Overview
Ghasts drift through open Nether caverns and lob explosive fireballs from up to a hundred blocks away, and the explosion destroys blocks and knocks you into lava, which is what actually kills people. They have only 10 health, and a fireball can be deflected straight back with any attack or a well-timed shield hit, killing the ghast instantly. Their tears brew Regeneration potions. Screaming is their tell that a fireball is coming.
Ghast is one of the hostile mobs you will meet in Minecraft 1.21.4. Health sits at 10 points (5 hearts). It deals 6 damage on Normal difficulty.
Expect 5 experience per kill.
Properties
- Health
- 10 (5 ♥)
- Attack damage
- 6
- Experience dropped
- 5
- Size
- 4 × 4
- Dimension
- The Nether
- Added in
- 1.0.0
Spawns in
Needs a 5x4x5 open space to spawn. Soul sand valleys have a much higher ghast spawn rate than anywhere else.
Light level: Any
Drops
- Ghast Tear: 0–1
- Gunpowder: 0–2
Frequently asked questions
How much health does Ghast have in Minecraft?
Ghast has 10 health points, which is 5 hearts.
What does Ghast drop?
It drops Ghast Tear and Gunpowder, plus 5 experience when killed by a player.
Where does Ghast spawn?
Needs a 5x4x5 open space to spawn. Soul sand valleys have a much higher ghast spawn rate than anywhere else.
