Black Terracotta
minecraft:black_terracottaBlack Terracotta is a dyed variant of terracotta, a hardened clay block prized for its deep, matte black color that does not fade or wash out, unlike concrete powder or wool.
Uses
- Glazed Terracotta — Smelting Black Terracotta in a furnace produces Black Glazed Terracotta, a glossy patterned block often used in redstone-driven pixel art.
- Armor Trim Base — Terracotta blocks are required ingredients for several smithing template duplication recipes at a crafter table.
Found In
- Badlands biome — All colors of terracotta generate abundantly in badlands and eroded badlands, forming their signature striped mesa cliffs.
- Smelted from Terracotta — Black Terracotta itself is crafted by dyeing plain Terracotta with an Ink Sac; plain Terracotta comes from smelting Clay.
Drops
FAQ
What is the minimum tool to mine Black Terracotta?
A wooden or golden pickaxe or better; mining without a pickaxe at all yields no drop.
Does Black Terracotta fade in sunlight like concrete powder?
No. Unlike concrete powder, terracotta color is permanent and will not change or fade over time.
Can Black Terracotta be smelted into something else?
Yes, smelting it in a furnace produces Black Glazed Terracotta with a distinct glossy directional pattern.
Is Black Terracotta affected by Fortune?
No, it always drops exactly one block regardless of Fortune, since Fortune only affects specific ore-like blocks.
Tags
- pickaxe_mineable
- needs_wood_tool
- overworld