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Daylight Detector in Minecraft

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To craft Daylight Detector, combine 3 Glass, 3 Nether Quartz and 3 Any Slabs in a crafting table.

Type
Block
Stack size
Up to 64
Craftable
Yes
Best tool
Axe
Blast resistance
0.2

How to craft Daylight Detector

You need a crafting table for this recipe. Place the ingredients exactly as shown.

GlassGlassGlass
Nether QuartzNether QuartzNether Quartz
Any SlabsAny SlabsAny Slabs

or

GlassGlassGlass
Nether QuartzNether QuartzNether Quartz
Any SlabsAny SlabsAny Slabs

How to mine Daylight Detector

The best tool for Daylight Detector is the Axe. To get the block as a drop you need any tool (or even your hand). With a hardness of 0.2, it is very quick to break.

PropertyValue
Best toolAxe
Hardness0.2
Blast resistance0.2
Light levelNone
TransparentNo

Low blast resistance — explosions destroy it easily.

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

How do you craft Daylight Detector in Minecraft?
Combine 3 Glass, 3 Nether Quartz and 3 Any Slabs in a crafting table.
What tool do you need to mine Daylight Detector?
Use a Axe.