Boss

Wither

Player-built undead boss that destroys blocks and inflicts the Wither effect.

MobsJava 26.2 & Bedrock 26.45
Wither
Quick answer

Player-built undead boss that destroys blocks and inflicts the Wither effect.

TypeUndead boss
Health300 Java; up to 600 Bedrock
Where foundPlayer-summoned
Main dropsNether star

Where to find

Arrange four soul sand or soul soil blocks in a T and place three wither skeleton skulls on top. The boss charges briefly and creates a powerful spawning explosion.

Behavior and danger

The Wither flies, selects targets, and fires explosive skulls. At half health it gains protection from normal projectiles and forces a melee phase.

Drops and uses

The guaranteed Nether star crafts a beacon and survives ordinary explosions. Summoning skulls are rare drops from wither skeletons.

Strategy and edition notes

Choose a confined area far from the base and bring Smite, milk, and strong food. The Bedrock fight is substantially harder, summons extra mobs, and needs a dedicated strategy.

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