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Barrier block in Minecraft

Present since 1.8 or earlier Stack size: 64

A Barrier is an invisible, unbreakable block used by map makers to fence off areas.

It cannot be broken in Survival.

What it does

It is only available through commands such as /give and shows as a red sign only when you hold one in creative mode. Players and mobs cannot pass through it, which makes it perfect for invisible walls in adventure maps.

How to craft

This item has no crafting recipe.

How Barrier connects

1 links · from the 26.3 game data

Same family · tag #blocks_wind_charge_explosions

Block states

waterloggedtrue · false

Tags

#minecraft:blocks_dolphin_jump#minecraft:blocks_fluid_flow#minecraft:blocks_lava_fire_spread#minecraft:blocks_motion#minecraft:blocks_motion_in_heightmap#minecraft:blocks_motion_in_heightmap_no_leaves#minecraft:blocks_motion_no_leaves#minecraft:blocks_wind_charge_explosions#minecraft:cannot_support_snow_layer#minecraft:causes_suffocation#minecraft:dragon_immune#minecraft:entities_can_teleport_to#minecraft:ice_melts_when_destroyed_above#minecraft:impermeable#minecraft:wither_immune

Barrier · FAQ

What is Barrier used for in Minecraft?

It is an invisible wall for map makers.

Can you break Barrier?

Not in Survival: its hardness is -1, so no tool can mine it. Its blast resistance (3,600,000.75) also stops explosions.