Block of Netherite
Block of Netherite compacts nine netherite ingots into one fireproof, blast-resistant block — a valid beacon base and the classic end-game flex for storage and trophy builds.
Also known as: Netherite Block
Description
Block of Netherite is one of five valid beacon base materials, alongside iron, gold, emerald, and diamond blocks, so builders use it for full pyramids that double as wealth displays. The dark charcoal-grey texture reads clearly from a distance, making Block of Netherite a favorite for vault cores, trophy rooms, and end-game flex builds framed with stone, chains, or lanterns. Because nine ingots equal thirty-six netherite scrap and thirty-six gold, a single Block of Netherite signals a serious mining investment.
Java & Bedrock Guide
How to craft a Block of Netherite in Minecraft
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Gather nine netherite ingots
Smelt ancient debris from the Nether into netherite scrap, then combine four scrap with four gold ingots per netherite ingot until you have nine.
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Open the crafting table
Place a crafting table and right-click it to open the full 3x3 grid, because nine ingots will not fit in the 2x2 inventory grid.
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Fill the entire grid
Place one netherite ingot in each of the nine slots of the 3x3 grid to craft one Block of Netherite.
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Place or store the block
Mine the block later with a diamond or netherite pickaxe to recover all nine ingots, or use it as a beacon base block.
Block of Netherite can be placed back in the crafting grid to return all nine netherite ingots, so storing wealth this way never loses material.
How to craft this block
Netherite Ingot
x9
Used in crafts
Frequently asked questions
How do you craft a Block of Netherite?
Place nine netherite ingots in a full 3x3 crafting grid. The recipe is reversible, so one Block of Netherite uncrafts back into nine ingots.
Can a Block of Netherite be used as a beacon base?
Yes. Block of Netherite is one of five valid beacon base materials, along with iron, gold, emerald, and diamond blocks.
What is the blast resistance of a Block of Netherite?
Block of Netherite has a blast resistance of 1200, the same as obsidian, so creeper and TNT explosions cannot destroy it.
Does a Block of Netherite burn in lava or fire?
No. Block of Netherite is immune to fire and lava and never burns, which makes it safe for builds near the Nether.
What pickaxe do you need to mine a Block of Netherite?
You need a diamond or netherite pickaxe to mine a Block of Netherite; lower-tier pickaxes drop nothing.
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