Degrade Blocks Into Less Refined Variants

Block Degradation Mechanic

Some blocks can be crushed into less refined or damaged versions of themselves. This creates a downgrade chain—useful for creating specific materials or for decorative purposes.

Examples of Degradation

Stone can be crushed into cobblestone. Other blocks may degrade into cracked, weathered, or mossy variants. The exact chains depend on which recipes are enabled in your mod configuration.

Using Degradation in Builds

1. Identify which blocks degrade by testing them with an anvil or checking recipe files.

2. Set up a crusher using pistons and redstone (see the farm guide for automation details).

3. Collect the degraded output with hoppers for use in your builds.

Practical Applications

• Create aged or weathered aesthetic blocks for builds.
• Process refined blocks into raw materials for crafting chains.
• Build decorative structures using the variety of degraded block variants.

Tips

• Degradation is one-way—you can't reverse it with anvils alone.
• Combine multiple degradation steps to create unique material chains.
• Use this mechanic alongside other mods for expanded building possibilities.