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How to make a Magma Block in Minecraft

This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft a magma block with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.

In Minecraft, magma blocks are one of the many building blocks that you can make. A magma block is a type of block that emits light. They are found naturally in the Nether, and can also be found near Ruined Portals, Ocean Ruins, and at the bottom of Bubble Columns which are deep underwater.

When you walk on a magma block, you will take fire damage (unless you are wearing a pair of boots with Frost Walker and then you can walk on magma blocks without taking any damage).

magma block

Let's explore how to make a magma block.

Supported Platforms

A magma block is available in the following versions of Minecraft:

Platform	Supported (Version*)
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	Yes (1.10)
Pocket Edition (PE)	Yes (1.1.3)
Xbox 360	Yes (TU43)
Xbox One	Yes (CU33)
PS3	Yes (1.36)
PS4	Yes (1.36)
Wii U	Yes (Patch 13)
Nintendo Switch	Yes
Windows 10 Edition	Yes (1.1.3)
Education Edition	Yes (1.0.18)

* The version that it was added or removed, if applicable.
NOTE: Pocket Edition (PE), Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Windows 10 Edition are now called Bedrock Edition. We will continue to show them individually for version history.

Where to find a Magma Block in Creative Mode

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

Here is where you can find a magma block in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	1.10 - 1.19	Building Blocks
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	1.19.3 - 1.20	Natural Blocks
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	1.19.3 - 1.20	Functional Blocks

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

Here is where you can find a magma block in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Pocket Edition (PE)	1.1.3	Building Blocks
Pocket Edition (PE)	1.2 - 1.20.0	Nature

Minecraft Xbox Editions

Here is where you can find a magma block in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Xbox 360	TU43 - TU69	Building Blocks
Xbox One	CU33 - CU43	Building Blocks
Xbox One	1.2.5 - 1.20.0	Nature

Minecraft PS Editions

Here is where you can find a magma block in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
PS3	1.36 - 1.76	Building Blocks
PS4	1.36 - 1.91	Building Blocks
PS4	1.14.0 - 1.20.0	Nature

Minecraft Nintendo

Here is where you can find a magma block in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Wii U	Patch 13 - Patch 38	Building Blocks
Nintendo Switch	1.04 - 1.11	Building Blocks
Nintendo Switch	1.5.0 - 1.20.0	Nature

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

Here is where you can find a magma block in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Windows 10 Edition	1.1.3	Building Blocks
Windows 10 Edition	1.2 - 1.20.0	Nature

Minecraft Education Edition

Here is where you can find a magma block in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Education Edition	1.0.18	Building Blocks
Education Edition	1.0.21 - 1.17.30	Nature

Definitions

Platform is the platform that applies.
Version(s) is the Minecraft version numbers where the item can be found in the menu location listed (we have tested and confirmed this version number).
Creative Menu Location is the location of the item in the Creative Inventory menu.

Required Materials to make a Magma Block

In Minecraft, these are the materials you can use to craft a magma block:

How to craft a Magma Block in Survival Mode

1. Open the Crafting Menu

First, open your crafting table so that you have the 3x3 crafting grid that looks like this:

3x3 crafting area

2. Add Items to make Magma Block

In the crafting menu, you should see a crafting area that is made up of a 3x3 crafting grid. To make a magma block, place 4 magma cream in the 3x3 crafting grid.

When making magma block, it is important that the magma cream are placed in the exact pattern as the image below. In the first row, there should be 1 magma cream in the first box and 1 magma cream in the second box. In the second row, there should be 1 magma cream in the first box and 1 in the second box. This is the Minecraft crafting recipe for a magma block.

Crafting recipe for magma block

Now that you have filled the crafting area with the correct pattern, the magma block will appear in the box to the right.

magma block

3. Move the Magma Block to Inventory

Once you have crafted a magma block, you need to move the new item to your inventory.

Completed magma block

Congratulations, you have made a magma block in Minecraft!

Item ID and Name

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

In Minecraft, a magma block has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Magma Block (minecraft:magma)	0	64	Java	1.10 - 1.12
	Magma Block (minecraft:magma_block)		64	Java	1.13 - 1.20.3

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

In Minecraft, a magma block has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Magma Block (minecraft:magma)	0	64	PE	1.1.3 - 1.20.50

Minecraft Xbox One

In Minecraft, a magma block has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Magma Block (minecraft:magma)	0	64	Xbox One	1.6.0 - 1.20.50

Minecraft PS4

In Minecraft, a magma block has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Magma Block (minecraft:magma)	0	64	PS4	1.14.0 - 1.20.50

Minecraft Nintendo Switch

In Minecraft, a magma block has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Magma Block (minecraft:magma)	0	64	Switch	1.6.0 - 1.20.50

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

In Minecraft, a magma block has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Magma Block (minecraft:magma)	0	64	Windows	1.1.3 - 1.20.50

Minecraft Education Edition

In Minecraft, a magma block has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Magma Block (minecraft:magma)	0	64	Education	1.0.18 - 1.18.32

Definitions

Description is what the item is called and (Minecraft ID Name) is the string value that is used in game commands.
Data Value (or damage value) identifies the variation of the block if more than one type exists for the Minecraft ID.
Stack Size is the maximum stack size for this item. While some items in Minecraft are stackable up to 64, other items can only be stacked up to 16 or 1. (NOTE: These stack sizes are for vanilla Minecraft only. If you are running a mod, some mods may change the stack size for an item.)
Platform is the platform that applies.
Version(s) is the Minecraft version numbers that the Minecraft ID and Name are valid for.

Give Command for Magma Block

Give Command in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.13, 1.14, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17, 1.18, 1.19, 1.20 and 1.20.3, the /give command for Magma Block is:

/give @p magma_block 1

In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.10, 1.11 and 1.12, the /give command for Magma Block is:

/give @p magma 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) 1.12.0, 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0 and 1.20.50, the /give command for Magma Block is:

/give @p magma 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft Xbox One

In Minecraft Xbox One 1.12.0, 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0 and 1.20.50, the /give command for Magma Block is:

/give @p magma 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft PS4

In Minecraft PS4 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0 and 1.20.50, the /give command for Magma Block is:

/give @p magma 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft Nintendo Switch

In Minecraft Nintendo Switch 1.12.0, 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.1, 1.20.0 and 1.20.50, the /give command for Magma Block is:

/give @p magma 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition 1.12.0, 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0 and 1.20.50, the /give command for Magma Block is:

/give @p magma 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft Education Edition

In Minecraft Education Edition 1.12.0, 1.12.60, 1.14.31, 1.17.30 and 1.18.32, the /give command for Magma Block is:

/give @p magma 1 0

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