Block of Iron
minecraft:iron_blockThe Block of Iron is a compact storage block equivalent to nine iron ingots, immune to fire and lava. It is used as a beacon base layer, a golem-building material, and a decorative metal block that produces a metallic xylophone sound on note blocks.
Uses
- Anvil — Combine 3 Blocks of Iron with 4 Iron Ingots to craft an Anvil, used for repairing and renaming items.
- Iron Golem — Arrange 4 Blocks of Iron in a T-shape and top with a carved pumpkin or jack o'lantern to summon a friendly Iron Golem.
- Beacon Pyramid — Used as a base layer under a Beacon, mixed freely with gold, diamond, emerald, and netherite blocks to extend its power.
Found In
- Crafting table — Craft from 9 Iron Ingots arranged in a full 3x3 grid.
- Bastion Remnant chests — Found as loot in generic and treasure chests within Bastion Remnants.
- Trial Chamber vaults — Appears in ominous vault and intersection chest loot pools.
Drops
- iron block× 1
FAQ
Do I need Silk Touch to mine a Block of Iron?
No. Any stone pickaxe or better drops the block itself automatically; no enchantment is required.
What tool tier is required to mine it?
A stone pickaxe at minimum. Wooden and golden pickaxes break it with no drop.
Can I mix Blocks of Iron into a beacon pyramid?
Yes. Beacon pyramid layers can freely combine iron, gold, diamond, netherite, and emerald blocks.
How much faster does a better pickaxe mine it?
A stone pickaxe takes about 1.9 seconds, iron about 1.25 seconds, diamond about 0.95 seconds, and netherite about 0.85 seconds.
Tags
- pickaxe_mineable
- needs_stone_tool
- beacon_base_blocks
- overworld