How to make a Warped Stem in Minecraft

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

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

A warped 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.

warped stem

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

Supported Platforms

A warped 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 Warped Stem in Creative Mode

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

Here is where you can find a warped 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 warped 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 warped 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 warped 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 warped 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 warped 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 warped 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 Warped Stem in Survival Mode

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

1. Find a Warped Stem

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

warped forest biome

This is what a warped stem looks like:

warped stem plant

2. Break the Warped Stem

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

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

warped stem dropped

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

3. Pick up the Warped Stem

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

warped stem gathered

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

warped stem