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How to make Crimson Roots in Minecraft

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

In Minecraft, crimson roots 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.

crimson roots

Let's explore how to add crimson roots to your inventory.

Supported Platforms

Crimson roots 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 Roots in Creative Mode

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

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

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	1.16 - 1.19	Decoration Blocks
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	1.19.3 - 1.20	Natural Blocks

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

Here is where you can find crimson roots 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 crimson roots 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 crimson roots 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 crimson roots 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 crimson roots 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 crimson roots 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 Crimson Roots in Survival Mode

You can add crimson roots to your inventory in Survival mode by finding crimson roots and gathering it. So, let's get started!

1. Find Crimson Roots

First, you need to find a crimson roots growing in your Minecraft world. Crimson roots is found in the Nether in the Crimson Forest.

crimson forest biome

This is what crimson roots looks like:

crimson roots plant

2. Break the Crimson Roots

The game control to break the crimson roots depends on the version of Minecraft:

For Java Edition (PC/Mac), left click and hold on the crimson roots.
For Pocket Edition (PE), you tap and hold on the crimson roots.
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 roots.
For Education Edition, left click and hold on the crimson roots.

crimson roots dropped

The crimson roots will break and a smaller crimson roots will float on the ground.

3. Pick up the Crimson Roots

Make sure you pick up the crimson roots before it disappears.

crimson roots gathered

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

crimson roots

Crimson roots 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, crimson roots has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

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

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

In Minecraft, crimson roots has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

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

Minecraft Xbox One

In Minecraft, crimson roots has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

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

Minecraft PS4

In Minecraft, crimson roots has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

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

Minecraft Nintendo Switch

In Minecraft, crimson roots has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

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

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

In Minecraft, crimson roots has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

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

Minecraft Education Edition

In Minecraft, crimson roots has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Crimson Roots (minecraft:crimson_roots)	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 Roots

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 Roots is:

/give @p crimson_roots 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 Roots is:

/give @p crimson_roots 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 Roots is:

/give @p crimson_roots 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 Roots is:

/give @p crimson_roots 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 Roots is:

/give @p crimson_roots 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 Roots is:

/give @p crimson_roots 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft Education Edition

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

/give @p crimson_roots 1 0

Things to Do with Crimson Roots

Here are some activities that you can do with crimson roots in Minecraft:

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