.
Java Edition Guide
How to use Warped Fungus on a Stick in Minecraft
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Craft the control item
Place one fishing rod and one warped fungus anywhere in the crafting grid to make Warped Fungus on a Stick.
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Saddle a Strider
Find a Strider in the Nether's lava seas and right-click it with a saddle so the Strider can be ridden.
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Mount and hold the stick
Right-click the saddled Strider to ride it, then hold Warped Fungus on a Stick in your main hand to steer.
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Boost across lava
Right-click with Warped Fungus on a Stick to give the Strider a speed burst; each boost uses one durability point.
Warped Fungus on a Stick has 100 durability in Java Edition and 101 in Bedrock Edition. When it runs out it reverts to a plain fishing rod, and you can recharge a partly used stick by combining it with another warped fungus on the crafting grid.
How to craft this block
Frequently asked questions
How do you craft Warped Fungus on a Stick?
Place one fishing rod and one warped fungus anywhere in the crafting grid. The shapeless recipe yields one Warped Fungus on a Stick.
What is Warped Fungus on a Stick used for?
Warped Fungus on a Stick steers a saddled Strider and gives it speed boosts, letting you ride safely across lava in the Nether.
How much durability does Warped Fungus on a Stick have?
Warped Fungus on a Stick has 100 durability in Java Edition and 101 in Bedrock Edition. Each speed boost consumes one point, and it reverts to a fishing rod when depleted.
What is the difference between Warped Fungus on a Stick and Carrot on a Stick?
Warped Fungus on a Stick controls saddled Striders over lava, while Carrot on a Stick controls saddled Pigs on land. The recipe and function mirror each other.
When was Warped Fungus on a Stick added to Minecraft?
Warped Fungus on a Stick was added in the Nether Update, Java Edition 1.16, alongside Striders and warped fungus.
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