Nether Wart Blocks can be used in two primary ways: defensively to prevent certain hostile mobs from spawning, and as a material for composting.
Defensive Uses in the Nether
One significant application of Nether Wart Blocks is for creating safe zones within the challenging Nether dimension. According to the reference, placing Nether Wart Blocks can help protect your base or structures:
- Piglins will not spawn on top of Nether Wart Blocks.
- Zombified Piglins will not spawn on top of Nether Wart Blocks.
- Hoglins will not spawn on top of Nether Wart Blocks.
By strategically placing these blocks, you can make areas in the Nether safer, reducing the threat from these common hostile mobs and creating a more secure environment for your home-away-from-home.
Composting for Bonemeal
Nether Wart Blocks also serve a practical use in farming and plant growth through composting.
- You can place Nether Wart Blocks into a Composter block.
- Adding a Nether Wart Block gives an 85% chance of increasing the compost level in the Composter.
- Successfully filling the Composter with organic materials like Nether Wart Blocks yields Bonemeal, which is essential for accelerating plant growth.
This provides an efficient way to utilize surplus Nether Wart Blocks for producing a valuable resource.
In summary, Nether Wart Blocks offer both a layer of security against specific mobs in the Nether and contribute to obtaining Bonemeal through composting.
