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Return to Sender Advancement - Minecraft
Destroy a Ghast with a fireball - a challenge advancement in the Nether tab.
Return to Sender — advancement details
Return to Sender is on the Nether tab of the advancements screen. It is a challenge frame, following Nether.
Advancements this unlocks
Overview
Return to Sender is part of the Nether advancement tab in Minecraft 1.21.4. Destroy a Ghast with a fireball This page covers its real unlock trigger and what it unlocks next.
Step-by-step walkthrough
- Unlock "Nether" first if you haven't - it's the prerequisite for "Return to Sender".
- Aim to satisfy: Destroy a Ghast with a fireball
- The real unlock trigger is: Player killed entity.
- Completing "Return to Sender" unlocks 1 follow-up advancement: Uneasy Alliance.
Pro tips
- Advancements often chain together - completing related ones nearby unlocks the next tier automatically.
- Challenge-tier advancements (red border) are the hardest in their tab - expect to need rare drops, specific gear, or precise execution.
Difficulty and time commitment
- Difficulty: Hard
- Estimated time per run: 1-3 hours
Frequently Asked Questions
What tab is "Return to Sender" in?
"Return to Sender" belongs to the Nether advancement tab.
Do I need another advancement first?
Yes - you need to unlock "Nether" before "Return to Sender" becomes available.
Is "Return to Sender" a Task, Goal, or Challenge advancement?
"Return to Sender" is a Challenge-tier advancement, shown with a red border in-game as the hardest tier in its tab.
What exactly triggers "Return to Sender"?
The real game data lists trigger: Player killed entity.
What does "Return to Sender" unlock next?
Completing "Return to Sender" makes 1 more advancement available: Uneasy Alliance.