White Bed
White Bed sets a respawn point and skips night with a neutral wool color.
Description
In survival, a white bed is one of the first safety upgrades after finding sheep or string. Skipping night prevents many surface spawns, while a spawn point near a base, mine, or temporary outpost reduces the cost of death. Beds explode in the Nether and End, so the same item becomes a dangerous combat tool against bosses or a mining risk if used carelessly outside the Overworld.
Java Edition Guide
How to use a White Bed in Minecraft
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Craft the bed
Combine three white wool and three matching planks in two horizontal rows.
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Set a safe spawn
Place the bed in the Overworld with room around it, then use it at night or during thunder.
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Avoid wrong dimensions
Do not sleep in the Nether or End unless you intentionally want the explosion.
Check the target dimension before using this item; behavior can change outside the Overworld.
How to craft this block
Frequently asked questions
How do you craft a white bed?
Use three white wool and three planks in two horizontal rows on a crafting table.
Why can't I sleep in a bed?
It must be night or thunder, and hostile mobs cannot be too close.
Do beds explode in the Nether?
Yes. Beds explode when used in the Nether or the End.
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