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Bamboo

Bamboo

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Bamboo is a fast-growing plant block found in jungle biomes, capable of reaching 12 to 16 blocks tall. Any sword breaks it instantly, making it the quickest way to clear a bamboo thicket.

1Hardness
1Blast Res.
swordBest Tool
yesTransparent
noRenewable

Uses

  • Scaffolding — Combine bamboo with string to craft scaffolding, a climbable, temporary building aid.
  • Bamboo Planks — Bamboo can be crafted into planks, blocks of bamboo, sticks, and the full bamboo wood building set.
  • Panda Breeding — Feeding pandas bamboo lets players breed them and grow baby pandas.

Found In

  • Jungle biomes — Generates naturally on grass and dirt throughout jungles and bamboo jungles.
  • Jungle pyramids and shipwrecks — Found as loot in chests within these structures.

Drops

FAQ

What is the fastest way to break bamboo?

Any sword breaks bamboo instantly, though an axe is the nominal best tool for mining speed calculations.

Does bamboo need a specific tool to drop?

No. It can be broken by hand or any tool and always drops itself.

Is bamboo affected by Fortune or Silk Touch?

No, bamboo always drops exactly one bamboo item regardless of enchantments.

Why does bamboo sometimes drop as a stack when broken low?

Breaking the bottom-most bamboo block in a stalk causes the entire column above it to break and drop as separate items.

Tags

  • overworld
  • flammable
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