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Shapeless Portals Data Pack Wiki & Guide

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Allows portals to function without requiring specific block shapes.

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Guides

Step-by-step, in-game.

Build a Circular PortalPlan Your Circle Decide on a radius for your circular portal. Larger circles look more impressive but require more…Create Your First Custom-Shaped PortalGather Materials Collect Obsidian blocks (or Crying Obsidian if you prefer) and either a Flint and Steel or Fire…Light a Portal Using Fire Charges Instead of Flint and SteelPrepare Your Fire Charges Craft or obtain Fire Charges. These work as an alternative to Flint and Steel for…Use Crying Obsidian in Your Custom PortalGather Crying Obsidian Obtain Crying Obsidian blocks. These can be found in the Nether or crafted, depending on your…

Frequently asked questions

How do I make a portal that isn't a rectangle?
Place obsidian (or Crying Obsidian) in any shape you want, then use Flint and Steel or a Fire Charge on any block in your structure to light the entire portal at once. The data pack will recognize any connected obsidian formation as a valid portal frame.
Do I need to make a specific frame size?
No, this data pack removes the size restrictions of vanilla portals. Your portal can be as small or large as you want, as long as the obsidian blocks are connected.
Can I use Crying Obsidian instead of regular obsidian?
Yes, you can mix Crying Obsidian with regular obsidian or use it exclusively in your portal frame. Both block types work the same way with this data pack.
What's the difference between using Flint and Steel vs Fire Charge?
Both methods light your portal, but Fire Charges don't get consumed when you use them, while Flint and Steel will take durability damage. Choose whichever fits your playstyle.

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