Ruined Portal (Overworld)
Incomplete nether portal frame. Found in the Overworld dimension.
Biomes
Features
- Incomplete nether portal frame
- Netherrack and magma block surroundings
- Gold block sometimes present
- Chest with nether-related loot
- Can generate underground or on surface
How to Find
Use /locate structure minecraft:ruined_portal. Very common throughout the overworld, both on the surface and underground. Look for netherrack patches and crying obsidian.
Loot Table
| Item | Chance | Count |
|---|---|---|
| Obsidian | 46.0% | 1-2 |
| Flint and Steel | 46.0% | 1 |
| Fire Charge | 46.0% | 1 |
| Gold Nugget | 46.0% | 4-24 |
| Golden Sword | 20.0% | 1 |
| Golden Axe | 20.0% | 1 |
| Golden Helmet | 20.0% | 1 |
| Golden Chestplate | 20.0% | 1 |
| Golden Leggings | 20.0% | 1 |
| Golden Boots | 20.0% | 1 |
| Golden Apple | 20.0% | 1 |
| Enchanted Golden Apple | 1.0% | 1 |
| Gold Block | 7.0% | 1-2 |
| Gold Ingot | 24.0% | 2-8 |
Dangers
- Magma blocks deal damage when stood on
- Some portals generate underground near lava
Rewards
- Free obsidian and flint and steel for portal building
- Gold items and golden apples
- Crying obsidian for respawn anchors
Strategy Tips
Ruined portals can be completed with additional obsidian to create a working nether portal. They sometimes contain a gold block that can be mined. The portal frame often contains crying obsidian which cannot be used for portals but is needed for respawn anchors.
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