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Traveling in Minecraft is not easy, when you want to go vertically, whether to create blocks or create items like ladders. Also when coming down is not easy, you have to avoid fall damage. No doubt there’s no lack of transportation in the world of Minecraft but water elevators keep things compact. In this blog, we’ll walk you through how to make a water elevator in Minecraft, explain the science behind it, and provide design tips to fit your base’s aesthetic.
Fastest Way to Build Water Elevator in Minecraft
Before jumping in, these are materials that you need:
Items and its purpose:
- Glass (block) to build elevator shafts.
- Water bucket to fill the elevator with water.
- Kelp helps to turn water flow into source blocks.
- Soul sand creates bubble elevator that pushes you up.
- Magma Block creates bubble elevator that pushes you down.
- Door or sign to prevent water from flowing out.
How Water Elevators Work in Minecraft
Let’s understand the mechanics, it’s simple but magical.
Soul sand + water source blocks = Bubble stream results lift entities upward.
Magma block + water blocks = Bubble stream that pulls entities downward.
How to Make Water Elevator in Minecraft Step by Step
Step 1: Building the Elevator Shaft
- Start by creating a vertical tube using glass blocks. Make it at least 2 blocks high and 1 block wide inside.
- A common layout is a 1×1 vertical tunnel enclosed on all four sides.
- Leave an opening where you’ll walk in/out of the elevator.
Step 2: Place the Floor Block
- For an upward elevator, place soul sand at the bottom.
- For a downward elevator, place a magma block.
Step 3: Fill with Water
- Put water at the top of the elevator which then lets it flow down.
- Now, place kelp from the bottom, which stands on the soul sand or magma and grow it all the way up. Kelp auto-converts flowing water into source blocks.
- Break the kelp when you reach the top.
Step 4: Prevent Water from Spilling
- Add a door, fence gate, or sign at the entrance to stop the water from leaking out while allowing you to walk through.
Step 5: Test It!
- Step into the elevator shaft.
- If built correctly:
- Soul Sand will create bubbles that push you up rapidly.
- Magma Block will pull you down smoothly.
- You’ll rise or fall at full speed without needing to press any buttons!
Final Thoughts
Making a water elevator in Minecraft is not just a practical solution, it’s also fun and customizable. Whether you’re playing in creative or survival, it’s one of the easiest ways to turn your base into a high-tech (or high-magic!) place.
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