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How to make Basalt in Minecraft

This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft basalt with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.

In Minecraft, basalt is an item that you can not make with a crafting table or furnace. Instead, you need to find and gather this item in the game.

basalt

Let's explore how to add basalt to your inventory.

Supported Platforms

Basalt is available in the following versions of Minecraft:

Platform	Supported (Version*)
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	Yes (1.16)
Pocket Edition (PE)	Yes (1.16.0)
Xbox 360	No
Xbox One	Yes (1.16.0)
PS3	No
PS4	Yes (1.16.0)
Wii U	No
Nintendo Switch	Yes (1.16.0)
Windows 10 Edition	Yes (1.16.0)
Education Edition	Yes (1.17.30)

* 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 Basalt in Creative Mode

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

Here is where you can find basalt in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	1.16 - 1.20	Building Blocks
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	1.19.3 - 1.20	Natural Blocks

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

Here is where you can find basalt in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Pocket Edition (PE)	1.16.0 - 1.20.0	Nature

Minecraft Xbox Editions

Here is where you can find basalt in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Xbox One	1.16.0 - 1.20.0	Nature

Minecraft PS Editions

Here is where you can find basalt in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
PS4	1.16.0 - 1.20.0	Nature

Minecraft Nintendo

Here is where you can find basalt in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Nintendo Switch	1.16.0 - 1.20.0	Nature

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

Here is where you can find basalt in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Windows 10 Edition	1.16.0 - 1.20.0	Nature

Minecraft Education Edition

Here is where you can find basalt in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Education Edition	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.

How to get Basalt in Survival Mode

You can add basalt to your inventory in Survival mode by finding a block of basalt to dig up. So, let's get started!

1. Find a Block of Basalt

First, you need to find a block of basalt in your Minecraft world. Basalt is found in the Basalt Deltas in the Nether.

basalt deltas biome

This is what basalt looks like:

basalt and pickaxe

TIP: If you are having trouble seeing in the Nether, try drinking a Potion of Night Vision.

2. Hold a Pickaxe

To mine the basalt, you need to dig up the basalt with a pickaxe. These are the pickaxes you can choose from.

How to make a Netherite Pickaxe

How to make a Diamond Pickaxe

How to make a Golden Pickaxe

How to make an Iron Pickaxe

How to make a Stone Pickaxe

How to make a Wooden Pickaxe

If you try to dig up the basalt with your hand or other tool (that is not a pickaxe), the small block of basalt will not appear. And you will not be able to add the basalt to your inventory.

In this example, we are going to use a diamond pickaxe to dig up the basalt.

3. Mine the Basalt

The game control to mine the basalt depends on the version of Minecraft:

For Java Edition (PC/Mac), left click and hold on the block of basalt.
For Pocket Edition (PE), you tap and hold on the block of basalt.
For Xbox One, press and hold the RT button on the Xbox controller.
For PS4, press and hold the R2 button on the PS controller.
For Nintendo Switch, press and hold the ZR button on the controller.
For Windows 10 Edition, left click and hold on the block of basalt.
For Education Edition, left click and hold on the block of basalt.

basalt dropped

You will need to continue to dig until the block breaks and a smaller block of basalt finally appears. The block of basalt will float on the ground.

4. Pick up the Basalt

Make sure you pick up the basalt before it disappears.

basalt gathered

Once you pick up the basalt, it will appear in your hotbar.

basalt

Basalt is a useful item and should be kept in your inventory to be used later.

Item ID and Name

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

In Minecraft, basalt has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Basalt (minecraft:basalt)		64	Java	1.16 - 1.20.3

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

In Minecraft, basalt has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Basalt (minecraft:basalt)	0	64	PE	1.16.0 - 1.20.50

Minecraft Xbox One

In Minecraft, basalt has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Basalt (minecraft:basalt)	0	64	Xbox One	1.16.0 - 1.20.50

Minecraft PS4

In Minecraft, basalt has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Basalt (minecraft:basalt)	0	64	PS4	1.16.0 - 1.20.50

Minecraft Nintendo Switch

In Minecraft, basalt has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Basalt (minecraft:basalt)	0	64	Switch	1.16.0 - 1.20.50

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

In Minecraft, basalt has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Basalt (minecraft:basalt)	0	64	Windows	1.16.0 - 1.20.50

Minecraft Education Edition

In Minecraft, basalt has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Basalt (minecraft:basalt)	0	64	Education	1.17.30 - 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.

Block States for Basalt

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac), the block states for Basalt are:

Block State	Value	Default	Required	Example	Description
axis	y	Yes	No	[axis:y]	Item is oriented vertically
axis	x	No	No	[axis:x]	Item is oriented East-West
axis	z	No	No	[axis:z]	Item is oriented North-South

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE), the block states for Basalt are:

Block State	Value	Default	Required	Example	Description
pillar_axis	y	Yes	No	["pillar_axis"="y"]	Item is oriented vertically
pillar_axis	x	No	No	["pillar_axis"="x"]	Item is oriented East-West
pillar_axis	z	No	No	["pillar_axis"="z"]	Item is oriented North-South

Minecraft Xbox One

In Minecraft Xbox One, the block states for Basalt are:

Block State	Value	Default	Required	Example	Description
pillar_axis	y	Yes	No	["pillar_axis"="y"]	Item is oriented vertically
pillar_axis	x	No	No	["pillar_axis"="x"]	Item is oriented East-West
pillar_axis	z	No	No	["pillar_axis"="z"]	Item is oriented North-South

Minecraft PS4

In Minecraft PS4, the block states for Basalt are:

Block State	Value	Default	Required	Example	Description
pillar_axis	y	Yes	No	["pillar_axis"="y"]	Item is oriented vertically
pillar_axis	x	No	No	["pillar_axis"="x"]	Item is oriented East-West
pillar_axis	z	No	No	["pillar_axis"="z"]	Item is oriented North-South

Minecraft Nintendo Switch

In Minecraft Nintendo Switch, the block states for Basalt are:

Block State	Value	Default	Required	Example	Description
pillar_axis	y	Yes	No	["pillar_axis"="y"]	Item is oriented vertically
pillar_axis	x	No	No	["pillar_axis"="x"]	Item is oriented East-West
pillar_axis	z	No	No	["pillar_axis"="z"]	Item is oriented North-South

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition, the block states for Basalt are:

Block State	Value	Default	Required	Example	Description
pillar_axis	y	Yes	No	["pillar_axis"="y"]	Item is oriented vertically
pillar_axis	x	No	No	["pillar_axis"="x"]	Item is oriented East-West
pillar_axis	z	No	No	["pillar_axis"="z"]	Item is oriented North-South

Definitions

Block State is the internal name for the block state.
Value is the value for the block state.
Default indicates that it is the default, if omitted.
Required indicates that it must be included in command to properly identify this item/block.
Example shows how to format the block state to be used in the /fill, /setblock, /clone, or /testforblock command.

Give Command for Basalt

Give Command in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.16, 1.17, 1.18, 1.19, 1.20 and 1.20.3, the /give command for Basalt is:

/give @p basalt 1

Give Command in Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0 and 1.20.50, the /give command for Basalt is:

/give @p basalt 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft Xbox One

In Minecraft Xbox One 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0 and 1.20.50, the /give command for Basalt is:

/give @p basalt 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft PS4

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

/give @p basalt 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft Nintendo Switch

In Minecraft Nintendo Switch 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.1, 1.20.0 and 1.20.50, the /give command for Basalt is:

/give @p basalt 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0 and 1.20.50, the /give command for Basalt is:

/give @p basalt 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft Education Edition

In Minecraft Education Edition 1.17.30 and 1.18.32, the /give command for Basalt is:

/give @p basalt 1 0

Things to Make with Basalt

You can use basalt to make items in Minecraft such as:

How to make Polished Basalt

How to make Smooth Basalt

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