To make a Nether Portal in Minecraft, you will need to follow these steps:
- Gather materials: You will need 14 obsidian blocks to build the frame of the Nether Portal. Obsidian can be obtained by pouring water onto lava source blocks, which turns the lava into obsidian. To mine obsidian, you will need a diamond pickaxe[1][2].
- Build the obsidian frame: Create a rectangular frame using the obsidian blocks. The base of the Nether Portal should be 4 obsidian blocks wide, and the sides should be 5 obsidian blocks high. This design will use a total of 14 obsidian blocks[1].
- Activate the Nether Portal: To activate the portal, use a Flint and Steel to light the inside of the obsidian frame. This will create a purple, swirling portal that will transport you to the Nether dimension when you walk into it[3][4].
Alternatively, you can create a Nether Portal using a lava source and some water, which is a faster method often used by speedrunners. This method involves using a water bucket and a lava pool to create the obsidian frame without mining the obsidian blocks[5][6]. To learn more about this method, you can watch this tutorial on YouTube: [5].
Once your Nether Portal is activated, you can use it to travel between the Overworld and the Nether dimension. Keep in mind that the Nether is a dangerous place with many hazards, so be prepared before venturing into this hell-like dimension[3].
Citations:
[1] https://www.digminecraft.com/getting_started/how_to_make_nether_portal.php
[2] https://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Nether-Portal-in-Minecraft
[3] https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/minecraft-how-to-make-a-nether-portal
[4] https://wiki.sportskeeda.com/minecraft/how-to-make-nether-portal-minecraft
[5] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPm7RC1EG90
[6] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dYO9_MoU4Vw