Skip to content
Polished Blackstone Stairs

Polished Blackstone Stairs

netherplaceableenriched v1
minecraft:polished_blackstone_stairs

Polished Blackstone Stairs are a step-shaped building variant of polished blackstone, letting players build sloped Nether structures. They can face any of four directions and be placed upside down.

2Hardness
6Blast Res.
pickaxeBest Tool
1Tool Tier
yesTransparent
yesRenewable

Uses

  • Nether Building — Used decoratively to build ramps, roofs, and detailing for Nether bases and bastion-style builds.

Found In

  • Ruined Portals — Generates naturally as part of ruined portal structures in the Nether.
  • Crafted or Stonecut — Six polished blackstone blocks craft four stairs, or cut them 1:1 with a stonecutter from blackstone or polished blackstone.

Drops

FAQ

What tool do I need to mine Polished Blackstone Stairs?

A wooden pickaxe or better. Without a pickaxe, the block breaks but drops nothing.

Can stairs be placed upside down?

Yes. Placing them against the upper half of a block face flips their orientation, letting them form ceilings.

Are Polished Blackstone Stairs waterloggable?

Yes, they can hold a water source while placed, useful for underwater or Nether-hub builds.

Do stairs block redstone or light differently than a full block?

Yes. Their partial shape lets light and some signals pass through the open side, unlike the fully opaque solid block.

Tags

  • pickaxe_mineable
  • nether
  • blast_resistant
View item form →data: 1.21.5