To do this, you’ll need Obsidian, a very hard block type that can only be harvested using a Diamond or Netherite Pickaxe. Obsidian can be found in mines along pools of lava. You can also make it by ...

Exploring Nether Fortresses is required to get to the end of Minecraft; but where are they? (Image via Mojang Studios) If you want to beat Minecraft, you need to explore at least one Nether Fortress.

To make it a little easier to find your way around, we're going to be splitting all the new goodies in the Nether Update into two categories: blocks and items. Blocks can usually be found naturally in ...