Wither Rose - Minecraft Block Guide | Properties, Recipe & Uses (2025)

What is Wither Rose in Minecraft?

A wither rose is a very rare and dangerous flower with a dark, black, withered appearance. It constantly releases black smoke particles. Its main purpose is to be a unique decorative item and a key component in mob traps. A very special and dangerous property of the wither rose is that it will inflict the Wither effect on any player or mob that touches it. The Wither effect is a damage over time poison that can be very deadly. This makes the wither rose a powerful tool for creating automatic mob farms. It is a trophy flower that signifies a player has defeated the Wither boss.

How to get Wither Rose in Minecraft

The only way to get a wither rose is through a very specific and dangerous event. It cannot be crafted or found naturally. A wither rose will only be created when the Wither boss kills another mob. To do this, you must first summon the Wither. You can do this by placing four soul sand or soul soil in a T shape and then placing three wither skeleton skulls on top. The Wither will then spawn and start attacking any nearby mobs. If the Wither's attacks kill a mob, like a chicken or a cow, that mob will drop a wither rose. This is a very challenging task that requires a lot of preparation and a safe area to contain the Wither.

How to use Wither Rose in Minecraft

A wither rose has several unique uses. Its most powerful use is in mob farms. You can place wither roses on the ground to create a killing floor. Any mobs that walk onto the roses will take damage from the Wither effect and eventually be defeated, dropping their loot for you to collect. This is a great way to build an automatic farm. As a decorative block, the wither rose is perfect for creating spooky or evil looking builds. You can place it in a flower pot for a menacing indoor decoration. It can also be used to craft one piece of black dye. Finally, you can use a wither rose to craft suspicious stew. Anyone who eats this stew will be given the Wither effect.

How to craft Wither Rose in Minecraft

No recipes for this block.

What can Wither Rose make in Minecraft

Black Dye

Suspicious Stew

My Story

How This All Started

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That was probably a mistake.

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Look, I'm not gonna lie this has been a right pain sometimes. I work full time doing deliveries, so most of this gets done late at night when I should probably be sleeping. I've had way too many energy drinks and definitely not enough sleep.

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Why I Keep Going

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