Nether Bricks
minecraft:nether_bricksNether Bricks are the dark red building blocks that make up Nether fortresses, crafted from Nether Brick items smelted from netherrack. Their presence within a fortress structure is what allows fortress mobs such as blazes and wither skeletons to spawn.
Uses
- Nether Brick Fence — 4 Nether Bricks craft 6 Nether Brick Fences, used for fortress-style barriers.
- Nether Brick Stairs, Slab, Wall — Nether Bricks craft or stonecut into stairs, slabs, and walls for decorative fortress construction.
Found In
- Nether Fortresses — Forms the walls, floors, and pillars of fortress structures throughout the Nether.
- Crafted from Nether Brick items — 4 Nether Brick items arranged in a square craft 1 Nether Bricks block.
Drops
FAQ
Do Nether Bricks enable mob spawning?
Yes. Nether fortress mobs like blazes, wither skeletons, and piglin brutes can only spawn on full Nether Brick blocks within fortress bounds.
What tool do I need to mine Nether Bricks?
Any pickaxe, including wood. Mining without a pickaxe drops nothing.
Are Nether Bricks renewable?
Yes. Piglins can barter Nether Brick items in exchange for gold ingots, making the block fully renewable.
Are Nether Bricks flammable?
No. They do not burn and are immune to ghast fireballs, which is part of why fortresses withstand blaze and ghast attacks.
Tags
- pickaxe_mineable
- nether
- blast_resistant