Purpur Stairs in Minecraft
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To craft Purpur Stairs, combine 6 Purpur Pillar in a crafting table — it makes 4 at a time. Mine it with at least a Wooden Pickaxe.
- Type
- Block
- Stack size
- Up to 64
- Craftable
- Yes (makes 4)
- Best tool
- Pickaxe
- Blast resistance
- 6
How to craft Purpur Stairs
You need a crafting table for this recipe. Place the ingredients exactly as shown to get 4 at once.
| Purpur Pillar | ||
| Purpur Pillar | Purpur Pillar | |
| Purpur Pillar | Purpur Pillar | Purpur Pillar |
or
| Purpur Block | ||
| Purpur Block | Purpur Block | |
| Purpur Block | Purpur Block | Purpur Block |
How to mine Purpur Stairs
The best tool for Purpur Stairs is the Pickaxe. To get the block as a drop you need at least a Wooden Pickaxe. With a hardness of 1.5, it is quick to break.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Best tool | Pickaxe |
| Minimum tier to drop | Wooden |
| Hardness | 1.5 |
| Blast resistance | 6 |
| Light level | None |
| Transparent | No |
Good blast resistance — it survives most creeper explosions nearby.
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 Purpur Stairs in Minecraft?
Combine 6 Purpur Pillar in a crafting table, which gives you 4 Purpur Stairs.
What tool do you need to mine Purpur Stairs?
Use a Pickaxe. You need at least a Wooden Pickaxe for it to drop.