How to Obtain Willow Wood and Set Up a Willow Altar

Creating a Willow Sapling

To begin your journey into nature magic, you need a willow sapling. Collect a standard oak sapling and a block of deepslate from underground. Locate or place a water source block on the surface, then drop both the oak sapling and the deepslate directly into the water. After a moment, a glowing willow sapling will float back to the surface. Walk into the water to pick it up.

Harvesting Wood and Crafting the Altar

Plant your new willow sapling in dirt or grass. As it matures, it will grow into a large glowing willow tree with vibrant purple leaves. Chop down the tree to collect willow wood.

Take the willow wood to your crafting table. You can use this wood to craft chalk for drawing runes, as well as a Willow Altar, which serves as the core station for your ritual work. Keep your in-game grimoire book on hand to inspect recipes and check the exact placement patterns needed to set up your magic workspace.