Description
A blackstone wall is a vertical masonry block made from blackstone that players use to create short walls boundaries and decorative trims. Walls give the look of a sturdy low barrier without being a full block tall and they are often chosen as a compact and attractive way to edge paths line gardens or fence off small pens. Blackstone walls keep the deep dark nether tone and match blackstone floors stairs and slabs so builders can create consistent themed areas that feel intentional and complete. Because walls are easy to stack they can be used to make tall buttresses and tiered battlements and they work well as decorative supports under arches and roof lines. In survival mode blackstone walls are a practical building material once you have mined enough blackstone from nether biomes and want a stone that resists fire and keeps the aesthetic of nether builds. The wall block also pairs nicely with polished blackstone for interior trims and with basalt for contrast. For players making castles monuments and defensive works the wall block gives both texture and function without taking up the same space as a full block. In towns and city builds blackstone walls can act as neat low fences around market stalls parks and plazas offering a bold but tidy boundary. Like other stone blocks walls are durable against weather and do not burn which helps them last near lava and fire in nether builds. Overall blackstone walls are a dependable and visually strong option when you want compact stone barriers and decorative masonry that fits a dark themed build.
What is Blackstone Wall?
A blackstone wall is a thin vertical barrier block made from blackstone that looks like stacked stone. It is used to create low fences and decorative trims and it connects to other walls to form continuous runs. The wall keeps the blackstone look while taking less visual weight than a full block and it is useful for edging paths and framing garden beds.
Where to find Blackstone Wall
Blackstone is found in nether biomes and so the materials for making blackstone walls come from mining nether outcrops in nether_wastes and basalt_deltas. Walls do not generate on their own in the world but once a player mines blackstone they can craft walls at a crafting table and place them where needed in bases and builds. You may see walls in player built castles and nether forts where builders choose dark stone for a dramatic effect.
How to get Blackstone Wall
Mine blackstone in the nether with a pickaxe to collect raw blocks. Use the crafting table to convert blackstone blocks into wall pieces using the standard stone wall recipe which yields multiple wall sections per craft. In creative mode take blackstone walls directly from the inventory. In survival mode plan a nether trip and mine enough blackstone to make walls for fences floors and decorative trims.
Release Information
First introduced: Added in Minecraft Java Edition 1.16 in 2020
Give Command
/give @p minecraft:blackstone_wall 1
How to use Blackstone Wall
Place blackstone walls in a line to create short barriers around gardens and market stalls or stack them to create taller battlements and supports. Use walls as fence posts to mount lighting or banners and combine them with slabs and stairs to make detailed wall tops and crenellations. Walls are useful for keeping mobs out of small areas while keeping an open view over the top.
Recipes for Blackstone Wall
Shaped Crafting Items must be placed in a specific pattern in a crafting table
Blackstone
Blackstone
Blackstone
Blackstone
Blackstone
Blackstone
Empty Slot
Empty Slot
Empty Slot
Blackstone Wall
×6
Stonecutting Cut stone blocks using a stonecutter
Blackstone
Blackstone Wall