Nether Brick
minecraft:nether_brickNether Brick is an item smelted from netherrack in a furnace, used mainly as a crafting ingredient for Nether Brick blocks, fences, and red Nether bricks. It is a renewable resource, obtainable either through smelting or by bartering gold ingots with piglins.
FAQ
How do you get Nether Brick?
Smelt netherrack in a furnace, smoker, or blast furnace with any fuel source to get one Nether Brick per netherrack, or barter gold ingots with piglins for a chance at 2-8 bricks at a time.
What is Nether Brick used for?
It is primarily a crafting ingredient, combined in a 2x2 pattern to make Nether Bricks blocks, or paired with Nether wart to make red Nether bricks, and used to craft Nether brick fences.
Is Nether Brick renewable?
Yes. Besides smelting netherrack, piglins occasionally give Nether Bricks in exchange for gold ingots, making it a fully renewable item.
Can Nether Brick be used as a building block on its own?
No, the Nether Brick item cannot be placed directly; it must first be crafted into the Nether Bricks block, fence, or red Nether bricks to use in construction.