Guide to Obtaining the Tears Music Disc in Minecraft

During the Minecraft Summer Drop of 2025, players will be delighted by the addition of six new music tracks, enhancing the ambiance while waiting for friends in the main menu. Among these new tracks, the Tears music disc offers a unique challenge for players looking to enrich their Minecraft experience with new tunes. Curious about how to obtain it? Let’s explore the steps necessary to secure this coveted disc.

How to Acquire the Tears Music Disc in Minecraft

The Tears Music Disc can be acquired by undertaking the Return to Sender achievement in Minecraft. This challenge requires players to venture into the Nether dimension, confront a formidable ghast, and defeat it using a unique strategy. Here’s a guide to help you navigate this exciting quest:

Step 1: Find a Ghast in the Nether

To access the Nether, gather Obsidian blocks and a Flint and Steel to ignite the portal. Before plunging into this fiery realm, equip yourself with a sword, a shield, full iron armor, and a few building blocks to create barriers.

After illuminating the portal, enter the Nether. Ghasts can be found flying around in the following biomes:

Soul Sand Valley
Basalt Delta
Nether Waste

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Be cautious while attempting to complete this challenge in the Basalt Deltas, as large lava pools can complicate your hunt for the ghast. In the Java edition, multiple ghasts can spawn together, whereas in the Bedrock version, they typically appear individually. It’s worth noting that ghasts do not inhabit structures like Nether Fortresses but may be spotted flying nearby if conditions are right.

Step 2: Defeat the Ghast Using Its Own Fireballs

Once you encounter a ghast, prepare to use your shield and sword. Construct a barricade with blocks as protection against its fireballs. Each ghast has five hearts of health and will launch exploding fireballs toward you upon detecting your presence or if you provoke it with arrows. Here are some tips for successfully defeating a ghast:

Start by blocking fireballs with your shield to get a feel for the timing.
As the next fireball approaches, pay close attention to its trajectory.
When it is in range, swiftly click the left mouse button while holding your sword to deflect the fireball back toward the ghast.

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Repeat this process a few times to defeat the ghast. Be aware that their aerial movement can make direct shots tricky, so continual practice will improve your accuracy.

Step 3: Collect the Tears Music Disc

Upon successfully vanquishing the ghast, you will find the Tears music disc where it perished, and the ‘Return to Sender’ achievement will flash on your screen.

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In addition to the music disc, you may also collect drops such as a ghast tear or gunpowder. With the Tears music disc secured, return to your base, create or locate a Jukebox in your home, and interact with it while holding the disc to enjoy the enchanting sounds of the new track.

And that wraps up the process of acquiring the Tears music disc in Minecraft! Have you enjoyed this challenge? Share your experience in the comments below!

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