The Nether is our fast-travel network. Travel one block here, travel eight in the Overworld. Players have built a hub to make getting around easier.
The Nether Hub
The Nether hub is at 0, 0 in the Nether (directly above the Overworld spawn portal). It's a central station with paths leading in all directions.
- Main tunnels run in the cardinal directions (N/S/E/W).
- Branch tunnels lead to player bases and points of interest.
- Signs mark destinations and coordinates.
Using the Hub
To get somewhere fast:
- Enter the Nether from spawn (or your own portal).
- Navigate to the hub at 0, 0 if needed.
- Follow the appropriate tunnel toward your destination.
- Exit through a portal near where you want to be.
Portal Math
To link a portal to your Overworld base, divide your X and Z coordinates by 8. Build your Nether portal at those coordinates (Y doesn't matter for linking). Example: Overworld base at X:800, Z:400 → Nether portal at X:100, Z:50.
Building Your Own Connection
Want to connect your base to the network?
- Build a portal at your Overworld base.
- Calculate the Nether coordinates (Overworld coords ÷ 8).
- Build a Nether-side portal at those coordinates.
- Connect to the nearest main tunnel with a safe path.
If you need help with portal linking, ask in Discord. It can be tricky to get right.
Nether Safety
The Nether is dangerous. Even on established paths:
- Bring fire resistance potions if you have them.
- Watch for ghasts - they can spawn anywhere with space.
- Don't dig straight down - lava lakes are everywhere.
- Carry building blocks to bridge gaps or escape trouble.
Nether Resources
With the fresh world in January 2026, the Nether is wide open. Ancient debris, bastions, fortresses-it's all out there waiting. When Minecraft updates arrive, we preserve the main tunnel infrastructure.