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Black Banner

Black Banner

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The Black Banner is a tall decorative block crafted from black wool and a stick. It can carry up to six loom-applied pattern layers and gently sways as if in a breeze in any dimension.

1Hardness
1Blast Res.
axeBest Tool
yesTransparent
noRenewable

Uses

  • Shield Emblem — Crafting a shield with a black banner applies its pattern to the shield's face, though at a smaller, slightly offset resolution.
  • Loom Patterns — Combine with dye and a loom to stack up to six pattern layers, or add special pattern items like the Creeper or Skull charge.

Found In

  • Crafted from Black Wool + Stick — 6 black wool and 1 stick craft 1 black banner.
  • Woodland Mansions & Pillager Outposts — Black-patterned banners occasionally decorate illager structures.

Drops

FAQ

What tool do I need to mine a black banner?

None — any tool works, though an axe is fastest.

Can I change a banner's base color after crafting?

No, the base color is fixed at crafting; only loom patterns layered on top can be added or removed.

Is a banner solid?

No, banners are completely non-solid, so players and mobs pass through them.

Can banners be used as furnace fuel?

Yes, one banner smelts 1.5 items, same as wool or planks.

Tags

  • axe_mineable
  • overworld
  • flammable
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