Does unlocking the nether consume the items you need to get there?

[MeliodasWrath]

Like does it use the gold blocks and rotten flesh and stuff or do you still get to keep it?

 

[MeliodasWrath]

Also when should I try and unlock it, straight after getting gold or should I hang on for a bit?

 

[Lyriie]

Yes it does consume the items. I would recommend starting the nether as soon as you can because it gives you more quests to do, and acacia trees can take a while to grow.

 

[MeliodasWrath]

Yes it does consume the items. I would recommend starting the nether as soon as you can because it gives you more quests to do, and acacia trees can take a while to grow.

Thanks, It's just really annoying as I still need bones and gold for other quests, so using it for that would reset my progress towards those quests

 

[Lyriie]

Thanks, It's just really annoying as I still need bones and gold for other quests, so using it for that would reset my progress towards those quests

Oh, that's true, I didn't think about that as I finished the overworld on my island before the nether was released. I think the overworld has more valuable resources than the nether, so you could prioritise the overworld quests instead if you're hoping to get diamonds fast.