Description
The barrier is an invisible indestructible block used by builders and map creators to block movement and to control the playable area. It does not render in normal view which makes it ideal for invisible walls safety nets and for marking limits in adventure maps and servers. Barriers cannot be obtained in survival mode and are only available in creative or by commands which makes them a developer tool rather than a regular building block. Because the block prevents passage it is often used to stop players from leaving a world border area to protect fragile builds or to create single player maps where the player must stay within a designed space. In practical terms barriers are useful for guiding players along intended routes without intrusive visible walls and for preventing mobs from accessing certain areas. They are also handy for testing and for creating invisible platforms and safe spawn areas in custom maps. The barrier is a powerful tool in a mapper or server operator toolkit and should be used carefully because players cannot break through it in normal play.
What is Barrier?
A barrier is an invisible block that blocks movement and cannot be broken in survival. It is used by builders and map makers to limit movement and to create invisible walls and platforms. It is a tool that is available in creative and by command only.
Where to find Barrier
Barriers do not generate in the world naturally and they are not obtainable in survival play. They exist only as a tool in creative mode inventory and via commands for map making and server management. You will find barriers used by server operators to block off areas or in custom maps where invisible limits are required.
How to get Barrier
In creative mode take a barrier from the inventory or use the give command to obtain it. In survival mode you cannot craft or find barriers without commands. Use the give command for specific placement when designing maps and testing boundaries.
Release Information
First introduced: Added in Minecraft early creative tools
Give Command
/give @p minecraft:barrier 1
How to use Barrier
Place barriers to block movement or to create invisible platforms and walls. Because they do not render in normal view you can use them to guide players invisibly or to protect special builds. Use the barrier carefully and document its location because players will not see it and could become confused if it is placed without signs or visible markers.
Recipes for Barrier
This item cannot be crafted.