Wither

What Is Wither in Minecraft?

The Wither is one of only two boss mobs in Minecraft, and players have to build it themselves using soul sand and three spooky Wither Skeleton skulls. Once it wakes up with a huge explosion, it becomes one of the toughest fights in the game.

What Can the Wither Do in Minecraft?

• Flies around firing exploding skulls that can smash through almost any block
• Its hits cause the Wither effect, which slowly drains your health over time
• Grows a protective wither armor once its health drops below half

How to Fight the Wither

• Bring milk to cure the Wither effect during the fight
• Fight in an open area so its skull explosions don't trap you
• Use strong armor and weapons, since this is one of the hardest battles in the game

How to Stay Safe from the Wither

• Only summon it when you're fully prepared with gear and healing items
• Defeating it rewards a Nether Star, needed to craft a Beacon