Blackstone Stairs block in Minecraft
The Blackstone Stairs is the dark stone of the Nether shaped into steps. Its material is Blackstone, so it keeps that block's look and toughness. All slabs, stairs and walls work alike, as the Stone Slab, Stone Stairs and Cobblestone Wall pages explain; the Blackstone page covers the material.
It is made with the Crafting Table from 6 × Blackstone (other recipes also exist). It is mined with a pickaxe.
How to craft
Crafting table 
4 6 × Blackstone → 4 × Blackstone Stairs
// Slots with several items cycle through every accepted option.
Block states
| half | top · bottom |
|---|---|
| shape | straight · inner_left · inner_right · outer_left · outer_right |
| facing | north · south · west · east |
| waterlogged | true · false |
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Blackstone Stairs · FAQ
How do you get Blackstone Stairs in Minecraft?
At the Crafting Table: 6 × Blackstone give 4 × Blackstone Stairs. At the Stonecutter: 1 × Blackstone gives 1 × Blackstone Stairs. Mining the block drops it.
What is Blackstone Stairs used for in Minecraft?
It is a building shape of Blackstone, used for floors, roofs, steps and low walls.
What tool do you need to mine Blackstone Stairs?
The fastest tool is the pickaxe.
Is the Stonecutter cheaper for Blackstone Stairs?
Yes. The Stonecutter turns 1 × Blackstone into 1 × Blackstone Stairs, while the crafting recipe needs 6 × Blackstone for 4.
What sound does a note block make on Blackstone Stairs?
Placed under a Note Block, Blackstone Stairs gives the Bass drum sound.