
Polished Deepslate
minecraft:polished_deepslatePolished Deepslate is a smooth, refined form of deepslate used as the base building block for the deepslate stairs, slabs, walls, and bricks family. It forms much of the visible masonry inside ancient city structures.
Uses
- Deepslate Stone Family — Crafted or stonecut into polished deepslate slabs, stairs, walls, and further processed into deepslate bricks and their own slab, stair, and wall variants.
Found In
- Ancient Cities — Generates naturally as structural material throughout ancient city builds in the Deep Dark biome.
- Crafting or Stonecutting — Craft from cobbled deepslate, or stonecut from cobbled deepslate or deepslate.
Drops
FAQ
What tool do I need to mine Polished Deepslate?
Any pickaxe, wood tier or higher. Mining without a pickaxe yields no drop.
How do I craft Polished Deepslate?
Craft four cobbled deepslate in a 2x2 pattern for four polished deepslate, or stonecut cobbled deepslate or deepslate for a faster 1:1 conversion.
Does it generate naturally outside ancient cities?
No, its only natural source is ancient city generation in the Deep Dark; elsewhere it must be crafted or stonecut.
Is Polished Deepslate flammable?
No, like other stone-family blocks it does not burn or ignite.
Tags
- pickaxe_mineable
- overworld