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Spiky Spikes Wiki & Guide

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Adds wooden, stone, iron, golden, diamond, and netherite spikes that damage entities touching them.

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

Guides

Step-by-step, in-game.

Defeat the Wither Boss with SpikesWhy Spikes Work Against the Wither Netherite spikes are resistant to explosions and cannot be destroyed by the…Enchant Diamond and Netherite Spikes EfficientlyPrepare All Spikes Before Enchanting Gather every Diamond or Netherite spike you plan to enchant and place them…Farm Experience with Golden SpikesWhy Golden Spikes for XP Golden spikes drop experience without any loot—perfect if you want pure XP grinding without…Set Up a Basic Mob Farm with SpikesChoose Your Spike Tier Start with Stone or Iron spikes for your first farm. Stone spikes are cheap to craft and kill…

Recipes

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

Crafting · 6

Blocks

Diamond SpikeGolden SpikeIron SpikeNetherite SpikeStone SpikeWooden Spike

Frequently asked questions

How do I make my first spikes?
Start with Wooden Spikes using wood planks, then progress through Stone and Iron as you gather better materials. Each tier requires increasingly better resources, following the standard Minecraft crafting progression.
What's the difference between Iron and Golden spikes?
Iron Spikes drop normal loot but no experience, while Golden Spikes drop only experience with no loot. Choose based on whether you need resources or XP for enchanting.
Can I enchant Stone or Iron spikes?
No, only Diamond and Netherite Spikes can accept sword enchantments via an anvil. Lower tiers cannot be enchanted.
Why should I gather all my Diamond spikes before enchanting?
Enchanted books can be applied to an entire stack at once, so enchanting all your spikes together uses fewer books than enchanting them separately later.
Do spikes damage the player?
No, spikes deal no damage to players, so you can safely walk through your mob farm without taking hits.
Will the Wither destroy my Netherite spikes?
No, Netherite Spikes are resistant to explosions and cannot be destroyed by the Wither, making them ideal for boss farms.
What happens if I use Wooden spikes on a mob?
Wooden Spikes slowly damage mobs but never deliver a killing blow, so mobs will survive indefinitely unless hit by another source of damage.
Can I use Diamond and Netherite spikes together in one farm?
Yes, you can mix spike tiers in the same farm to suit different purposes—for example, using Golden Spikes for XP and Diamond Spikes for loot.
Do spikes work on all mobs?
Spikes damage mobs that fall or touch them, but effectiveness depends on the spike tier and the mob type; refer to your farm design to ensure proper mob flow.
How fast can spikes kill mobs compared to other methods?
Higher-tier spikes like Diamond and Netherite deal significant damage quickly, making them far more efficient than manual killing for large-scale mob farms.