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Respawn Anchor in Minecraft

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To craft Respawn Anchor, combine 6 Crying Obsidian and 3 Glowstone in a crafting table. Mine it with at least a Diamond tool.

Type
Block
Stack size
Up to 64
Craftable
Yes
Best tool
Any tool or your hand
Blast resistance
1200

How to craft Respawn Anchor

You need a crafting table for this recipe. Place the ingredients exactly as shown.

Crying ObsidianCrying ObsidianCrying Obsidian
GlowstoneGlowstoneGlowstone
Crying ObsidianCrying ObsidianCrying Obsidian

How to mine Respawn Anchor

The best tool for Respawn Anchor is the Any tool or your hand. To get the block as a drop you need at least a Diamond tool. With a hardness of 50, it is extremely tough.

PropertyValue
Best toolAny tool or your hand
Minimum tier to dropDiamond
Hardness50
Blast resistance1200
Light levelNone
TransparentNo

Blast-proof — creepers and TNT cannot destroy it.

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

How do you craft Respawn Anchor in Minecraft?
Combine 6 Crying Obsidian and 3 Glowstone in a crafting table.
What tool do you need to mine Respawn Anchor?
Any tool works. You need at least a Diamond tool for it to drop.