Where do I find warped roots in Minecraft?

Warped roots grow in the Warped Forest biome in the Nether. Look for the turquoise colored areas when you're exploring the Nether, and you'll find them growing on the ground alongside other Warped Forest plants.

Can you craft warped roots?

No, you can't craft warped roots with a crafting table or furnace. You have to find them naturally in the Nether and harvest them by hand. This is true for all Nether plants added in version 1.16.

What are warped roots used for?

Warped roots can be used to make potted plants for decoration, composted to get bone meal, or used for building and terraforming in the Nether. They're also stackable up to 64 if you want to carry a lot.

What Minecraft versions have warped roots?

Warped roots were added in Minecraft version 1.16 and are available in all versions since then. They're part of both Java Edition and Bedrock Edition.

How do I get warped roots in Creative mode?

In Java Edition, warped roots are in the Decoration Blocks section of the Creative inventory for versions 1.16-1.19, and moved to Natural Blocks for 1.19.3-1.19.4. Just search for 'warped roots' in the creative menu.

Warped Roots Minecraft Guide (1.16+)

What Are Warped Roots?

Warped roots are a plant item you can find growing in the Nether. They’re part of the Nether vegetation that was added in version 1.16, and you can’t craft them. Your only option is to find them in the world and harvest them.

Where to Find Warped Roots

Head to the Nether and look for the Warped Forest biome. You’ll see these small plant-like blocks growing on the ground. They’re usually found alongside warped fungus and other Warped Forest vegetation. The Warped Forest is the bright cyan/turquoise colored area of the Nether, so it’s pretty hard to miss once you know what to look for.

How to Get Warped Roots in Survival Mode

Step 1: Locate the Warped Forest

Travel to the Nether and find a Warped Forest biome. You can spot them by their distinctive turquoise color and unique plant life.

Step 2: Break the Warped Roots

Once you find warped roots growing, break them by holding down your attack button:

Java Edition (PC/Mac): Left click and hold
Pocket Edition (PE): Tap and hold
Xbox One: Hold RT button
PlayStation 4: Hold R2 button
Nintendo Switch: Hold ZR button
Windows 10 Edition: Left click and hold

Step 3: Pick Up the Drop

When the block breaks, a warped roots item will drop. Grab it before it despawns and it’ll go into your inventory.

Creative Mode Location

If you’re in Creative mode, you can find warped roots in your inventory menu:

Java Edition 1.16-1.19: Decoration Blocks
Java Edition 1.19.3-1.19.4: Natural Blocks

Technical Details

ID Name: minecraft:warped_roots

Stack Size: 64

Available Since: Version 1.16

Give Command

In Java Edition, you can use this command to give yourself warped roots:

/give @p warped_roots 1

What Can You Do With Warped Roots?

Warped roots have a few practical uses in Minecraft:

Plant them in pots as decoration
Toss them in a composter to get bone meal
Use them for building and terraforming in the Nether

Other Nether Plants

The Nether has plenty of other plants you can find and harvest. Check out guides for crimson fungus, crimson roots, weeping vines, warped fungus, nether sprouts, and twisting vines to complete your Nether plant collection.