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How to make a Crimson Stem in Minecraft

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

In Minecraft, a crimson stem is a new item that was introduced in the Nether Update. The crimson stem and the warped stem are basically the Nether's version of a log. What makes a crimson stem so unique (compared to Overworld logs such as oak, spruce, birch, jungle, acacia, dark oak) is that crimson stems and items made out of crimson stems can not be destroyed by fire.

A crimson stem 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 stem

Let's explore how to add a crimson stem to your inventory.

Supported Platforms

A crimson stem 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 a Crimson Stem in Creative Mode

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

Here is where you can find a crimson stem 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 a crimson stem 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 a crimson stem 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 a crimson stem 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 a crimson stem 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 a crimson stem 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 a crimson stem 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 a Crimson Stem in Survival Mode

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

1. Find a Crimson Stem

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

crimson forest biome

This is what a crimson stem looks like:

crimson stem plant

2. Break the Crimson Stem

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

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

crimson stem dropped

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

3. Pick up the Crimson Stem

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

crimson stem gathered

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

crimson stem

A crimson stem 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, a crimson stem has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

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

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

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

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

Minecraft Xbox One

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

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

Minecraft PS4

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

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

Minecraft Nintendo Switch

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

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

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

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

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

Minecraft Education Edition

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

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

PE
Xbox
PS
Nintendo
Win10

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE), the block states for Crimson Stem 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 Crimson Stem 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 Crimson Stem 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 Crimson Stem 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 Crimson Stem 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 Crimson Stem

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 Stem is:

/give @p crimson_stem 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 Stem is:

/give @p crimson_stem 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 Stem is:

/give @p crimson_stem 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 Stem is:

/give @p crimson_stem 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 Stem is:

/give @p crimson_stem 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 Stem is:

/give @p crimson_stem 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft Education Edition

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

/give @p crimson_stem 1 0

Things to Make with a Crimson Stem

You can use a crimson stem to make items in Minecraft such as:

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