Nether Wastes Biome in Minecraft
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Nether Wastes is a hot nether biome in the Nether. It never rains here — the weather stays dry even during storms.
- Dimension
- Nether
- Biome group
- Nether
- Temperature
- 2 (hot)
- Weather
- No rain
About the Nether Wastes biome
Nether Wastes belongs to the nether group of biomes in the Nether. Its temperature value is 2, which makes it a hot biome. It never rains here — the weather stays dry even during storms.
Similar biomes
Other nether biomes: Basalt Deltas, Crimson Forest, Soul Sand Valley, Warped Forest.
How to find a Nether Wastes
Travel to the Nether, or use /locate biome minecraft:nether_wastes with cheats on. The command shows the coordinates of the nearest one.
Data for Minecraft Java Edition 26.1, based on the open minecraft-data project. Some details can differ in Bedrock Edition. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Nether Wastes biome?
It is in the Nether. With cheats on, use /locate biome minecraft:nether_wastes to find the nearest one.
Does it rain in the Nether Wastes?
It never rains here — the weather stays dry even during storms.