Can Animals Go Through Nether Portals?
The answer to this question is yes, most animals can go through Nether portals, but there are some exceptions and specific conditions that apply to certain mobs, such as cats, horses, and donkeys. Most entities, including mobs, thrown items, and transportation without passengers, can travel through Nether portals, except for the wither and ender dragon, which are restricted from doing so.
Frequently Asked Questions
This section aims to provide additional information and clarity on the topic of animals going through Nether portals in Minecraft.
1. Can Cows Go Through Nether Portals?
Cows can indeed go through Nether portals, and this has been tested and confirmed in creative worlds.
2. What Mobs Can Go Through Nether Portals?
Most mobs, with the exception of the wither and ender dragon, can go through Nether portals. This includes cows, pigs, sheep, and other passive mobs.
3. Can Horses Go Through Nether Portals?
Horses can go through Nether portals, but only if they are not being ridden by a player. If a player is riding a horse, it will not be able to go through the Nether portal.
4. Can Donkeys Go Through Nether Portals?
Unlike horses, donkeys can go through Nether portals without any issues, making them a useful mob for transportation in the Nether.
5. Can Cats Go Through Nether Portals?
Tamed cats will not go into a Nether portal, and they will not teleport to the Nether even if their owner is in the Nether.
6. What Is Crying Obsidian Used For?
Crying obsidian is used as a crafting material to make a Respawn Anchor, which allows players to respawn in the Nether.
7. Does Crying Obsidian Work for Nether Portals?
No, crying obsidian cannot be used as a Nether portal frame, and end crystals cannot be placed on it.
8. Can You Take a Wolf to the Nether?
In Bedrock Edition, tamed wolves will follow their owner into the Nether and back through portals, even if they are not in sight.
9. Can You Go Through a Nether Portal with a Parrot?
In Bedrock Edition, a parrot sitting on a player’s shoulder prevents the player from entering a Nether portal.
10. Does Water Break Nether Portals?
Water can break Nether portals if it is flowing into them, but this requires specific conditions and setups.
11. Do Minecraft Cats Swim?
Cats can swim and will do so if required, making them capable of crossing water obstacles.
12. Can Camels Go to the Nether?
Camels cannot go through Nether portals while being ridden by a player, but they can be ridden in water up to 3 blocks deep.
13. Do Tamed Cats Teleport to You?
Tamed cats will teleport to their owner if they are more than 12 blocks away, except in certain situations where teleportation is not possible.
14. Can Ender Dragon Destroy Crying Obsidian?
No, the Ender Dragon cannot destroy crying obsidian, which has a blast resistance of 1,200.
15. Is Crying Obsidian Stronger Than Obsidian?
Crying obsidian and obsidian have the same hardness of 50, making them equally resistant to mining and explosions.