Minecraft Happy Ghast guide: taming, builds, tips, and more

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15-06-2025

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Happy Ghast is the new mob coming to the Minecraft game drop 'Chase the Skies'. Happy Ghast provides unique features which allows players to use it for transportation exploration and more.
The regular hostile ghast which are found in Netherworld are different from Happy Ghast. This article outlines a complete guide on Happy Ghast, from taming and riding mechanics to builds, tips, and more.
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MINECRAFT HAPPY GHAST GUIDE
1. How to find and tame Happy Ghast:
Follow the below steps to find and tame a Happy Ghast:
Find a Dried Ghast:
It can be obtained in Soul Sand Valley biomes near Nether fossils or obtained via Piglin trade and crafting using one soul sand block and eight ghast tears.
Rehydrate to create a
Ghastling
:
To convert dried ghast into ghastling players need to rehydrate which can be done through placing the Dried Ghast in water (Overworld or waterlogged in Nether). After approximately 20 minutes, it transforms into a Ghastling.
Tame the Ghastling:
Throwing snowballs repeatedly will end up taming the ghast. Feeding 10 snowballs will fully mature the Ghastling into a Happy Ghast.
2. How to
craft Happy Ghast harness
:
Once the ghast is mature, players can equip it with a harness, which they craft from the following things:
3 leather
2 glass blocks
1 wool block (any color)
3.
Happy Ghast riding mechanics
:
Here are the following Happy Ghast riding mechanics that players should know:
Up to four players can ride simultaneously.
The first rider controls flight direction.
Riders can dismount mid-air and stand on the Happy Ghast's head, which remains stationary underweight.
4. Builds and strategies for Happy Ghast:
Here are a few essential and unique builds with strategic uses that players should consider:
Aerial scaffolding
: Use the Ghast's hovering ability to build tall structures or sky platforms easily.
Mobile transport
: Leash the Happy Ghast to carry mobs or items across biomes—works as a floating parachute.
Group travel:
With four seats, it enables communal exploration, though it flies slower than elytra.
Creative showcases
: Tour buildings from above or capture scenic snapshots while midair.
Happy Ghast Station:
It is an important build that will help players to remount the Happy Ghast without any hassle. Here is how players can create a basic Happy Ghast station:
Choose a suitable spot—preferably an elevated or floating dock.
Build stairs or a platform with fences on the sides for safe boarding.
Include chests on the platform containing harnesses, snowballs, and leads for convenience.
Test landing and take-off procedures to ensure smooth operation.
The station helps streamline mounting/dismounting and enhances safety and aesthetics.
6. Happy Ghast tips and tricks to consider:
Here are the following few tips that players should consider for better interaction and experience with the Happy Ghast:
Defensive caution
: Happy Ghasts are vulnerable to fire damage and hostile ghasts. Build temporary shelters or stay clear during hostile ghast activity.
Home radius:
With a harness, the Happy Ghast wanders within ~32 blocks; without it, up to ~64 blocks.
Harness removal:
Use shears to remove the harness without harming the mob.
Redstone creativity:
Some players have even built fully functional "trains" using Happy Ghasts in minecarts for unique travel systems.
Players should consider this ultimate Happy Ghast guide in order to fully explore its abilities and benefit.