Meet the happy ghast.
Finally, a ghast that doesn’t want you dead.
The most interesting aspect of the happy ghast is that it allows players to fly around the overworld.
That brings flight to users much earlier in the game.
However, that doesn’t mean you won’t have to work for it.
There’s a process to go through for get a proper pilotable happy ghast.
How to procure your own ghost plane
First, you’ll find the dried ghast block in the Nether.
Once back in the Overworld, it’s crucial that you submerge the dried block fully in water.
But then the wait begins.
According to Mojang, it takes about 20 real-world minutes for a dehydrated ghast to become a happy ghastling.
If you place multiple dry ghast blocks at once, there’s no telling which one will evolve first.
However, you will notice the changes as the process goes along.
Much like normal ghasts, the dried ghast blocks have unhappy faces.
As they slowly rehydrate, though, the frown turns into a smile.
Then, the happy ghastling is born.
The ghastling is basically a miniature version of the happy ghast that you are unable to fly.
If you wait a while longer, it’ll eventually grow into a full happy ghast.
Once the ghastling grows up, there’s one more step before you’re able to fly it.
Obviously, you need a harness to saddle up.
Those are crafted using glass, leather, and wool blocks.
Take a look below at the new mod in all its glory, complete with flying goggles.
From there, simply attach yourself to the ghast like you would a horse and take to the skies.
And luckily, group trips aren’t all the happy ghast is useful for.
These are just the uses we were able to glean from a limited time playing the preview.
There will surely be several other ways the happy ghast can be put to work in your realm.
There is currently no official release date for the second game drop of 2025.
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