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The Minecraft Cobblestone (Generator)

In the past 15 years of its existence, Minecraft has added numerous new blocks and mechanics to the base game. Besides the innocuous dirt and planks that form the basis of early building in Minecraft, cobblestone is the oldest block to still exist in the current game. However, even after all this time, Minecraft cobblestone is still one of the most used blocks in the game. Let us introduce you to it in more detail.

Minecraft Cobblestone Overview

  • one of the oldest and easy-to-come-by resources
  • basic material for building
  • good explosion resistance 
  • generated by mixing lava and water
  • can cause a silverfish infestation 

Where to Find Cobblestone in Minecraft

Minecraft cobblestone is mostly found underground, with it being most likely being found at y-level -41. However, you can also find MC cobblestone in a lot of other places – it is scattered pretty much everywhere in the Minecraft world. Besides the underground, you can find Minecraft cobblestone in the following locations:

Minecraft cobblestone is easy to mine, requiring only a wooden pickaxe to be dropped. Still, due to its high resistance, it takes longer to mine than concrete, for example, but it is far more explosion resistant. Another method that provides you with endless cobblestone is the famous cobblestone generator.

The Cobblestone Generator

Especially for large buildings, a huge supply of Minecraft cobblestone is necessary. Collecting Minecraft cobblestone in the ways we have described until now would be rather tedious. There is a simple and very effective way to produce as much cobblestone as you could ever want, however. This is how to make cobblestone in Minecraft:

lava + flowing water = cobblestone 

By using the interaction between lava and flowing water, you can build your very own Minecraft cobblestone generator. While there are a lot of different variants, we will show you a simple one you can still build upon later.

A working Minecraft cobblestone generator

Building a Cobblestone Generator

To build a cobblestone generator, you need:

  • some random blocks  
  • 1x water bucket 
  • 1x lava bucket

As you can see, you don’t need many ingredients to build your very own cobblestone generator. Now, the process of building it is just as easy. 

  1. For an easy version of the cobblestone generator, dig 4 holes in the ground in a row, with a depth of 1 block each.
  2. Dig one of the middle slots 1 block deeper.
  3. Add water to the side of the row where there is only one block before the deeper part. This way the water will flow down the hole without flowing into the rest of the spaces.
  4. Add lava from the other end of the row.
    !Important! Add the water first and the lava second. Otherwise the lava will spread before it is extinguished by the water.
  5. The lava and the water meet in the middle and the coveted Minecraft cobblestone is created.

This process is actually infinite, as the newly created Minecraft cobblestone will prevent the 2 liquids from meeting, until it is removed and a new Minecraft cobblestone block is created. Be sure to never let the water touch the lava source, as this would convert it to obsidian, ending the process.

Of course, this design is only the basis for further upgrades, which can even make your cobblestone generator automatic. By creating a stair within the construct, you can ensure that the conversion to obsidian will never occur. Meanwhile, adding a piston that moves the finished Minecraft cobblestone blocks from their final position lets you collect the Minecraft cobblestone in batches. As you can see, there are numerous ways to upgrade your cobblestone generator even further.

Towers can be built with cobblestone

What to Use Cobblestone for in Minecraft

Minecraft cobblestone is an excellent building material, both because it is so easily accessible and because it has high explosive resistance. In other words, if you find yourself having a lot of creepers around, you should build the foundation of your house out of cobblestone. Additionally, Minecraft cobblestone has a rustic stone charm that exudes stability and resilience.  

Minecraft Cobblestone Recipes

As we discussed before, Minecraft cobblestone is one of the most versatile blocks in the world of Minecraft. As such, listing each and every cobblestone recipe would take too much time. Instead, we have prepared some categories and examples that give you an idea of what to use cobblestone for in Minecraft.

A) Further  materials

Minecraft cobblestone can be used as the basis for both new blocks and variants of the cobblestone itself. This includes mossy cobblestone, andesite and diorite. As an example, this is how you craft mossy cobblestone:

  • 1x stone brick + 1x vines or 1x moss block = 1x mossy stone brick

Diorite is made by combining cobblestone and nether quartz. Combining it with Minecraft cobblestone again yields andesite. 

B) Village upgrades

You can use Minecraft cobblestone to provide your home base with more utility stands. One is the blast furnace which you can use to transform wood into charcoal, for example. Another is the brewing stand:

  • 1x blaze rod + 3x cobblestone = 1x brewing stand

The brewing stand also serves as a job site for the cleric villager, opening more possibilities towards brewing your own potions. 

C) Redstone constructs

As it forms a solid outer shell, Minecraft cobblestone is often used for redstone constructs. The dispenser, observer and piston are all crafted by using cobblestone. As an example, the dropper also uses this material:

  • 7x cobblestone + 1x redstone dust = 1x dropper

D) Building blocks

Some players often ask how to make a cobblestone wall without losing out on the material. The standard cobblestone wall recipe is:

  • 6x cobblestone = 6x cobblestone wall

While a 1-to-1 conversion seems good at first, it can lead to you wasting cobblestone if you only need 4 walls, for instance. By using a stonecutter, you can circumvent this hassle. In this same way, you can also craft slabs and stairs.

E) Weapons

As with many building materials, cobblestone can be used to craft different weapons. Both the axe and the sword have a Minecraft cobblestone variant:

  • 2x cobblestone + 1x stick = 1x stone sword

While these weapons are not very strong, they are easy to craft and basically always available.

F) Tools

Similar to the weapons category, Minecraft cobblestone can be used to craft a variety of tools. These include the hoe and the shovel, as well as the iconic pickaxe:

  • 3x cobblestone + 2x stick = 1x stone pickaxe

G) Armor trim

Finally, Minecraft cobblestone is used in a number of armor trim recipes. Namely, it is used in the sentry armor trim and the coast armor trim, as well as the vex armor trim:

This list should have made it clear that Minecraft cobblestone is not only used in a wide variety of recipes but also that these recipes occur for the most part of the game, regardless of your progress. From early-game staples like stone swords and tools to late-game achievements regarding armor trims, Minecraft cobblestone is at your side all the way.

Tip:

Besides the Minecraft cobblestone recipes we have already discussed, cobblestone can also be used in a furnace. By firing any fuel while the Minecraft cobblestone is inside the furnace, you can produce normal stone.

Minecraft Cobblestone: The Silverfish Problem

Occasionally, you will encounter a Minecraft cobblestone block that can be broken far easier than others. Once you break it though, a small, aggressive mob breaks free and attacks you. They are called silverfish and they can become quite the nuisance very quickly. After you destroy an infested block they inhabit, they immediately become aggravated and start to attack you.

While they only do 0.5 hearts of damage per attack and only boast 8 health points, they more than make up for their weakness in numbers. Once a player attacks any one silverfish, they call their brethren to rise out of their Minecraft cobblestone blocks and join them in the fray. This can degenerate quickly into a whole silverfish plague. To top it all off, you can’t even see if a block is infected before you break it. However, if you approach a silverfish, you can hear a hissing sound. 

How to prevent a Silverfish Plague

There is something you can do to prevent a plague like this, however. By using the ‘silk touch’ enchantment, even infested Minecraft cobblestone blocks simply drop as themselves rather than spawning a silverfish. If you prefer other enchantments but do not want to deal with the silverfish, you can also try to kill every single one of them with one hit. This makes it impossible for them to call for reinforcements. 

Conclusion: Minecraft Cobblestone 

Minecraft Cobblestone stands as one of the game’s most fundamental and versatile resources. From its easy obtainability through mining stone blocks to its numerous applications in crafting and building, cobblestone is indispensable to both novice and veteran players alike. Whether used to construct sturdy shelters, craft essential tools and furnaces, or serve as a core component in more complex structures and mechanisms, its importance cannot be overstated. Mastering the use of cobblestone is a key step in a player’s journey, facilitating progress and creativity within the expansive world of Minecraft. As you continue to explore, build and survive, Minecraft cobblestone remains a reliable cornerstone of your virtual endeavors. Which also makes a Minecraft cobblestone generator so important. To construct the bedrock of your hopes and dreams, hop onto a Minecraft server from G-Portal and lay the foundation to your future!

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