Magma Block Wiki Guide
This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft a magma block with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.
In Minecraft, magma blocks are one of the many building blocks that you can make. A magma block is a type of block that emits light. They are found naturally in the Nether, and can also be found near Ruined Portals, Ocean Ruins, and at the bottom of Bubble Columns which are deep underwater.
When you walk on a magma block, you will take fire damage (unless you are wearing a pair of boots with Frost Walker and then you can walk on magma blocks without taking any damage).
Let’s explore how to make a magma block.
Where to find a Magma Block in Creative Mode
Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
Here is where you can find a magma block in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
 Java Edition (PC/Mac) |
1.10 – 1.19 |  Building Blocks |
| Java Edition (PC/Mac) |
1.19.3 – 1.19.4 |  Natural Blocks |
| Java Edition (PC/Mac) |
1.19.3 – 1.19.4 |  Functional Blocks |
- Platform is the platform that applies.
- Version(s)Â 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.
Required Materials to make a Magma Block
In Minecraft, these are the materials you can use to craft a magma block:
4 Magma Creams
How to craft a Magma Block in Survival Mode
1. Open the Crafting Menu
First, open your crafting table so that you have the 3×3 crafting grid that looks like this:
2. Add Items to make Magma Block
In the crafting menu, you should see a crafting area that is made up of a 3×3 crafting grid. To make a magma block, place 4 magma cream in the 3×3 crafting grid.
When making magma block, it is important that the magma cream are placed in the exact pattern as the image below. In the first row, there should be 1 magma cream in the first box and 1 magma cream in the second box. In the second row, there should be 1 magma cream in the first box and 1 in the second box. This is the Minecraft crafting recipe for a magma block.
Now that you have filled the crafting area with the correct pattern, the magma block will appear in the box to the right.
3. Move the Magma Block to Inventory
Once you have crafted a magma block, you need to move the new item to your inventory.
Congratulations, you have made a magma block in Minecraft!
Item ID and Name
Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
In Minecraft, a magma block has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magma Block (minecraft: |
0 | 64 | Java |
1.10 – 1.12 |
| Magma Block (minecraft: |
64 | Java |
1.13 – 1.19.4 |
- Description is what the item is called and (Minecraft ID Name) is the string value that is used in game commands.
- Data Value (or damage value) identifies the variation of the block if more than one type exists for the Minecraft ID.
- Stack Size is the maximum stack size for this item. While some items in Minecraft are stackable up to 64, other items can only be stacked up to 16 or 1. (NOTE: These stack sizes are for vanilla Minecraft only. If you are running a mod, some mods may change the stack size for an item.)
- Platform is the platform that applies.
- Version(s)Â is the Minecraft version numbers that the Minecraft ID and Name are valid for.
Give Command for Magma Block
Give Command in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.13, 1.14, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17, 1.18, 1.19 and 1.19.4, the /give command for Magma Block is:
/give @p magma_block 1
In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.10, 1.11 and 1.12, the /give command for Magma Block is:
/give @p magma 1 0