- A YouTuber builds a real-life Minecraft Ghast using foam wood, custom drones, and flash paper.
- Lots of prototypes had failed flights and were unstable, but the final build could fly high and shoot fireballs as well.
- The final creation was named Gary the Ghast, and a staged fight between the Ghast and Electo's brother concluded the video.
A creative YouTuber has managed to bring one of the deadliest mobs in Minecraft to real life, and the best part about this thing is that it can actually shoot fireballs at you. Ghasts are commonly found in the Nether dimension, floating across the Basalt deltas, Nether wastes and Soul sand valleys. And once you encounter them in the game, you might think of running away when you don’t have the proper gear. However, YouTuber Electo dares to take things to the next level and create a real life Ghast.
YouTuber Builds a Flying Ghast That Breathes Fire
The content creator Electo has spent weeks in engineering what he calls the “world’s first working Ghast.” But, some of you might wonder how all of this works, and the answer is quite simple – using a custom-made drone and some flash paper.
The initial body of the Ghast was made using Balsa wood; however, the frame became fragile to hold up. So, Electo had to switch to a sturdier and more lightweight wood- the foam boards. Next up, tentacles were added to the mob and designed in such a way that they won’t fall apart when the Ghast lands on the ground.
Now, the Minecraft Ghast was ready for its flight; however, an important aspect of the mob was still not added: the fireball launcher. Electo developed this launcher using flash paper and flash cotton materials, which are commonly used for safe fire effects. After lots of tests and a few close calls, the entire system was perfect and the Ghast was able to ignite and launch fireballs before burning down.
Although a few early prototypes weren’t smooth and parts of the drone broke due to unstable flights. At times, Electo turned to AI for fine-tuning the drone settings too. Once everything was once again upgraded, including the propellers, wiring and airflow design, the Ghast was finally able to complete its first flight safely. And yes, the fireballs we launched perfectly as well.
So, the final creation was named Gary the Ghast, which featured swinging tentacles, detailed textures that resembled the pale Nether mob, and a quad-barrel fireball system. In the end, Electo staged a battle between Gary and his brother that resulted in fiery chaos.
Despite all the crashes and melted netting, this project was a success and Electo has teased an even bigger Ghast in the future. So, did you know that you could get a Tears music disc on defeating a Ghast in Minecraft? Let us know in the comments below
