Updated 24 October 2026. Every answer lists its source.
The Wither boss, answered
The Wither is the Nether boss you build yourself. These answers cover how the fight works; spawning and drops are on the Mob Guide FAQ.
Does the Wither heal itself?
Yes. It regenerates 1 health point every second, and heals 5 more each time it kills something.
Source: Minecraft Wiki - Wither
Do healing potions hurt the Wither?
Yes. The Wither is undead, so Instant Health hurts it and Instant Damage heals it, the same as zombies and skeletons.
Source: Minecraft Wiki - Wither
What is the Wither immune to?
Fire, lava, drowning, freezing and every status effect except Instant Health and Instant Damage. Other undead mobs cannot hurt it.
Source: Minecraft Wiki - Wither
How much XP does the Wither give?
50 experience points. On Java it only drops them if a player or tamed wolf kills it.
Source: Minecraft Wiki - Wither
How long does the Wither take to spawn?
About 11 seconds. It grows and fills its health bar, then sets off a large explosion around itself.
Source: Minecraft Wiki - Wither
Does the Wither attack other mobs?
Yes. It attacks players and almost every mob that is not undead.
Source: Minecraft Wiki - Wither
Can the Wither break obsidian?
Yes. It is the only mob that can. When it takes damage it breaks the blocks around its body, and its blue skulls blow up obsidian too.
Source: Minecraft Wiki - Wither
What blocks can the Wither not break?
Unbreakable blocks such as bedrock, end portal frames and barriers, plus reinforced deepslate.
Source: Minecraft Wiki - Wither
Where is the best place to fight the Wither?
Far from your base, for example deep underground or in the Nether, because its explosions and skulls destroy blocks around it.
Source: Minecraft Wiki - Wither
Can you spawn the Wither in Peaceful?
No. The soul sand and skulls do not turn into a Wither in Peaceful.
How do you summon the Wither with a command?
Type /summon wither with cheats on. It works on Java and Bedrock.
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