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\nWho this is for: Minecraft players planning their first trip to the Nether or anyone wondering about portal construction requirements.\n<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Ready to jump in? Play obby games<\/a> and master challenging obstacle courses that will test your precision and timing skills.<\/p>\n

Standard Nether Portal Requirements<\/h2>\n

You need 10 obsidian blocks<\/strong> to build a standard nether portal in Minecraft. This creates a rectangular frame that’s 4 blocks wide and 5 blocks tall on the outside, with a 2\u00d73 opening in the middle.<\/p>\n

Portal Frame Layout<\/h2>\n

The obsidian blocks are arranged like this:<\/p>\n

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  • Bottom row:<\/strong> 4 obsidian blocks forming the base<\/li>\n
  • Side columns:<\/strong> 3 obsidian blocks on each side (6 total)<\/li>\n
  • Top row:<\/strong> No obsidian needed – the portal works without a top frame<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Alternative Portal Sizes<\/h2>\n

    While 10 blocks is the minimum, you can build larger portals if you have extra obsidian:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    Portal Size<\/th>\nObsidian Needed<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
    4\u00d75 (standard)<\/td>\n10 blocks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    5\u00d76<\/td>\n14 blocks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    6\u00d77<\/td>\n18 blocks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Maximum (23\u00d723)<\/td>\n88 blocks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

    Getting Your Obsidian<\/h2>\n

    Obsidian forms when water touches lava source blocks. You’ll need a diamond or netherite pickaxe to mine it – other tools won’t work. Each obsidian block takes about 10 seconds to mine, so gathering 10 blocks requires patience.<\/p>\n

    Quick Obsidian Tips<\/h3>\n
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    • Look for natural obsidian in caves where water and lava meet<\/li>\n
    • Create your own by pouring water buckets over lava pools<\/li>\n
    • Mine carefully – obsidian is precious and slow to collect<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Once you’ve gathered your 10 obsidian blocks, you’re ready to build your portal and explore the Nether’s dangerous but rewarding dimension. For players who enjoy challenging obstacle courses, there are plenty of exciting obby games that test your parkour skills.<\/p>\n

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      TL;DR<\/h2>\n

      You need exactly 10 obsidian blocks to build a standard nether portal in Minecraft. This creates a 4\u00d75 frame with a 2\u00d73 opening in the middle.\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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