Happy ghasts are set to become some of the most valuable mobs in the upcoming Minecraft Chase the Skies update, giving players the ability to soar through the blocky landscape and transport a variety of mobs like horses, sniffers, and pandas. Due to their substantial 4×4 size and constant flight, capturing and managing happy ghasts can be a bit tricky. But building a dedicated station will help you harness their potential effectively. Let’s dive into how you can create your very own happy ghast station in Minecraft.
Items Required to Make a Happy Ghast Station
In the upcoming Minecraft Summer Drop 2025, constructing a simple happy ghast station at a height is crucial to prevent collisions with your other structures. Huge thanks to FunkyJ13 on YouTube for inspiring part of the design. Here’s what you’ll need:
- Stairs
- Building Blocks
- Fences
- Chests (for harnesses, shears, snowballs, and leads)
- Lanterns (optional)
How to Make a Happy Ghast Station in Minecraft
Your happy ghast station should be elevated—at least 10-15 blocks high—to prevent unwanted crashes with your base’s structures. Start by building a stairway leading to your platform and ensure it’s fenced to properly secure the happy ghasts. Here’s how to create a straightforward happy ghast station in Minecraft Chase the Skies:
1. Build a Stairway
Begin by creating a stairway using stairs or blocks of your choice. For this example, dark oak stairs and logs were used for support and aesthetics. Aim for a total of 10 stairs—adjust based on your desired height. Follow these steps:
- Position dark oak logs first, followed by layers of 10×3 blocks, then 9×3, and so forth to form a staircase.
- Place dark oak stairs atop each step for easier navigation.
- Add dark oak logs on the sides of the stairs for added support.
- Finally, place fences on each side to prevent falls and enhance the design.
2. Build a Platform
After constructing 10-15 stairs, use logs or stone blocks to create a bridging platform of a 10×5 area if you plan to accommodate two happy ghasts, or a 4×4 area for one ghast. Dark oak logs complement our stair design perfectly. Complete the platform using these steps:
- Extend two dark oak logs on either side of the top stair.
- Continue expanding them to create a rectangular area platform.
Placing lanterns atop the fences offers a light source so your station is visible from a distance, especially at night.
3. Fence Your Platform and Place Chests
Next, secure your platform with fences to achieve two main goals: prevent accidental falls and tether your happy ghasts. Integrating lanterns into the fences enhances visibility and prevents mob spawning. Check out our pattern for reference.
Position one or two chests to store vital resources for your happy ghasts:
- Harness: Allows you to ride the happy ghasts.
- Snowballs: Useful for attracting the happy ghasts nearer to you.
- Lead: Helps tether them to the fences.
- Shears: For removing the harnesses when no longer needed.
4. Leash the Happy Ghasts and Get Ready for Flight
Your station is now complete! Use snowballs or leads to attract the happy ghasts and tether them to the fence at the far end of the platform. This method allows you to ride them whenever you want, eliminating the need to locate a dried ghast block every single time you want to fly.
Feel free to attach additional happy ghasts to any open spaces on the fencing, ensuring enough room between them to keep your platform tidy. Don’t hesitate to personalize and enhance your station by incorporating redstone mechanics or automated doors to launch your ghasts into the sky. Minecraft is a canvas for your creativity, so let your imagination run wild.
And that’s your guide to building a functional happy ghast station in Minecraft for ease of transport and aerial adventures. How will you customize your version? Share your ideas in the comments!
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