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End rods are decorative light sources that emit white particles.

Obtaining

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

Crafting

Ingredients Crafting recipe
Blaze Rod +
Popped Chorus Fruit

4

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

EndRodPositions

End rods in various positions on purpur blocks.

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 oriented vertically, but will break on a rod oriented horizontally. End rods can be pushed and pulled by pistons, no matter the orientation.

Inside some end city towers, they are positioned so the player may use them to climb the tower, similar to a spiral staircase.

Light

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

Data values

Block data

See also: Data values
DV Description
0 Facing down
1 Facing up
2 Facing north
3 Facing south
4 Facing west
5 Facing east

Block states

See also: Block states

Java Edition:

Name Default value Allowed values Description
facingupdown
east
north
south
up
west
The direction to the end rod, from the block it is attached to; also the direction the white end points.
Opposite from the direction the player faces when placing an end rod, and opposite from the wider end.

Bedrock Edition:

NameMetadata Bits Default value Allowed valuesValues for
Metadata Bits
Description
facing_direction0x1
0x2
0x4
00
1
2
3
4
5
0
1
2
3
4
5
The direction to the end rod, from the block it is attached to; also the direction the white end points.
  • 0: Facing down
  • 1: Facing up
  • 2: Facing north
  • 3: Facing south
  • 4: Facing west
  • 5: Facing east

History

release
1.9
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[[Category:Planned]]

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[[Category:Minecraft Earth|Items]]</li></ul>
15w31aAdded end rods.
15w38aHeight of the end rod, when placed sideways, changed from 0.5625 of a block to 0.625, now matching its model.
The end rod can no longer be stepped up onto like a slab.
15w44bAdded crafting recipe for end rods.
pocket upcoming
1.0
{{Extension DPL}}<ul><li>[[Nether Quartz|Nether Quartz]]<br/>{{About|the item|the ore|Nether Quartz Ore|the mineral block|Block of Quartz|other uses|Quartz}}
{{Item
| image = Nether Quartz.png
|type=
| renewable = Yes
| stackable = Yes (64)
}}

'''Nether quartz''' is a white mineral found in [[the Nether]].

== Obtaining ==
{{see also|Nether Quartz Ore#Natural generation}}

=== Mining ===

[[Nether quartz ore]] mined using a [[pickaxe]] drops one unit of Nether quartz. If the pickaxe is enchanted with [[Fortune]], it may drop an extra unit per level of Fortune, up to a maximum of four with Fortune III. If the pickaxe is enchanted with [[Silk Touch]], the ore drops itself.

=== Chest loot ===
{{LootChestItem|nether-quartz}}

=== Smelting ===
{{Smelting
|Nether Quartz Ore
|Nether Quartz
|0,2
}}

=== Bartering ===

[[Piglin]]s may [[barter]] 5–12 nether quartz when given a [[gold ingot]].

== Usage ==

=== Crafting ingredient ===
{{crafting usage}}

=== Trading ===

Expert-level stone mason [[villagers]] have a {{frac|1|33}} chance to trade one [[emerald]] for 12 Nether quartz {{in|java}}. This trade is always offered {{in|bedrock}}.

=== Smithing ingredient ===
{{Smithing
|head=1
|ingredients=Any Armor Trim +<br/>Any Armor Piece + <br/>Nether Quartz
|Any Armor Trim Smithing Template
|Netherite Chestplate
|Nether Quartz
|Quartz Trim Netherite Chestplate
|showdescription=1
|description = All armor types can be used in this recipe,<br/>a netherite chestplate is shown as an example.<br/>
|tail=1
}}

;Trim color palette
The following color palette is shown on the designs on trimmed armor:
*{{TrimPalette|nether quartz}}

== Data values ==
=== ID ===
{{edition|java}}:
{{ID table
|edition=java
|showforms=y
|generatetranslationkeys=y
|displayname=Nether Quartz
|spritetype=item
|nameid=quartz
|form=item
|foot=1}}

{{edition|bedrock}}:
{{ID table
|edition=bedrock
|shownumericids=y
|showforms=y
|notshowbeitemforms=y
|generatetranslationkeys=y
|displayname=Nether Quartz
|spritetype=item
|nameid=quartz
|id=524
|form=item
|foot=1}}

== History ==

{{History|java}}
{{History||1.5|snap=13w01a|[[File:Nether Quartz JE1 BE1.png|32px]] Added Nether quartz. 
|Nether quartz is used to craft [[daylight sensor]]s and [[redstone comparator]]s.}}
{{History|||snap=January 4, 2013|slink=http://twitter.com/jeb_/status/287481098760499201|[[Jeb]] tweeted that Nether quartz would be used for more decorative uses as well.}}
{{History|||snap=January 7, 2013|slink=http://twitter.com/jeb_/status/288311932304371712|Jeb tweeted a picture of some [[block of quartz]] tests potentially being replacements for the lack of limestone/marble in the game.}}
{{History|||snap=13w02a|Added [[block of quartz]], which is [[crafting|crafted]] with Nether quartz.}}
{{History||1.8|snap=14w02a|Nether quartz can now be used to craft [[granite]] and [[diorite]].}}
{{History||1.11|snap=16w39a|Nether quartz is now used to craft [[observer]]s.}}
{{History||1.13|snap=17w47a|Prior to [[1.13/Flattening|''The Flattening'']], this [[item]]'s numeric ID was 406.}}
{{History||1.14|snap=18w43a|[[File:Nether Quartz JE2 BE2.png|32px]] The texture of Nether quartz has now been changed.}}
{{History|||snap=19w11a|Nether quartz is now [[trading|bought]] by [[villager]]s of the new mason profession.}}
{{History||1.16|snap=20w07a|Nether quartz now has a {{frac|1|109}} (~0.92%) chance of being offered by [[piglin]]s when [[bartering]], in a stack size of 1–4, making it [[renewable resource|renewable]].}}
{{History|||snap=20w09a|Nether quartz now has a {{frac|10|226}} (~4.42%) chance of being offered by piglins when bartering, in a stack size of 1–5.}}
{{History|||snap=20w10a|Nether quartz now has a {{frac|20|411}} (~4.87%) chance of being offered by piglins when bartering, in a stack size of 8-16.}}
{{History|||snap=20w11a|Nether quartz now has a {{frac|20|417}} (~4.80%) chance of being offered by piglins when bartering.}}
{{History|||snap=20w13a|Nether quartz now has a {{frac|20|424}} (~4.72%) chance of being offered by piglins when bartering.}}
{{History|||snap=20w16a|Nether quartz can now be found in [[bastion remnant]] chests.}}
{{History|||snap=20w20a|Nether quartz now has a {{frac|20|423}} (~4.73%) chance of being offered by piglins when bartering.}}
{{History||1.16.2|snap=20w28a|Nether quartz now has a {{frac|20|459}} (~4.36%) chance of being offered by piglins when bartering, in a stack size of 5-12.}}
{{History||1.20<br>(Experimental)|link=1.19.4|snap=23w04a|Nether quartz can now be used as an armor trim material.}}

{{History|pocket alpha}}
{{History||v0.6.0|[[File:Nether Quartz JE1 BE1.png|32px]] Added Nether quartz.}}
{{History||v0.12.1|snap=build 1|Nether quartz is no longer available from the [[Nether reactor]] and is now available from [[the Nether]].}}
{{History||v0.13.0|snap=build 1|Nether quartz is now used to craft [[daylight sensor]]s.}}
{{History||v0.14.0|snap=build 1|Nether quartz can now be used to craft [[redstone comparator]]s.}}
{{History||v0.15.0|snap=build 1|Nether quartz is now used to craft [[observer]]s.}}
{{History|bedrock}}
{{History||1.10.0|snap=beta 1.10.0.3|[[File:Nether Quartz JE2 BE2.png|32px]] The texture of Nether quartz has now been changed.
|Between 20 and 26 nether quartz can now be [[trading|sold]] to stone mason [[villager]]s.}}
{{History||1.11.0|snap=beta 1.11.0.4|[[Trading]] has now been changed, 12 Nether quartz can now be sold to stone mason villagers.}}
{{History||1.16.0|snap=beta 1.16.0.57|Nether Quartz can now be obtained from bartering with piglin.}}
{{History||1.19.80|snap=beta 1.19.80.21|Nether quartz can now be used as an armor trim material.}}

{{History|console}}
{{History||xbox=TU14|xbone=CU1|ps=1.04|wiiu=Patch 1|switch=1.0.1|[[File:Nether Quartz JE1 BE1.png|32px]] Added Nether quartz.}}
{{History||xbox=none|xbone=none|ps=1.90|wiiu=none|switch=none|[[File:Nether Quartz JE2 BE2.png|32px]] The texture of Nether quartz has now been changed.}}

{{History|New 3DS}}
{{History||0.1.0|[[File:Nether Quartz JE1 BE1.png|32px]] Added Nether quartz.}}
{{History|foot}}

== Issues ==

{{issue list}}

== Trivia ==

* All of the sensor related items that are craftable (comparator, daylight sensor, observer) are crafted with some Nether quartz involved.
* Nether quartz is essential in redstones, it represents semi conductor in real life.

== References ==

{{reflist}}

{{items}}

[[Category:Renewable resources]]

[[cs:Netheritový křemen]]
[[de:Netherquarz]]
[[es:Cuarzo del Nether]]
[[fr:Quartz du Nether]]
[[hu:Alvilági kvarc]]
[[ja:ネザークォーツ]]
[[ko:네더 석영]]
[[nl:Netherkwarts]]
[[pl:Kwarc]]
[[pt:Quartzo do Nether]]
[[ru:Кварц Нижнего мира]]
[[uk:Пекельний кварц]]
[[zh:下界石英]]</li><li>[[Kelp|Kelp]]<br/>{{About|the plant|the dried variant|Dried Kelp}}
{{For}}
{{Block
|image=Kelp.gif
|invimage=Kelp
|transparent=Yes
|tool=Any
|renewable=Yes
|stackable=Yes (64)
|flammable=No
|lavasusceptible=No
|light=No
|hardness=0}}

'''Kelp''' is an underwater plant that generates in most [[ocean]]s.

== Obtaining ==

=== Natural generation ===

Kelp naturally generates in any [[ocean]] [[biome]]s (except in [[Frozen Ocean|frozen]], [[Deep Frozen Ocean|deep frozen]] and [[Warm Ocean|warm]]), near and around [[seagrass]]. Each chunk has {{frac|1|18}} chance to generate a [[vegetation]] of kelp.

=== Breaking ===

Kelp can be mined instantly with any [[tool]] or with the player's fist. Removing water from the kelp block destroys the kelp. Breaking one part of a kelp stalk destroys all kelp [[block]]s above it. Each block drops a kelp [[item (entity)|item]].

=== Trading ===

Kelp can be bought from [[wandering trader]]s for 3 emeralds.

== Usage ==

Kelp can be placed underwater by hand, or anywhere by the use of [[commands]] such as {{cmd|setblock}}. Placing it by hand gives it a random {{code|age}} value between 0 and 24. Kelp can be placed only in [[water]] source blocks or downward-flowing water, not horizontally flowing water.

When placed in downward-flowing water, the flowing water transforms into a water source block,<ref>{{bug|MC-134229}}</ref> which is useful for faster [[bubble column]] elevator creation.

Any building block can be placed on top of a kelp plant, which is useful for building structures over a deep ocean without needing to build from the ocean floor (see also [[lily pad]]).

=== Cooking ingredient ===

{{smelting
| showname = 1
| Kelp
| Dried Kelp
| 0.1
}}

=== Composting ===

Placing kelp into a [[composter]] has a 30% chance of raising the compost level by 1.

=== Growth mechanics ===

Kelp can be planted on a broad variety of blocks. It grows underwater if it has either a source block of water or, {{in|Java}}, flowing water above it.<ref>{{bug|MC-133354}}</ref> Neither [[player]]s nor [[dispenser]]s can remove the water source block that kelp grows in without breaking the kelp first.

Kelp does not require any [[light]] level to grow. Kelp also grows without having [[sky]] access. [[Bone meal]] can be used to grow kelp by 1 block on each use.

Kelp, when planted, is generated with a randomly chosen age value, which can be checked when pressing [[Debug screen|<kbd>F3</kbd>]]{{only|java}}. The age value of a newly planted kelp plant varies randomly from 0 to 24. Each time the kelp grows in height by one block, the newly generated top of the kelp plant increases its age by 1. When the top block of the kelp plant reaches an age of 25, it stops growing. This means that kelp can naturally grow to a height between 2 (if the first kelp plant had an age of 24) and 26 blocks (if the first kelp plant had an age of 0). 

When a kelp plant block is broken, the age of the kelp plant block underneath is randomized to a value from 0 to 24 and the kelp continues growing until it reaches age 25. It is possible to use this mechanic to cultivate a kelp plant to increase its growth height beyond its natural maximum height of 26 blocks. This can be done by breaking the top-most block of the kelp plant each time it reaches age 25. A kelp plant cultivated by a player in this way repeatedly grows until it reaches the water surface.

Each time it receives a [[random tick]], kelp has a 14% chance of growing.

If [[shears]] are used on the topmost block of kelp, that block automatically sets its {{cd|age}} value to {{cd|25}} and stop growing.{{only|JE}}

=== Farming ===
{{Main|Tutorials/Kelp farming}}
Kelp farming is similar to farming [[sugar cane]], although kelp must be placed underwater. Automation of harvest is easier because items float up in water.

== Sounds ==
=== Generic ===
{{Sound table/Block/Wet grass}}
=== Unique ===
{{edition|java}}:
{{Sound table
|sound=Shear.ogg
|subtitle=Plant cropped
|source=block
|description=When the tip of kelp is cropped with [[Shears#Cropping growing plants|shears]]
|id=block.growing_plant.crop
|translationkey=subtitles.block.growing_plant.crop
|volume=1.0
|pitch=1.0
|distance=16
|foot=1}}

{{edition|bedrock}}: ''None''

== Data values ==
=== ID ===
{{edition|java}}:
{{ID table
|edition=java
|showforms=y
|generatetranslationkeys=y
|displayname=Kelp
|spritetype=block
|nameid=kelp}}
{{ID table
|displayname=Kelp Plant
|spritetype=block
|nameid=kelp_plant
|form=block
|foot=1}}

{{edition|bedrock}}:
{{ID table
|edition=bedrock
|firstcolumnname=Kelp
|shownumericids=y
|showforms=y
|generatetranslationkeys=y
|displayname=Item
|spritename=kelp
|spritetype=item
|nameid=kelp
|id=382
|form=item}}
{{ID table
|displayname=Block
|spritename=kelp
|spritetype=block
|nameid=kelp
|id=393
|form=block
|itemform=item.kelp
|translationkey=-
|foot=1}}

=== Block states ===
{{see also|Block states}}

{{/BS}}

== History ==
{{History|java classic}}
{{History||May 21, 2009|link=https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://notch.tumblr.com/post/110762705/my-list-on-tile-types-so-far|[[Notch]] shows interest in adding a "[[seaweed]]" [[block]].}}
{{History|java}}
{{History||November 18, 2017|link={{YouTubeLink|mAapz_nIC_Y}}|Kelp plants were shown in a clip of [[MineCon Earth]].}}
{{History||1.13|snap=18w07a|[[File:Kelp JE1 BE1.gif|32px]] [[File:Kelp (item) JE1 BE2.png|32px]] Added kelp.}}
{{History|||snap=18w07b|Kelp now behaves more like [[water]], meaning [[mob]]s can no longer spawn within the plant under water nor can they replenish their breath by [[swimming]] through it.}}
{{History|||snap=18w10a|[[File:Kelp JE2.gif|32px]] The texture for kelp has been overhauled.}}
{{History|||snap=18w14a|[[File:Kelp.gif|32px]] Top of the kelp textures have been shifted slightly downward.
|The generation rules for kelp have been changed, it now mainly generates in [[cold ocean]] [[biome]]s and can no longer generate in [[warm ocean]]s.}}
{{History|||snap=18w20a|The {{cd|kelp_top}} has been changed ID to {{cd|kelp}} and {{cd|kelp}} has been changed to {{cd|kelp_plant}}, for both the [[block]] and [[item]] forms.}}
{{History|||snap=pre2|Kelp is now destroyed by [[sponge]]s.<ref>{{bug|MC-127111}}</ref>}}
{{History|||snap=pre6|Added 5 new [[sound]] events that apply to kelp: <code>block.wet_grass.break</code>, <code>block.wet_grass.fall</code>, <code>block.wet_grass.hit</code>, <code>block.wet_grass.place</code>, and <code>block.wet_grass.step</code>.}}
{{History||1.14|snap=19w03a|Placing kelp into the new [[composter]] has a 10% chance of raising the compost level by 1.}}
{{History|||snap=19w05a|Kelp now has a 30% chance of increasing the compost level in a composter by 1.
|Added [[Wandering Trader|wandering trader]]s, which sell kelp.}}
{{History||1.16|snap=20w11a|Kelp can now be grown with [[bone meal]].}}
{{History|||snap=20w13a|Kelp has been moved from the Miscellaneous tab to the Decoration Blocks tab in the [[Creative inventory]].<ref name="misc decoration">https://bugs.mojang.com/browse/MC-174434</ref>}}
{{History||1.17|snap=20w46a|Kelp no longer generates on magma blocks.<ref>{{Bug|MC-185605|resolution=Fixed}}</ref>}}
{{History||1.18|snap=21w37a|Kelp now stops growing if [[shears]] are used on the tip.}}

{{History|bedrock}}
{{History||1.4.0|snap=beta 1.2.14.2|[[File:Kelp JE1 BE1.gif|32px]] [[File:Kelp (item) BE1.png|32px]] Added kelp.}}
{{History|||snap=beta 1.2.20.1|[[File:Kelp (item) JE1 BE2.png|32px]] The kelp [[item]] texture has been updated to the {{el|je}}'s.}}
{{History||1.5.0|snap=beta 1.5.0.4|[[File:Kelp.gif|32px]] The texture of the kelp plant has been updated.}}
{{History||1.10.0|snap=beta 1.10.0.3|Kelp can now be bought from [[wandering trader]]s for 3 [[emerald]]s.}}
{{History||1.11.0|snap=beta 1.11.0.1|Kelp can now be used to fill [[composter]]s.}}

{{History|console}}
{{History||xbox=TU69|ps=1.76|wiiu=Patch 38|[[File:Kelp.gif|32px]] [[File:Kelp (item) JE1 BE2.png|32px]] Added kelp.}}
{{History|foot}}

== Issues ==

{{issue list}}

== Trivia ==
* In real life, [[wikipedia:kelp|kelp]] is not considered a [[wikipedia:plant|plant]]. It is classified by scientists as a [[wikipedia:Brown algae|brown algae]].
** Kelp in real life absorbs nutrients directly from the water, instead of through its root-like structure, [[wikipedia:Holdfast (biology)|holdfast]], which merely attaches it to the seabed. This is in accordance with kelp being able to grow on almost any solid block in ''Minecraft''.

== Gallery ==
<gallery heights="60">
SeaPlantsMineConEarth2017.jpg|Kelp shown in a clip from MINECON Earth 2017. 
Kelp in ocean with Jappa textures.jpg|Naturally generated kelp in an [[ocean]] biome.
Kelp on shoreline.png|Naturally generated kelp near the shore.
Ocean life.png|An ocean with kelp visible in the far distance.
Kelp on Land.png|Kelp placed outside of [[water]] using the {{cmd|setblock}} command before 18w07b.
Waterless kelp.png|What kelp looks like without water (water removed using a [[resource pack]]).
Coral reef at night.png|Kelp within a [[coral reef]].
Floating Kelp.png|Kelp that generated in mid-air due to an [[ocean monument]]'s water cutting through it.
Kelp in ocean.jpg|Multiple kelps.
Kelp 255 blocks tall.png|Without obstacles, kelp can grow all the way to building limit.
ArgoMajor Kelp.jpg|First image of kelp in ''Bedrock Edition''.
</gallery>

== References ==
{{reflist}}

{{Blocks|vegetation}}
{{Items}}

[[Category:Plants]]
[[Category:Natural blocks]]
[[Category:Non-solid blocks]]

[[de:Seetang]]
[[es:Alga]]
[[fr:Algue]]
[[ja:コンブ]]
[[ko:켈프]]
[[pl:Wodorosty]]
[[pt:Alga]]
[[ru:Ламинария]]
[[th:สาหร่ายทะเล]]
[[zh:海带]]</li></ul>
build 1Added end rods.

Issues

Issues relating to "End Rod" are maintained on the bug tracker. Report issues there.

Trivia

  • If placed on a mob's head using commands, end rods rotate so that it looks like the horn of a unicorn.

Gallery

See also



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