Description
Crimson roots are small red root like clusters that grow naturally on the surface of crimson nylium in the nether. They have a fibrous look and provide a layer of texture to the forest floor under large nether fungi. Players notice crimson roots when walking through crimson forests because they add contrast and make the ground look alive and organic. The block is very easy to collect since it can be broken by hand and it drops itself so you can carry it back to your base and use it later. Builders like to use crimson roots as a subtle decorative ground cover or as filler between larger blocks to create a natural floor that does not look flat. Because the roots are nether native they help set a scene that clearly feels like another dimension. The block does not burn or emit light so it works well with light sources to create mood rather than brightness. In gameplay crimson roots are mostly aesthetic but they also serve as a sign that you are in the right biome to find other nether materials like crimson hyphae and crimson fungus. Players who enjoy landscaping will collect stacks of crimson roots to scatter them around paths entrances and tree bases to simulate a real forest floor. On servers creative builders and landscapers often mix crimson roots with small plants and custom details to craft convincing nether gardens and pathways that feel organic and naturally grown. The block is low cost to harvest which makes it friendly for early nether builders who want to improve the look of their base without a lot of work or resources. Overall crimson roots are a simple and effective decorative block that helps bring nether builds to life.
What is Crimson Roots?
Crimson roots are a small decorative plant like block that appears on crimson nylium in the nether. It acts like a ground cover that players can pick up and place elsewhere to add natural detail to builds. The block is not useful in crafting recipes but it is popular for scenic and thematic builds because of its color and texture.
Where to find Crimson Roots
Crimson roots are found in crimson forest biomes inside the nether. You will see them growing on patches of crimson nylium often near the bases of giant nether fungi and in open floor spaces under fungal trees. They do not appear in overworld biomes and are a clear indicator that you are exploring a crimson forest.
How to get Crimson Roots
To get crimson roots simply break the block by hand or with any tool and it will drop itself. You can collect many of them quickly while exploring a crimson forest and then carry them back to your base. If you want to move patches of roots without destroying the look place them carefully in clumps when you are building landscapes.
Release Information
First introduced: Nether Update 1.16 2019
Give Command
/give @p minecraft:crimson_roots 1
How to use Crimson Roots
Use crimson roots as a decorative floor cover in nether builds. Scatter them around walkways place them under fungal trunks or use them to break up large areas of plain ground to make them feel more natural. Combine roots with crimson fungus and crimson nylium for authentic nether scenes and with other blocks for contrast.
Recipes for Crimson Roots
This item cannot be crafted.