Lodestone in Minecraft
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To craft Lodestone, combine 8 Chiseled Stone Bricks and 1 Iron Ingot in a crafting table. Mine it with at least a Wooden Pickaxe.
- Type
- Block
- Stack size
- Up to 64
- Craftable
- Yes
- Best tool
- Pickaxe
- Blast resistance
- 3.5
How to craft Lodestone
You need a crafting table for this recipe. Place the ingredients exactly as shown.
| Chiseled Stone Bricks | Chiseled Stone Bricks | Chiseled Stone Bricks |
| Chiseled Stone Bricks | Iron Ingot | Chiseled Stone Bricks |
| Chiseled Stone Bricks | Chiseled Stone Bricks | Chiseled Stone Bricks |
How to mine Lodestone
The best tool for Lodestone is the Pickaxe. To get the block as a drop you need at least a Wooden Pickaxe. With a hardness of 3.5, it is fairly tough.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Best tool | Pickaxe |
| Minimum tier to drop | Wooden |
| Hardness | 3.5 |
| Blast resistance | 3.5 |
| Light level | None |
| Transparent | No |
Average blast resistance.
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 Lodestone in Minecraft?
Combine 8 Chiseled Stone Bricks and 1 Iron Ingot in a crafting table.
What tool do you need to mine Lodestone?
Use a Pickaxe. You need at least a Wooden Pickaxe for it to drop.