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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
- Craft 1 Nether Bricks from 4 Nether Brick items (smelted from Netherrack)
- 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
Nether Brick Stairs
Nether Brick Slab
Red Nether Bricks
Mangrove Fence
Red Nether Stairs
Red Nether Brick Slab
Lantern
Mangrove TrapdoorFrequently 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 — 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 — check the Minecraft Wiki for exact version history.
