If I die in another dimension, will the 5-minute clock start while I am in the overworld?
Sarah Thomas
Published Jul 13, 2026
I was recently hit by a fireball and knocked off the edge of my platform in the nether. I landed on an island, and died; my items are still there. If I stay in the overworld for longer than five minutes, will my items disappear?
Similarly, will this happen in The End?
42 Answers
No, the chunk needs to be loaded, which means it must be on the same dimensional plane and nearby.
Minecraft items only are in danger of expiring when they are loaded into memory.
When you're in the overworld, the nether is not loaded (I'm assuming you're in single player?), so take all the time you need.
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