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Withering Heights Advancement - Minecraft
Summon the Wither - a task advancement in the Nether tab. This advancement page includes real crafting data, contextual links, and related Minecraft references, with version-aware coverage mapped across the last 11 major updates (1.21, 1.20, 1.19, 1.18, 1.17, 1.16, 1.15, 1.14, 1.13, 1.12, 1.11).
Withering Heights — advancement details
Withering Heights is on the Nether tab of the advancements screen. It is a task frame, following Spooky Scary Skeleton.
Advancements this unlocks
Practical Guide
Withering Heights is part of the Nether advancement tab in Minecraft 1.21.4. Summon the Wither This page covers its real unlock trigger and what it unlocks next.
Practical Steps
- Unlock "Spooky Scary Skeleton" first if you haven't - it's the prerequisite for "Withering Heights".
- Aim to satisfy: Summon the Wither
- The real unlock trigger is: Summoned entity.
- Completing "Withering Heights" unlocks 1 follow-up advancement: Bring Home the Beacon.
Pro Tips
- Advancements often chain together - completing related ones nearby unlocks the next tier automatically.
- Some advancements require rare drops or specific mob interactions; farming setups can make repeat attempts much faster.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tab is "Withering Heights" in?
"Withering Heights" belongs to the Nether advancement tab.
Do I need another advancement first?
Yes - you need to unlock "Spooky Scary Skeleton" before "Withering Heights" becomes available.
Is "Withering Heights" a Task, Goal, or Challenge advancement?
"Withering Heights" is a Task-tier advancement, shown with the standard square task frame in-game.
What exactly triggers "Withering Heights"?
The real game data lists trigger: Summoned entity.
What does "Withering Heights" unlock next?
Completing "Withering Heights" makes 1 more advancement available: Bring Home the Beacon.