Bedrock
minecraft:bedrockBedrock is an indestructible block that forms the impenetrable boundary of every dimension. With a hardness of -1 and blast resistance of 3,600,000 — the highest in the game — it cannot be broken or obtained in Survival mode and drops nothing.
Uses
- World Boundary — Seals the bottom of the Overworld and the roof and floor of the Nether, keeping players out of the void.
- Wither Trapping — Its indestructibility makes it ideal for building wither cages and other blast-proof containment.
- End Portal Frame — Forms the exit portal frame and the pillars atop End spikes that hold End crystals.
Found In
- Overworld — The bottom five layers, Y = -64 to Y = -60.
- The Nether — The top and bottom five layers in a rough pattern.
- The End — Atop obsidian spikes, the exit portal frame, and gateways.
FAQ
Can I break bedrock in Survival?
No. Bedrock cannot be destroyed by mining in Survival — only Creative mode or commands remove it.
Does bedrock drop anything?
No. Bedrock drops nothing when destroyed and can only be stacked in Creative mode.
Do mobs spawn on bedrock?
No. Mobs do not spawn on bedrock.
Can pistons move bedrock?
No. Neither regular nor sticky pistons can affect it.
Why is the Nether roof made of bedrock?
It caps the dimension to stop players from building above it, though the roof is reachable in Java Edition for farms.
Tags
- unbreakable
- indestructible
- world_boundary
- creative_only