Description
Cracked Nether Bricks are the weathered form of nether brick masonry that show breaks and wear which make them perfect for ruined fortresses and for imposing nether constructions with a battle worn appearance. The block keeps the deep red and dark tones associated with nether materials and the cracked detail adds atmosphere to halls bridges and defensive works in the nether dimension. Builders use cracked nether bricks to create contrast with intact bricks so they can show ageing and past conflict in their builds. This worn look is useful in narrative environments such as fortresses that have stood through combat or in ruined outposts reclaimed by lava and time. Because the nether brick family reads as strong and harsh the cracked variant helps builders tell a visual story while retaining a material that works well with lava lighting chains and with other nether elements.
What is Cracked Nether Bricks?
Cracked Nether Bricks are a decorative variant of nether bricks that show damage and weathering to suggest age and use. They keep the nether colour palette and are commonly used in nether themed builds to add texture and story to large walls and floors.
Where to find Cracked Nether Bricks
Cracked Nether Bricks are not commonly found as natural generation but nether bricks and nether materials appear in fortress structures and in various nether ruins. Players and map makers place cracked nether bricks manually to indicate older sections of a build or to mark areas that have been affected by lava and time.
How to get Cracked Nether Bricks
Obtain Cracked Nether Bricks by processing nether brick blocks and by using the stone cutter or crafting recipes where supported by your game version. In creative mode take cracked variants from the inventory. Some supply shops on servers may sell pre prepared cracked lots for builders who want instant aged material.
Release Information
First introduced: Added as a variant to nether brick family in decorative updates
Give Command
/give @p minecraft:cracked_nether_bricks 1
How to use Cracked Nether Bricks
Use Cracked Nether Bricks to show worn paths and to detail ruined fortresses and bridges in the nether. Mix them with intact nether bricks to create patched repairs and to add visual variety to long stretches of wall. Place them near lava features and use chains and lanterns to highlight the worn texture.
Recipes for Cracked Nether Bricks
Smelting Smelt in a furnace to create this item
Nether Bricks
Time: 200s
XP: 0.1
Cracked Nether Bricks