Craft a Structural Pillar
Place one stripped log on a Crafting Table, then position two polished deepslate blocks on either side of it. This creates a structural pillar block that reinforces nearby ceilings.
Install Pillars Correctly
Place pillars vertically in your mine shafts and tunnels. Pillars can be 2 to 10 blocks tall. Position them so their top block is as close as possible to the ceiling you want to protect. Each pillar secures overhead stone blocks within a 12-block radius from its top.
Plan Your Support Network
Before mining a large area, place pillars strategically throughout the space. Space them so their protection zones overlap and cover all the ceiling blocks you plan to extract. This prevents red particle warnings and keeps your mine stable during extended mining sessions.
Pro Tip
Use pillars in combination with the Soul Lantern inspection system. Pillars turn dangerous red zones into safe cyan zones, letting you mine more efficiently without constant collapses interrupting your work.
