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How To Get A Happy Ghast In Minecraft

Minecraft’s ever-expanding universe continues to surprise players with new and exciting features. One of the most beloved and whimsical additions is the Happy Ghast; a peaceful, rideable version of the traditional hostile ghast found in the Nether.

This unique mob offers a more lighthearted and adventurous interaction with the Nether dimension. In this guide, we’ll explain step-by-step how to discover, care for, and ride your very own Happy Ghast using the dried ghast block, ghast tears, and other essential resources.

What Is A Happy Ghast?

A Happy Ghast is a friendly, non-hostile variant of the traditional ghast mob. Unlike their hostile counterparts, Happy Ghasts don’t shoot fireballs or attack nearby players. Instead, these mobs can be tamed, cared for, and even ridden through the sky. The Happy Ghast can be obtained by reviving a dried ghast and nurturing it into a full-grown companion.

Key traits of a Happy Ghast:

  • Peaceful and rideable mob

  • Can be equipped with a custom harness

  • May drop ghast tears under special conditions

  • Controlled using custom Happy Ghast controls

Step 1: Find A Dried Ghast

The first step in getting a Happy Ghast is locating or crafting a dried ghast block. This tiny, sad version of a ghast is typically found lying dormant in the Soul Sand Valley. Once located, it can be revived into a ghastling, which you will then raise into a Happy Ghast.

Method 1: Searching Bone Remnants

Explore the soul sand valley biome in the Nether, especially around nether fossils or bone blocks. Dried ghasts often spawn near these structures and can be found by breaking them. Each dried ghast block is placed like one block and blends easily with the environment. Keep a sharp eye while exploring soul sand valleys, as these mobs are quite small.

Method 2: Craft A Dried Ghast

Dried ghasts are key to acquiring a happy ghast. They resemble tiny plushies with sad expressions and are found in soul sand valleys. A dried ghast block is fragile and can be broken like any other block, after which it becomes portable.

If you can’t find a natural dried ghast, you can craft one. Use a crafting table and combine eight ghast tears and a bone block. This process consumes valuable ghast tears, but it’s worth the effort. The recipe is as follows:

  • 8x ghast tear

  • 1x bone block

This crafted dried ghast block functions exactly like a found one and can be used to begin the transformation process.

Step 2: Get A Ghastling

To get a ghastling in Minecraft:

  1. Place the dried ghast block on a solid platform near soul sand.

  2. Splash the block with water (only possible in the Overworld).

  3. Wait for the transformation; over time, the block begins breaking and a ghastling will spawn.

This creature is fragile and not fully developed. Think of it as a baby version of the Happy Ghast, requiring care and patience to grow.

Step 3: Take Care Of Your Ghastling

Raising a ghastling into a Happy Ghast mob takes effort. Feed it snowballs, which it’s oddly tempted by. Ensure it’s placed on soul sand and protected from other mobs. After a period of time (especially in-game days), it will grow into a fully grown Happy Ghast.

Tips:

  • Feed it at least 7 snowballs.

  • Keep it away from damaged entity attacks.

  • Use a wool block shelter to reduce external damage.

Step 4: Craft A Harness

To control a Happy Ghast, you’ll need to craft a harness. This special item is required to transform your ghast into a flying mount.

To craft a Harness for a Happy Ghast:

Use a crafting table and combine the following:

  • 3x three leather

  • 1x wool block (for harness’s color)

  • 2x glass

    The harness’s color can be customized by changing the wool block color. Once crafted, equip it on the Happy Ghast by right-clicking or tapping, depending on your platform.

Step 5: Take To The Skies!

Once equipped with a harness, your Happy Ghast becomes a rideable mob. You can now fly across the Nether or Overworld. Use the Happy Ghast controls to ascend, descend, or hover.

Multiplayer note: Up to four players can interact with a Happy Ghast, but only one block of control is granted to the first player who mounts.

When flying:

  • Avoid combat, as Happy Ghasts are passive.

  • Happy Ghast’s head rotates slightly as you turn.

  • They can’t shoot fireballs like regular ghasts.

Conclusion

The introduction of the Happy Ghast through Minecraft Live and the upcoming game drop has added a heartwarming and creative experience for players in both Java Edition and Bedrock Edition.

With a careful combination of crafting, exploration, and nurturing, you can obtain and ride your own Happy Ghast. From discovering the dried ghast block in the soul sand valley to crafting a harness, every step of the process is filled with charm and excitement.