Lodestone
A block that, when used with a compass, causes that compass to point to the lodestone's location in any dimension.
Stack Size
Stack Size64
Durability
DurabilityN/A
Category
CategoryUtility Blocks
Version Added
Version Added1.16
Item ID
Item IDlodestone
Overview
Lodestone is a block in the Utility Blocks category of Minecraft, obtained through crafting it and Bridge chest loot (Bastion Remnant). A single inventory slot holds a full stack of 64 Lodestone.
The game rates Lodestone at 3.5 hardness. Lodestone carries the same 3.5 into an explosion. A pickaxe makes Lodestone quick, and even the cheapest one still drops it. Every bastion bridge chest contains one, and 1 other kind of generated chest can hold it as well.
Crafting Recipe
Crafting
How to Obtain
- Crafting
- Bridge chest loot (Bastion Remnant)
Notes
Works in all three dimensions. If the lodestone is destroyed, the compass spins randomly.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get Lodestone in Minecraft?
Lodestone is crafted at a Crafting Table using Chiseled Stone Bricks and Netherite Ingot. It can also be obtained through Bridge chest loot (Bastion Remnant).
What is Lodestone used for?
A block that, when used with a compass, causes that compass to point to the lodestone's location in any dimension.
How many Lodestone can you stack?
A full slot is 64 Lodestone, which costs 512 Chiseled Stone Bricks and 64 Netherite Ingot. That is 64 passes at the crafting table.
How long does Lodestone take to break?
Mining Lodestone works against 3.5; explosives work against 3.5. Both being equal is the usual case; only blocks meant to hold off explosives get a higher second number. A pickaxe makes Lodestone quick, and even the cheapest one still drops it. That pair is what Java 26.2 has on file for Lodestone.
Where do you find Lodestone in chests?
Lodestone is chest loot in bastion bridge chests (always) and ruined portal chests (about 67%, 1 to 2 at a time). Those odds come from the loot tables themselves, so they are per chest, without any Luck.
When was Lodestone added to Minecraft?
Lodestone was added in version 1.16.