Alex "Raoom" Sukhanov Minecraft is a game where every block matters, and every construction can be a work of art. One of the most functional and visually appealing elements of building is stairs. Yes, you read that right — one of the most common blocks in construction.
So, in Minecraft, stairs are blocks shaped like inclined planes. They serve two purposes: practical and aesthetic. Besides allowing you to move up using these blocks, you can also use them in decorations, such as building columns, roofs, platforms, and much more!
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The coolest thing is that there is an enormous variety of materials for crafting. The type of material affects the appearance and durability of the structure, but the process of creating stairs remains the same.
What can you build a staircase out of?
Almost anything:
- Wood: oak, spruce, birch, acacia, tropical, or dark oak.
- Stone: cobblestone, smooth stone, sandstone, bricks, nether bricks, quartz, and other stone blocks.
- Other Materials: red sandstone, end bricks, blackstone, and its variants.
How to make stairs in Minecraft?
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First, I’ll mention that the crafting pattern for stairs is the same for any material. Of course, we won't start building them out of bricks right away; instead, we’ll use the most common material at the beginning of the game — wood.
Once again, we head to the forest to chop down trees to obtain logs. Then, process them into planks in your inventory or at a crafting table.
For stone stairs, gather cobblestone or another type of stone (if necessary, use a furnace to smelt it).
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So, we’ll set aside the cobblestone for later, and for now, take planks and head to the crafting table. Arrange six blocks of the material in a triangular shape, and you’ll get the edge of an Egyptian pyramid or a wooden fir tree.
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Done! Stairs made from other materials are created in the same way.
How to place stairs?
This is not the guide where I teach you how to click the mouse button. Here, I’ll explain how to manipulate the blocks to create a beautiful staircase. First, it’s important to know that items automatically orient themselves based on your position. If you look up at a block, they will become inverted.
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A simple version is created in a very straightforward way. Just choose the place where the staircase will be and place block after block, higher or lower than your current position. If a block doesn’t place, add other blocks under the stairs for support, for example, using dirt or stone. It’s that simple…
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A spiral variant looks much cooler! Place a central block, such as a wooden or stone pillar, and then arrange the stairs around the central block, turning them in a spiral to each side.
Of course, you can’t do without decoration. It’s my weakness, so if you build a staircase, do it with railings and lamps.
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You can even add candles.
Unconventional solutions
Stairs in Minecraft can be used for various purposes. As I mentioned earlier, with this block, you can create incredibly cool things, such as impressive arches and columns.
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Stairs are also used for building roofs. It looks stunning; you can even build a pyramid in this way.
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Of course, you can get creative and create patterns using stairs, but that’s up to the individual.
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Staircases not only make movement easier but also become a hallmark of your craftsmanship. Good luck with your building, and may each of your steps lead to new heights!
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