The latest entry in the Mob Menagerie series breaks down every step to transform a dried ghast into a rideable mount for up to four players that can haul cargo across the Overworld and serve as a stable platform for midair building.
While ghasts have terrified players for over a decade, their happier cousins offer an entirely different experience. The happy ghast can carry multiple riders at once, pull animals and vehicles behind it, and even freeze in place to let builders stand on its back. Mojang's new Mob Menagerie article lays out exactly how it all works.
From Dried Ghast To Flying Companion
The process begins in the Nether. Players need to locate or craft a dried ghast block, which can be made using eight ghast tears surrounding a soul sand block. Once brought to the Overworld and submerged in shallow water, green particles signal the rehydration. After roughly 20 minutes the block transforms into a ghastling.
- Feed snowballs to the ghastling to speed up its growth into an adult happy ghast.
- The adult will patrol the area where it matured.
- Approach while holding a snowball or harness to call it down.
Equipping a harness allows up to four players to ride together. The front rider controls direction and altitude while the others sit securely on its back. The mob flies in a surprisingly controlled manner, making it viable for long distance group trips that would otherwise require elytra and fireworks.
Towing Cargo And Building In The Air
One of the happiest surprises is the happy ghast's ability to tow almost anything with leads. Boats, chests, horses, camels, and even sniffers can be pulled along during flight. Mojang notes that riders cannot sit inside towed boats for safety reasons, but riding a pig or unsaddled horse being towed works fine.
After dismounting, players land directly on top of the happy ghast. It remains stationary while anyone stands on it, creating an instant flying build platform. This has opened up creative possibilities for constructing tall structures or exploring high mountain peaks without constant jumping and placing.
The article mixes practical advice with light lore, suggesting Mojang's fictional biologists are still debating whether dried ghasts are remains, eggs, or something else entirely. The tone matches the playful spirit that has made the mob popular since its addition last year.
With the guide now live, expect to see more coordinated flights and sky bases in the coming weeks. The happy ghast fills a gap for group exploration that no other mob quite matches, and the official breakdown removes much of the trial and error that held some players back.
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