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Macaws Stairs Wiki & Guide

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Adds varied stair and platform building pieces for many materials, including balconies, railings, loft stairs, bulk stairs, and terrace stairs.

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Contents (6)
  1. Guides
  2. Processes
  3. Blocks
  4. Frequently asked questions
  5. Related mods

Guides

Step-by-step, in-game.

How to Build a Balcony with Railings in Macaw's StairsPick Your Material Set Macaw's Stairs gives every supported material a matching Balcony, Railing, Platform, and…How to Build Terrace Stairs for Gardens and SlopesWhen to Use Terrace Stairs Terrace Stairs are the outdoor, terraced variant — designed for gardens, hillsides,…How to Combine Platforms and Railings for WalkwaysPlan the Walkway Platform blocks in Macaw's Stairs are flat, thin building pieces — ideal for elevated walkways,…How to Make Loft Stairs for a Compact InteriorUnderstand What Loft Stairs Are For Loft Stairs in Macaw's Stairs are the steep, space-saving variant meant for tight…How to Mix Stair Variants for Detailed BuildsKnow Your Five Variants Macaw's Stairs gives each material five stair shapes: Compact, Loft, Bulk, Skyline, and…How to Use Bulk Stairs for Wide Grand StaircasesWhat Bulk Stairs Do Bulk Stairs are the chunky, wide variant in Macaw's Stairs. They read as heavy, structural steps…

Recipes

Every recipe the mod adds, grouped by how it is made.

Crafting · 96minecraft:stonecutting · 144

Blocks

240 blocks · showing 24. Browse all →

Acacia BalconyAcacia Bulk StairsAcacia Compact StairsAcacia Loft StairsAcacia PlatformAcacia RailingAcacia Skyline StairsAcacia Terrace StairsAndesite BalconyAndesite Bulk StairsAndesite Compact StairsAndesite Loft StairsAndesite PlatformAndesite RailingAndesite Skyline StairsAndesite Terrace StairsBirch BalconyBirch Bulk StairsBirch Compact StairsBirch Loft StairsBirch PlatformBirch RailingBirch Skyline StairsBirch Terrace Stairs

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Frequently asked questions

How do I craft Macaw's Stairs blocks?
Most variants are crafted in a crafting table using the base material (like planks, stone, or bricks) arranged in patterns similar to vanilla stairs. Open the recipe book and search the block name, or check JEI/REI for the exact layout of each variant.
What's the difference between loft stairs, bulk stairs, and terrace stairs?
Loft stairs are compact and steep for tight interiors, bulk stairs are wide and chunky for grand staircases, and terrace stairs are designed for outdoor slopes and gardens. Each has a distinct shape, so try all three in creative before committing in survival.
How do I place railings so they connect properly?
Place railings along the edge of a platform or balcony and they will auto-connect to adjacent railing pieces. Break and replace a piece if it doesn't link up, since connection depends on placement order and orientation.
Why won't my balcony or railing connect to the block next to it?
Railings and balconies only connect to matching pieces and to certain block faces, not to every block. Make sure you're using the same material variant and that the neighboring piece is oriented the same way.
Can I use these blocks with other mods' wood types or stones?
Macaw's Stairs only adds variants for the materials it ships with, so other mods' woods and stones won't have matching pieces unless that mod adds its own compatibility. You can still mix them visually with vanilla and other Macaw's mods.
Do these blocks work as actual stairs for walking up?
Yes, most variants are walkable and behave like vanilla stairs for movement, though some decorative pieces like railings and platforms are not meant for climbing. Test the specific piece in your build to confirm the collision shape.
How do I rotate or flip a stair piece after placing it?
Break and re-place the block while facing the direction you want, since orientation is set at placement time based on where you're looking. Some pieces also change shape depending on whether you place them on the top or side of a block.
Will Macaw's Stairs cause lag on a big build?
The mod adds many block variants, so large builds with thousands of these pieces can affect performance similar to any detailed build. Use them deliberately rather than spamming them, and consider chunk-friendly layouts on servers.
Can I use Macaw's Stairs on a server with friends?
Yes, as long as the mod is installed on both the server and each client, since it adds new blocks. Players without the mod won't be able to see or use the pieces correctly.
What's the best way to start building with this mod?
Pick one material you already have plenty of, craft a few of each variant (balcony, railing, platform, loft, bulk, terrace), and experiment in a small build first. Once you know how each shape sits, mixing variants becomes much faster.