Ghast

Ghast is a large, floating, ghost-like hostile mob found in the Nether. It is the only source of ghast tears and is known for its explosive fireball attacks, which can be deflected back to kill it instantly. Ghast wanders aimlessly through the Nether, making it an unpredictable enemy.

Ghast drops 0–1 ghast tears and 0–2 gunpowder upon death, which can be increased with the Looting enchantment. If killed by a player, it drops 5 experience.

Ghast cannot be bred and spawns naturally in large open areas of the Nether, particularly in Nether wastes, soul sand valleys, and basalt deltas. It is immune to fire and lava, making it difficult to kill using environmental hazards.

Ghast is a hostile mob that shoots explosive fireballs at players. Its fireballs deal damage to entities, create explosions, and set blocks on fire upon impact. Blocks with a blast resistance of 3.5 or higher can survive a Ghast's explosion, but most weaker blocks will be destroyed. Fireballs can be deflected using melee attacks or projectiles, and if a reflected fireball hits a Ghast directly, it deals massive damage, instantly killing it. This makes deflecting fireballs one of the most effective ways to defeat a Ghast. Its loud cries and eerie sounds make it one of the most recognizable mobs in the game.