How to make Crimson Fungus in Minecraft
This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft crimson fungus with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.
In Minecraft, crimson fungus (or "crimson fungi" when referring to more than one) 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.
Let's explore how to add crimson fungus to your inventory.
Supported Platforms
Crimson fungus 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 Crimson Fungus in Creative Mode
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 Crimson Fungus in Survival Mode
You can add crimson fungus to your inventory in Survival mode by finding crimson fungus and gathering it. So, let's get started!
1. Find Crimson Fungus
First, you need to find a crimson fungus growing in your Minecraft world. Crimson fungus is found in the Nether in the Crimson Forest.
This is what crimson fungus looks like:
2. Break the Crimson Fungus
The game control to break the crimson fungus depends on the version of Minecraft:
- For Java Edition (PC/Mac), left click and hold on the crimson fungus.
- For Pocket Edition (PE), you tap and hold on the crimson fungus.
- 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 crimson fungus.
- For Education Edition, left click and hold on the crimson fungus.
The crimson fungus will break and a smaller crimson fungus will float on the ground.
3. Pick up the Crimson Fungus
Make sure you pick up the crimson fungus before it disappears.
Once you pick up the crimson fungus, it will appear in your hotbar.
Crimson fungus is a useful item and should be kept in your inventory to be used later.
Item ID and Name
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
In Minecraft, crimson fungus has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
Item |
Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value |
Stack Size |
Platform |
Version(s) |
|
Crimson Fungus (minecraft:crimson_fungus) |
|
64 |
Java |
1.16 - 1.20.3 |
Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
In Minecraft, crimson fungus has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
Item |
Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value |
Stack Size |
Platform |
Version(s) |
|
Crimson Fungus (minecraft:crimson_fungus) |
0 |
64 |
PE |
1.16.0 - 1.20.50 |
Minecraft Xbox One
In Minecraft, crimson fungus has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
Item |
Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value |
Stack Size |
Platform |
Version(s) |
|
Crimson Fungus (minecraft:crimson_fungus) |
0 |
64 |
Xbox One |
1.16.0 - 1.20.50 |
Minecraft PS4
In Minecraft, crimson fungus has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
Item |
Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value |
Stack Size |
Platform |
Version(s) |
|
Crimson Fungus (minecraft:crimson_fungus) |
0 |
64 |
PS4 |
1.16.0 - 1.20.50 |
Minecraft Nintendo Switch
In Minecraft, crimson fungus has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
Item |
Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value |
Stack Size |
Platform |
Version(s) |
|
Crimson Fungus (minecraft:crimson_fungus) |
0 |
64 |
Switch |
1.16.0 - 1.20.50 |
Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
In Minecraft, crimson fungus has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
Item |
Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value |
Stack Size |
Platform |
Version(s) |
|
Crimson Fungus (minecraft:crimson_fungus) |
0 |
64 |
Windows |
1.16.0 - 1.20.50 |
Minecraft Education Edition
In Minecraft, crimson fungus has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
Item |
Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value |
Stack Size |
Platform |
Version(s) |
|
Crimson Fungus (minecraft:crimson_fungus) |
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.
Give Command for Crimson Fungus
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
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 Crimson Fungus is:
/give @p crimson_fungus 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 Crimson Fungus is:
/give @p crimson_fungus 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 Crimson Fungus is:
/give @p crimson_fungus 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 Crimson Fungus is:
/give @p crimson_fungus 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 Crimson Fungus is:
/give @p crimson_fungus 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 Crimson Fungus is:
/give @p crimson_fungus 1 0
Give Command in Minecraft Education Edition
In Minecraft Education Edition 1.17.30 and 1.18.32, the /give command for Crimson Fungus is:
/give @p crimson_fungus 1 0
Things to Do with Crimson Fungus
Here are some activities that you can do with crimson fungus in Minecraft:
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