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How to Craft Lodestone in Minecraft

Use a compass on a Lodestone to make a Lodestone Compass that points to it from anywhere, even across dimensions.

Crafting Recipe

Crafting Table
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Lodestone

Materials Needed

ItemAmountWhere to Find
Chiseled Stone Bricks8Craft from stone brick slabs
Netherite Ingot1Craft from netherite scraps and gold

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Open your Crafting Table to access the 3x3 crafting grid.
  2. Arrange the ingredients in the crafting grid following the pattern shown above.
  3. Place Chiseled Stone Bricks in: row 1, column 1; row 1, column 2; row 1, column 3; row 2, column 1; row 2, column 3; row 3, column 1; row 3, column 2; row 3, column 3.
  4. Place Netherite Ingot in: row 2, column 2.
  5. Collect your Lodestone from the output slot.

Uses for Lodestone

  • Compass anchor point in any dimension

View detailed item stats, durability and properties for Lodestone on the Astroworld Items Database.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do I need to craft Lodestone?
You need 8 Chiseled Stone Bricks, 1 Netherite Ingot. Use a Crafting Table to craft it.
How many Lodestone does the recipe produce?
This recipe produces 1 Lodestone per craft.
What is Lodestone used for?
Compass anchor point in any dimension.
What version of Minecraft added Lodestone?
Lodestone was added in Minecraft 1.16.

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