To make a respawn anchor in Minecraft you need to combine six crying obsidian and three glowstone in a crafting table. After crafting it you can charge it with glowstone and set it as your spawn point in the Nether. It is the only way to set a spawn point in this dimension which makes it one of the most useful blocks during Nether exploration.
Steps To Craft a Respawn Anchor in Minecraft
Follow these steps to create a respawn anchor and set it as your spawn point in the Nether.
Get Crying Obsidian
The best way to get crying obsidian is by finding ruined portals which generate in various biomes in both the Overworld and the Nether. These blocks are part of the structure and can be mined using a diamond or netherite pickaxe. Crying obsidian can also be found in bastion chests in the Nether and obtained through bartering with piglins.
Get Glowstone
To get glowstone go to the Nether where you can find it hanging from the ceiling in clusters of bright blocks. You can mine it with a pickaxe with the Silk Touch enchantment but if you use a pickaxe without it you will get glowstone dust which can be combined into full blocks.
Craft a Respawn Anchor
To create a respawn anchor open a crafting table and place crying obsidian in the top and bottom rows and three glowstone in the middle row.
Charge the Respawn Anchor
To charge a respawn anchor use a block of glowstone by clicking on it. Each click adds one charge up to a maximum of four and the more charges it has the more times you can respawn.
Set Your Spawn Point
To set your spawn point click on the respawn anchor when it is charged and from that moment after death you will respawn right next to it in the Nether.
FAQ
What Does a Respawn Anchor Do in Minecraft?
Respawn anchor allows you to set your spawn point after death in the Nether and thanks to it you will not have to travel all the way back from the Overworld after a bad moment.
Can Respawn Anchors Explode in Nether?
No respawn anchor does not explode in the Nether because it is designed for this dimension. It only explodes when you use it in the Overworld or the End.
Can Respawn Anchors Work in the End?
No respawn anchor does not work in the End and trying to use it will cause a powerful explosion instead of setting your spawn point.
Can Respawn Anchors Be Used By Multiple Players?
Yes it can be used by multiple players but keep in mind that everyone shares the same pool of charges.
How To Charge a Respawn Anchor in Minecraft?
To charge a respawn anchor use glowstone by clicking on the block. Each click will add one charge.
How To Activate a Respawn Anchor in Minecraft?
To activate the spawn point right click on a charged anchor and from that moment it will work as your emergency respawn location.
