About Ruined Portal
Learn how to recognize the broken obsidian frames of a Ruined Portal. Check the notable items and repair tips when deciding whether to explore the site or turn the remains into a travel connection.
STRUCTURE LABEL • OVERWORLD
Ruined Portal
Biomes: Every Overworld biome, plus the Nether
How To Find
Broken obsidian frames with crying obsidian, netherrack and gold blocks — they generate anywhere including underwater, buried in the ground and hanging in cliffs.
Mobs Found Here
No Mobs Spawn
Notable Loot
Obsidian
Flint And Steel
Golden Apple
Gold Ingot
Golden Boots
Iron Nugget
Fire Charge
Tips
Fill in the missing obsidian and light it to make a working Nether portal. Nether-side portals link back to Overworld ones, so they are handy for early travel.