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To get a Happy Ghast in Minecraft, find a Dried Ghast in a Nether Fossil, craft one from 1 Soul Sand block and 8 Ghast Tears, or barter for one with Piglins in Java Edition. Keep the Dried Ghast waterlogged for about 20 minutes to produce a Ghastling, then raise it for about another 20 minutes; snowballs speed up the young Ghast’s growth. Equip the adult with a Harness to ride it.
How to get and ride a Happy Ghast
- Get a Dried Ghast. Search for a Nether Fossil in the Nether, or craft the block from 1 Soul Sand block and 8 Ghast Tears. Java Edition 1.21.6 also documents Piglin bartering as a way to obtain a Dried Ghast.
- Keep it waterlogged. Place the Dried Ghast in water and leave it continuously waterlogged. After about 20 minutes, it produces a Ghastling. If it is no longer waterlogged, hydration reverses; mining it during hydration resets it to dry.
- Raise the Ghastling. It grows into an adult Happy Ghast after about 20 minutes. Feed it snowballs to speed up growth. The official release notes do not specify an exact number of snowballs needed to save a particular amount of time.
- Make and equip a Harness. Craft it from 3 Leather, 2 Glass blocks, and 1 Wool block. The wool determines the Harness color. Equip the Harness on the adult Happy Ghast to ride it.
A harnessed Happy Ghast can carry up to four players, and the first rider controls it. These mechanics are documented in Minecraft Java Edition 1.21.6 and Bedrock Edition 1.21.90.
Ways to get a Dried Ghast
| Method | What to do | Edition notes |
|---|---|---|
| Find one | Search for a Nether Fossil structure in the Nether. | Documented in Java Edition 1.21.6 and Bedrock Edition 1.21.90. |
| Craft one | Combine 1 Soul Sand block with 8 Ghast Tears. | Documented in Java Edition 1.21.6 and Bedrock Edition 1.21.90. |
| Piglin barter | Barter with Piglins for a Dried Ghast. | Also listed in the Java Edition 1.21.6 release notes. |
The official notes establish these methods but do not say which is fastest or easiest in every world. Choose based on whether you would rather explore, gather crafting materials, or barter.
Hydration and growth tips
- Keep the Dried Ghast waterlogged continuously through its hydration stages. Removing it from water reverses hydration.
- Do not mine the block while it is hydrating; mining resets it to dry.
- Allow about 20 minutes for the waterlogged block to produce a Ghastling, then about another 20 minutes for the Ghastling to grow into an adult.
- Snowballs tempt and feed the Ghastling and speed its growth, but the official notes give no exact snowball count for a specific time reduction.
Harness recipe and riding
The Harness recipe uses 3 Leather, 2 Glass blocks, and 1 Wool block. The wool sets its color. Once equipped, the adult Happy Ghast can be mounted by up to four players; the first rider controls it. You can remove a Harness with shears when nobody is mounted.
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Which Minecraft versions document Happy Ghasts?
The progression described here is documented in the official Minecraft Java Edition 1.21.6 and Bedrock Edition 1.21.90 release notes. Those notes cover the core steps: obtaining and hydrating a Dried Ghast, raising the Ghastling, and using a Harness to ride the adult. This guide does not assume later releases have unchanged mechanics.
Use the released recipe of 1 Soul Sand block and 8 Ghast Tears. An earlier Java snapshot, 25w15a, listed a Bone Block recipe, but that was a superseded experimental recipe, not the released recipe.
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FAQ
How long does it take to get a Happy Ghast?
In the documented release notes, the Dried Ghast takes about 20 minutes of continuous waterlogging to produce a Ghastling, and the Ghastling takes about another 20 minutes to become an adult. Snowballs speed up the Ghastling’s growth.
Can you craft a Dried Ghast?
Yes. The released recipe is 1 Soul Sand block and 8 Ghast Tears. You can also find a Dried Ghast in a Nether Fossil; Java Edition 1.21.6 additionally documents Piglin bartering.
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How do you speed up a Ghastling’s growth?
Feed it snowballs. The official Java and Bedrock release notes say snowballs speed up growth but do not give an exact number required for a specified time reduction.
How many players can ride a Happy Ghast?
A harnessed Happy Ghast can carry up to four players. The first rider controls it.
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What does the Harness need?
Craft it using 3 Leather, 2 Glass blocks, and 1 Wool block. The wool determines the Harness color.
Quick Recap
Sources
- Minecraft Java Edition 1.21.6, Minecraft Java Team.
- Minecraft: Bedrock Edition 1.21.90 – Chase the Skies, official release notes.
- New Content, New Looks, and Movie Tie-Ins: Minecraft Is More Lively Than Ever This Summer, Xbox Wire.
- Minecraft Snapshot 25w15a, Minecraft Java Team; historical snapshot recipe only.
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