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Minecraft is famous for its multiple dimensions. The original dimension is the Nether, one based on Christian depictions of hell. This dimension was quite empty for a long time, mostly consisting of ...

Exploring Nether Fortresses is required to get to the end of Minecraft; but where are they? (Image via Mojang Studios) If you want to beat Minecraft, you need to explore at least one Nether Fortress.

Nether Fortresses are one of only two places in the game you can find Nether Warts, found growing at the base of outdoor staircase towers or in Chests. Nether Warts are incredibly important for ...

Starting a new Minecraft world requires making plenty of tough decisions: in which direction to head, where to build, when to start mining, and more. Before any of that, though, do you allow Minecraft ...

How do you make a Nether Portal in Minecraft? This supernatural portal is a gateway between worlds, separating the overworld and Nether (a menacing hellscape full of hostile mobs). If you want to ...