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Exploring Nether Fortresses is required to get to the end of Minecraft; but where are they? (Image via Mojang Studios) If you want to beat Minecraft, you need to explore at least one Nether Fortress.

The Nether is a unique realm in Minecraft that stands out against the other two. With the overworld mostly calm and relaxing and the end mostly empty, the Nether is a place with its own identity.

Ever since its fiery debut on Halloween nearly a decade ago, the Nether has been the closest rendition to Hell you've been able to find in Minecraft. Lakes and waterfalls of bubbling lava, swarms of ...