What Pickaxe Can Break Netherite?
To break Netherite, you need a Diamond Pickaxe or a Netherite Pickaxe, as these are the only two types of pickaxes capable of mining Netherite blocks without causing them to drop nothing. The Diamond Pickaxe and Netherite Pickaxe are the most powerful pickaxes in the game, allowing players to mine Netherite blocks and other tough materials with ease.
Frequently Asked Questions
General Information
- What pickaxes can mine Netherite?: Netherite can only be mined with a Diamond Pickaxe or a Netherite Pickaxe.
- How do you destroy a Netherite pickaxe?: Although generally indestructible, Netherite in item form can be destroyed if it comes into contact with a cactus, just like any other item, or by blue wither skulls, which can break it and drop the item.
- Can Ancient Debris be broken with iron?: No, Ancient Debris is a special block that cannot be destroyed with explosions and cannot be mined with anything but a Diamond or Netherite Pickaxe.
Netherite Properties
- Can Netherite be broken?: Yes, Netherite in item form can be destroyed if it comes into contact with a cactus or is hit by blue wither skulls.
- What can Netherite be broken with?: Netherite can be broken by blue wither skulls, which drop the item, and it can also be destroyed by coming into contact with a cactus.
- Is Netherite better than diamond?: Yes, Netherite is better than diamond as it provides higher toughness and durability when used to upgrade armor, and it also offers knockback resistance, making players less vulnerable to arrows.
Mining and Crafting
- Can you break Netherite with a stone pickaxe?: No, Netherite can only be mined with a Diamond Pickaxe or a Netherite Pickaxe.
- What should I put Netherite on?: Netherite can be used to upgrade Diamond Helmet, Diamond Chestplate, Diamond Leggings, Diamond Boots, Diamond Sword, Diamond Pickaxe, Diamond Axe, and Diamond Shovel.
- What does Netherite look like?: Netherite Ore is a red block with a distinct pattern featuring one triangle in each corner and an X in the middle.
Rarity and Value
- How rare is Netherite?: Players have a 42.1% chance of finding one Netherite Ingot inside a treasure chest at the Bastion Remnant on Java and Bedrock.
- What is rarer than Netherite?: Emeralds are rarer than Netherite in multiple aspects.
- How many diamonds is Netherite worth?: Approximately, 1 Netherite scrap is worth about half a diamond block, or about 5 diamonds, and 1 Netherite bar is worth 2 diamond blocks.
Interactions with Other Game Elements
- Can Piglins give you Ancient Debris?: Yes, Piglins can drop Ancient Debris when killed, and players can also trade with them if they wear at least one piece of Gold armor.
- Will TNT destroy Ancient Debris?: No, TNT cannot destroy Ancient Debris because it is blast-resistant, but TNT can be used to expose Ancient Debris blocks.
- Can Netherite armor be blown up?: Netherite blocks are almost unbreakable, with the highest explosion resistance in the game, but Netherite items can be destroyed by cacti or blue wither skulls.