Terracotta in Minecraft
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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 Terracotta
The best tool for Terracotta 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 Terracotta used for?
Terracotta is an ingredient in 20 crafting recipes:
- Black Terracotta
- Blue Terracotta
- Brown Terracotta
- Cyan Terracotta
- Gray Terracotta
- Green Terracotta
- Host Armor Trim
- Light Blue Terracotta
- Light Gray Terracotta
- Lime Terracotta
- Magenta Terracotta
- Orange Terracotta
- Pink Terracotta
- Purple Terracotta
- Raiser Armor Trim
- Red Terracotta
- Shaper Armor Trim
- Wayfinder Armor Trim
- White Terracotta
- Yellow Terracotta
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 Terracotta?
Use a Pickaxe. You need at least a Wooden Pickaxe for it to drop.
What can you make with Terracotta?
Terracotta is used to craft Black Terracotta, Blue Terracotta, Brown Terracotta, Cyan Terracotta and Gray Terracotta and more.