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Nether Bricks Minecraft Builds

Nether Bricks are the dark maroon building block of the Nether. Great for fortresses, Hell-themed builds, and dramatic contrast structures. Featured in 3 build tutorials below, most commonly in medieval, decoration designs.

About Nether Bricks

Type
Nether block
Family
Nether Bricks
Tool
Wood pickaxe or better

How to Get Nether Bricks

  1. Craft 1 Nether Bricks from 4 Nether Brick items (smelted from Netherrack)
  2. Find naturally in Nether fortresses

Color Palettes with Nether Bricks

Block combinations that work well together for different build styles.

Nether fortress

Fortresses, Hell bases

Nether BricksRed Nether BricksSoul SoilSoul Lantern

Dark cathedral

Gothic builds, crimson castles

Nether BricksBlackstoneCrimson PlanksGilded Blackstone

All Builds Using Nether Bricks

3 tutorials featuring Nether Bricks blocks

Often Used With Nether Bricks

Materials commonly paired with Nether Bricks in builds

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get Nether Bricks in Minecraft?

There are a few ways: 1) Craft 1 Nether Bricks from 4 Nether Brick items (smelted from Netherrack). 2) Find naturally in Nether fortresses.

What can I build with Nether Bricks in Minecraft?

There are 3 builds in our collection that use Nether Bricks, including Red Japanese Temple, Stone Fortress, Ferris Wheel. Each tutorial provides step-by-step images and a full materials list.

How much Nether Bricks do I need for a build?

On average, builds in our collection use about 49 Nether Bricks blocks. The exact amount varies depending on the structure โ€” check each tutorial's materials list for precise quantities.

What blocks go well with Nether Bricks?

Nether Bricks pairs well in palettes like Red Nether Bricks + Soul Soil + Soul Lantern; Blackstone + Crimson Planks + Gilded Blackstone. See the Color Palettes section above for full suggestions.

Which Minecraft version supports Nether Bricks?

Nether Bricks is available in all modern versions of Minecraft (Java 1.18+ and Bedrock 1.18+). Specific variants may have been added in later updates โ€” check the Minecraft Wiki for exact version history.

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