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Crimson Stem – Wiki Guide

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This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft a crimson stem with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.

In Minecraft, a crimson stem is a new item that was introduced in the Nether Update. The crimson stem and the warped stem are basically the Nether’s version of a log. What makes a crimson stem so unique (compared to Overworld logs such as oak, spruce, birch, jungle, acacia, dark oak) is that crimson stems and items made out of crimson stems can not be destroyed by fire.

A crimson stem is an item that you can not make with a crafting table or furnace. Instead, you need to find and gather this item in the game.

Let’s explore how to add a crimson stem to your inventory.

Where to find a Crimson Stem in Creative Mode

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

Here is where you can find a crimson stem in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	1.16 – 1.19.3	Building Blocks
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	1.19.3	Natural Blocks

Platform is the platform that applies.

Version(s) is the Minecraft version numbers where the item can be found in the menu location listed (we have tested and confirmed this version number).

Creative Menu Location is the location of the item in the Creative Inventory menu.

How to get a Crimson Stem in Survival Mode

You can add a crimson stem to your inventory in Survival mode by finding a crimson stem and gathering it. So, let’s get started!

1. Find a Crimson Stem

First, you need to find a crimson stem growing in your Minecraft world. A crimson stem is found in the Nether in the Crimson Forest.

This is what a crimson stem looks like:

2. Break the Crimson Stem

The game control to break the crimson stem depends on the version of Minecraft:

For Java Edition (PC/Mac), left click and hold on the crimson stem.
For Pocket Edition (PE), you tap and hold on the crimson stem.
For Xbox One, press and hold the RT button on the Xbox controller.
For PS4, press and hold the R2 button on the PS controller.
For Nintendo Switch, press and hold the ZR button on the controller.
For Windows 10 Edition, left click and hold on the crimson stem.
For Education Edition, left click and hold on the crimson stem.

The crimson stem will break and a smaller crimson stem will float on the ground.

3. Pick up the Crimson Stem

Make sure you pick up the crimson stem before it disappears.

Once you pick up the crimson stem, it will appear in your hotbar.

A crimson stem is a useful item and should be kept in your inventory to be used later.