Basalt in Minecraft
QUICK ANSWER
Mine it with at least a Wooden Pickaxe.
- Type
- Block
- Stack size
- Up to 64
- Craftable
- No
- Best tool
- Pickaxe
- Blast resistance
- 4.2
How to mine Basalt
The best tool for Basalt is the Pickaxe. To get the block as a drop you need at least a Wooden Pickaxe. With a hardness of 1.25, it is quick to break.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Best tool | Pickaxe |
| Minimum tier to drop | Wooden |
| Hardness | 1.25 |
| Blast resistance | 4.2 |
| Light level | None |
| Transparent | No |
Average blast resistance.
What is Basalt used for?
Basalt is an ingredient in 1 crafting recipe:
Data for Minecraft Java Edition 26.1, based on the open minecraft-data project. Some details can differ in Bedrock Edition. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.
Frequently asked questions
What tool do you need to mine Basalt?
Use a Pickaxe. You need at least a Wooden Pickaxe for it to drop.
What can you make with Basalt?
Basalt is used to craft Polished Basalt.