Combine Stonecutters with Other Damage Methods

Building Efficient Multi-Stage Traps

Stonecutters work best as part of a larger damage system. Combine them with other mechanics to create traps that efficiently eliminate mobs.

Effective Combinations

1. Stonecutters + Fall Damage — Place stonecutters at the bottom of a fall shaft so mobs take damage from both sources

2. Stonecutters + Suffocation — Use pistons to push mobs into stonecutter areas, dealing cumulative damage

3. Stonecutters + Cacti — Surround stonecutters with cacti to damage mobs from multiple angles

4. Stonecutters + Drowning — Combine with water to slowly damage mobs while they're trapped

Design Considerations

Since stonecutters only deal half a heart per contact, they're most effective when:

• Mobs are forced to cross them multiple times
• They're paired with faster-acting damage sources
• The trap forces mobs to linger on stonecutters rather than pass through quickly

Test your trap design with a few mobs first to ensure it works as intended before scaling it up for your main grinder.