Uneasy Alliance
Rescue a Ghast from the Nether, bring it safely home to the Overworld... and then kill it
Overview
Uneasy Alliance is a challenge advancement in the Nether tab of Minecraft's advancement system, carrying the in-game description "Rescue a Ghast from the Nether, bring it safely home to the Overworld... and then kill it." It branches directly off Return to Sender, so that earlier advancement is its prerequisite and must be earned first. The Nether tab covers advancements for exploring and conquering the Nether dimension, from entering the portal to brewing potions. Uneasy Alliance was added in Minecraft 1.12 and remains part of the current 1.21 advancement set.
It is rated Expert difficulty on this site: extremely difficult challenges that require extensive game knowledge and dedication. Because it is flagged as a challenge advancement, completing Uneasy Alliance makes a special toast and a sound play, and its frame in the advancement screen is the magenta challenge style rather than a normal square. Challenges are the hardest tier and usually represent a milestone rather than routine progress. Nothing else in the tree depends on it, so it is a leaf at the tip of its branch.
In tree terms, Uneasy Alliance sits second along its line: the full path from the Nether root reads Nether -> Return to Sender -> Uneasy Alliance. That means 2 advancements must be completed before this one becomes available, and Uneasy Alliance is one of 22 total advancements in the Nether tab. No other advancement shares its parent, so it is the only thing that branches from Return to Sender.
How to Complete Uneasy Alliance
Earning Uneasy Alliance comes down to the following, performed in order:
- Lure a Ghast through a nether portal into the Overworld, then kill it there.
- Build a large portal (at least 4x5 internally) in an open area in the Nether where Ghasts spawn.
- This is one of the hardest advancements.
Tips & Fastest Route
Tips & Fastest Route- Fastest route: Lure a ghast through a large Nether portal into the Overworld, then kill it on the other side.
- Build the portal at least 4 wide and 5 tall internally so the ghast's hitbox can pass through.
- Soul Sand Valley spawns ghasts densely and gives the open space needed to herd one to the portal.
- Make sure Return to Sender is already ticked off before you start, otherwise Uneasy Alliance will not be tracked even if you perform the steps correctly.
- As a challenge advancement this is best saved until you are well-equipped; rushing Uneasy Alliance underprepared is the usual reason attempts fail, so gather everything the steps above require before you commit.
Common Mistakes
Common Mistakes- The kill must happen in the Overworld; killing the ghast in the Nether does not count.
- Remember that Uneasy Alliance will not appear as available until Return to Sender is done, since the game only tracks an advancement once its parent has been unlocked.
Reward & What It Unlocks
Reward & What It UnlocksCompleting Uneasy Alliance grants 100 experience points, reflecting its status as a challenge — challenge advancements pay out far more XP than ordinary tasks. The XP drops at your position the moment the advancement fires.
It is a leaf advancement, so nothing further unlocks from it; it stands as a completed tip of its branch.
Details
- Advancement ID
minecraft:nether/uneasy_alliance- Icon Item
- Ghast Tear
- Category
- Nether
- Difficulty
- Expert
- XP Reward
- 100 XP
- Version Added
- 1.12
Advancement ID
Category
Version AddedAdvancement Tree
Parent Advancement
Child Advancements
Uneasy Alliance Advancement FAQ
How do you get the Uneasy Alliance advancement in Minecraft?
Lure a ghast through a large Nether portal into the Overworld, then kill it on the other side. In full, lure a Ghast through a nether portal into the Overworld, then kill it there. Build a large portal (at least 4x5 internally) in an open area in the Nether where Ghasts spawn. This is one of the hardest advancements.
What do you need for Uneasy Alliance?
Before you can work on it you must have completed Return to Sender. Lure a Ghast through a nether portal into the Overworld, then kill it there. Build a large portal (at least 4x5 internally) in an open area in the Nether where Ghasts spawn.
Which advancement tab is Uneasy Alliance in?
Uneasy Alliance is in the Nether tab, hanging beneath Return to Sender. Its in-game advancement ID is minecraft:nether/uneasy_alliance.
Is Uneasy Alliance part of the Return to Sender branch?
Yes. Uneasy Alliance sits directly below Return to Sender in the Nether tree, so you must earn Return to Sender first. It is a leaf, so nothing further unlocks from it.
How much XP does Uneasy Alliance give and how hard is it?
Uneasy Alliance awards 100 XP and is rated Expert difficulty, and it is a challenge advancement (the hardest tier, with a special completion toast).