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Quick answer
- Striders walk on lava in the Nether without getting hurt.
- Put a
Saddle on one and steer it with a Warped fungus on a stick. - Breed them with
Warped fungus.
Nether lava lakes are huge. A strider lets you ride straight across them instead of building a long bridge.
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Riding one
- Find a strider walking on a Nether lava lake.
- Put a saddle on it and get on.
- Hold a warped fungus on a stick to steer. Use it for a speed boost.
~4.2blocks per second on lava
~9.1blocks per second boosted
Each boost uses 1 durability. When the stick runs out, it turns back into a fishing rod.
Watch for jockeysSome adult striders spawn with a zombified piglin riding them. Kill the rider before you saddle up.
Breeding
Feed warped fungus to two adult striders to breed them. Out of lava they shiver, turn purple and move slowly, so keep them near lava.
Drops
Striders drop 2 to 5 String, which is handy in the Nether where spiders don't spawn.
Safe crossingYou can't take lava damage while riding, but don't jump off mid-lake. Ride all the way to land.
Cheat sheet
- Saddle + warped fungus on a stick
- Walks on lava safely
- Breed with warped fungus
- Drops 2 to 5 string
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