Description
Blackstone stairs are shaped blocks carved from blackstone that let you build safe and smooth steps and add architectural detail in nether styled and overworld builds. They match blackstone blocks and polished blackstone which makes them a natural choice when you want consistent dark stairs that blend with floors walls and decorative trims. Stairs are useful because they let players move between heights without jumping and they add visual interest by breaking up flat surfaces. Blackstone stairs are robust and resistant to fire and lava which makes them a reliable option for nether bases and for builds near heat sources. Builders often use blackstone stairs to create grand entrances layered roofs and textured facades because the stair shape creates shadows and depth when placed in rows or in combinations with slabs and walls. In survival play stairs are efficient because the recipe yields multiple stair blocks from a modest amount of stone so you can cover large areas after a nether mining run. The dark colour works well with light accents and with glowing blocks to create dramatic contrasts that catch the eye in screenshots and in public areas. Stairs also come in upside down orientations and corner shapes which allow smooth curves and neat turns in staircases so you can make compact or sweeping stairways depending on the space. For redstone and mechanical builds stairs do not block redstone signals and they can be used as decorative covers for wiring and for steps in mob farms and transport corridors. Overall blackstone stairs are a practical decorative piece that keeps the nether aesthetic while adding safe passage and detailed construction options for builders of all skill levels.
What is Blackstone Stairs?
Blackstone stairs are shaped stone blocks that form steps and allow smooth movement between different heights. They look like a wedge and can be placed in several orientations including upside down and corner positions to make curved or compact staircases. The stairs have the same material feel as blackstone so they match floors and polished details and they are preferred for dark themed builds because they keep a consistent tone.
Where to find Blackstone Stairs
Blackstone itself is found in nether biomes so you will commonly collect raw blocks in places like nether_wastes and basalt_deltas to craft stairs. Blackstone stairs do not naturally generate as loose items in the world but player built structures will often include them when someone uses mined blackstone to create floors and staircases. In many adventure maps and nether themed builds stairs appear as part of monuments and bases that rely on nether materials for a dramatic look.
How to get Blackstone Stairs
To get blackstone stairs mine blackstone blocks in the nether with a pickaxe and bring them to a crafting table. Place six blackstone blocks in the crafting grid in a stair pattern to craft multiple stairs in a single recipe. In creative mode take blackstone stairs directly from the inventory. In survival mode collect blackstone from cliffs and veins in nether biomes then craft stairs to build staircases and decorative trims at your base.
Release Information
First introduced: Added in Minecraft Java Edition 1.16 in 2020
Give Command
/give @p minecraft:blackstone_stairs 1
How to use Blackstone Stairs
Place blackstone stairs facing the direction you want to walk to create a step. Use upside down stairs and corner stairs to make smooth turns and decorative overhangs and combine stairs with slabs walls and fences to add hand rails and trim. Use stairs outdoors to make tiered terraces and indoors to create elegant staircases and seating. Pair dark stairs with light lamps and polished blocks to ensure visibility and to make the details stand out in both nether and overworld settings.
Recipes for Blackstone Stairs
Shaped Crafting Items must be placed in a specific pattern in a crafting table
Blackstone
Empty Slot
Empty Slot
Blackstone
Blackstone
Empty Slot
Blackstone
Blackstone
Blackstone
Blackstone Stairs
×4
Stonecutting Cut stone blocks using a stonecutter
Blackstone
Blackstone Stairs