Description
Crimson stairs are shaped building blocks crafted from crimson planks that let builders add comfortable and visually consistent access between different floor levels in nether themed structures. The stairs maintain the same wood grain and color as other crimson blocks and are important for making roofs steps doorways and grand entrances that match the nether wood style. They are placed in a directional way so that they face the correct way when building ramps and steps and they connect smoothly with other stairs when placed side by side creating elegant sweeping surfaces. Using stairs instead of full blocks can save space and materials and can make interior areas feel more open and accessible. The stairs also pair well with slabs and fences to produce handrails and seating that fits the crimson aesthetic. Harvesting stairs is done with an axe which speeds up the process and returns the block for reuse. For role play and server builds stairs are key to producing natural looking homes and public areas where movement between levels is common. The shape of stairs also makes them useful as decorative elements like stepped trim and layered roofing that add depth to walls and ceilings. In overall design terms crimson stairs combine form and function to support movement between heights while keeping the strong visual language of nether wood alive in any build.
What is Crimson Stairs?
Crimson stairs are directional shaped blocks that provide step like geometry and match the crimson wood palette. They can be rotated and connected to form continuous staircases and are used wherever vertical movement is needed in a build.
Where to find Crimson Stairs
Crimson stairs do not appear in natural generation. Players craft them and place them in builds to create staircases ramps and decorative trim. You will find them mainly in player constructed locations and not in generated nether features.
How to get Crimson Stairs
To get crimson stairs craft them by placing six crimson planks in two rows of three in the crafting grid to yield stairs. Use an axe to break them quickly and recover the block for relocation during remodels. Stairs can be collected from existing builds by careful breaking or by creative copy.
Release Information
First introduced: Nether Update 1.16 2019
Give Command
/give @p minecraft:crimson_stairs 1
How to use Crimson Stairs
Place crimson stairs in the desired orientation to build staircases and ramps. Combine them with slabs and full blocks for landings and with fences for railings. Use stairs for furniture pieces and layered decorations to add depth and style to interiors and exteriors.
Recipes for Crimson Stairs
Shaped Crafting Items must be placed in a specific pattern in a crafting table
Crimson Planks
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Crimson Stairs
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