Nether Bricks
A dark red building block crafted from four nether brick items that makes up Nether fortresses. It can be cut into stairs, slabs, walls and fences.
Stack Size
Stack Size64
Durability
DurabilityN/A
Category
CategoryUtility Blocks
Version Added
Version Added1.0
Item ID
Item IDnether_bricks
Overview
Nether Bricks is a block in the Utility Blocks category of Minecraft, obtained through crafting it and mining. A single inventory slot holds a full stack of 64 Nether Bricks. This item was added to the game in the 1.0 full release.
In this database, Nether Bricks sits alongside 339 other Utility Blocks entries, each with its own page. Because it stacks to 64, a single chest of Nether Bricks stores up to 1,728 of them and a double chest holds 3,456, which matters when gathering enough for large builds. Nether Bricks additionally serves as a crafting ingredient for Nether Brick Stairs.
Crafting Recipe
Nether BricksCrafting TableStation: Crafting Table
Used to Craft
Nether Bricks is a crafting ingredient for 1 other item in Minecraft. Each one links to its own recipe and details page.
Nether Brick StairsHow to Obtain
- Crafting
- Mining
Notes
Crafted from 4 Nether Brick items. Generates in Nether fortresses and bastion remnants.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get Nether Bricks in Minecraft?
Nether Bricks is crafted at a Crafting Table using Nether Brick. It can also be obtained through mining.
What is Nether Bricks used for?
Nether Bricks is a crafting ingredient used to make Nether Brick Stairs.
How many Nether Bricks can you stack?
Nether Bricks stacks up to 64 per inventory slot, so a full stack is 64 and a double chest holds 3,456 of them.
Can Nether Bricks be enchanted?
No. Nether Bricks cannot be enchanted in vanilla Minecraft.
When was Nether Bricks added to Minecraft?
Nether Bricks was added in the 1.0 full release and remains part of the Utility Blocks category in the current 1.21 release.