A structure in
the game Minecraft that allows players to travel between the Overworld and the Nether, a dangerous and fiery dimension filled with hostile mobs and valuable resources. Typically built using obsidian, The portal’
s frame can be anywhere from 4x5 to 23x23 obsidian blocks in size and activated with flint and steel, a Nether Portal has a purple, otherworldly glow. It’
s both a means of exploring
new areas and a perilous gateway where players
may find themselves unexpectedly surrounded by lava, mobs, or other threats.