End Rod

End Rods are an upcoming decorative light source that emits white particles.

Obtaining
End rods can be obtained by any tool or block. They will also be broken if run over by flowing water.

Natural generation
End rods generate naturally all over end cities. They may spawn upright on the outside of towers, and they may spawn sideways inside of towers.

Usage


End rods are primarily used as light sources and decoration. They can be placed on any surface of any block, including other End rods. They will not break if their supporting block is broken. Gravity-affected blocks like sand or gravel will not break if they fall onto an End rod, since they are treated as solid blocks. As such, they can be pushed and pulled by pistons.

Inside End cities, they may be used as a staircase to climb some towers.

Light
End rods emit a light level of 14 (same as torches), and will melt snow layers and ice within a 2-block radius.

Trivia

 * When placed on their sides, directly above full blocks, end rods can be used as a form of stairs.
 * End rods are slightly taller than slabs when placed horizontally: 0.526 blocks tall compared to 0.5 blocks of a slab.
 * If placed on a mob's head using commands, end rods rotate so that it looks like the horn of a unicorn.