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Breaking the un-breakable. It sounds impossible, right? In the world of Minecraft, there is a seemingly invincible block that stands in your way: bedrock.

This strong, gray block is at the bottom of the Overworld and the top of the Nether, acting as an impenetrable barrier. You cannot break it with a diamond pickaxe or even a massive pile of TNT. It is not intended to be broken in Survival mode, but like many Minecraft mysteries, there are ways to get around it.

The bedrock block is supposed to be a permanent fixture, but clever players have found glitches and bugs to overcome this challenge.

Why would you even want to break bedrock? Many players want to get on top of the Nether roof to build and travel long distances. The Nether roof is a vast, flat area that lets you create long-distance travel nether portal systems. It is also an area where mobs cannot spawn, making it a safe space. This article will show you how to get to the Nether roof by breaking or phasing through bedrock.

Can You Even Break Bedrock In Minecraft?

The answer is yes and no. From the game developer's point of view, it is impossible to break bedrock in survival mode without using exploits. As a beginner, you must understand that the bedrock block is meant to be permanent. But because of how Minecraft is coded, there are glitches and bugs that you can use to your advantage. These glitches and bugs are often version-specific, so a method that works in one version of the game may not work in another. You will often see players on the internet search for and find new ways to break bedrock with each new version of the game.

The Minecraft community is constantly finding new methods to break bedrock. These methods usually involve exploiting the game's physics. For example, some methods may cause a piston to become a headless piston. Another example could involve using a piston in a way that it creates a glitch that allows you to move through a solid block.

One thing to keep in mind: These methods are not a straightforward tutorial. They require a good bit of luck and patience, so do not be discouraged if you do not succeed on your first try. Make sure you read articles on the method you choose to get all the details.

How To Phase Through Bedrock

Before we get into how to break bedrock and remove the block, you must know that the easiest way to get to the Nether roof is to phase through the bedrock. This is a much quicker method and requires far fewer materials. It is a method that many players use, and it is a good way to start if you are a beginner. This method does not remove the bedrock block, but it does allow you to get through it to the Nether roof.

Using A Boat (Version 1.8-1.16.5)

This method is a bit older, but it is one of the most common ways to phase through the Nether ceiling. This method is often used in older versions of Minecraft. To get to the top of the Nether ceiling, you will need to find a spot with a bedrock block with only one block of space above it. The bedrock block should be at the Y-level of 127, which is a key number for the Nether roof.

Here are the details of what you need to do:

  • Place a boat on a block next to the single space.

  • The boat should be facing the single space where you want to go.

  • Get into the boat.

  • While inside the boat, spam your movement keys. This will cause you to move around inside the boat.

  • After a short time, you will find that you have phased through the bedrock and are on top of the Nether roof.

  • It might take a bit of time, but with some practice, you will get the hang of it. This method is quick, easy, and requires almost no materials.

Using A Stair And An Ender Pearl

This is a great method for newer versions of Minecraft since it is still a working glitch. This is one of the more straightforward methods to get to the Nether roof. The main materials needed are an ender pearl, a stair block, and a block of your choice.

Here are the details of what you need to do:

  • Find a spot on the Nether ceiling where a bedrock block has two blocks of empty space above it.

  • Place a block of your choice next to one of the bedrock blocks on the Nether roof.

  • Place a stair block so that it is facing the bedrock block.

  • Throw the ender pearl at the edge of the stair block that is next to the bedrock block.

  • You will be teleported through the bedrock and onto the Nether roof.

  • This method is very reliable, but it does require an ender pearl, which can be difficult to find in the early parts of the game.

Methods To Break Bedrock

If you are determined to break bedrock and actually remove the block, there are methods for that, too. However, these are a bit more complex and often require a lot more resources and materials. These methods are for java edition only and may require you to have a good understanding of redstone.

Building A Bedrock Remover Machine

This method is a complex machine that uses pistons and redstone to break bedrock. The basic concept is to create a situation where a piston tries to push a block that is already being pushed, causing it to glitch and break a bedrock block. This method is not easy, and it requires a lot of trial and error.

Here are the details of what you need to do:

  • The materials needed for this machine are extensive and include a lot of obsidian, a nether portal, flint and steel, TNT, a minecart with TNT, and a lot of rail. You will also need pistons and redstone.

  • The machine must be built in a very specific way. You will place a piston on top of the bedrock block you want to break.

  • Next to the piston, you will place a couple of obsidian blocks and then two TNT blocks on top of the piston and the obsidian.

  • Place a lever on the obsidian and a trapdoor on the side of the obsidian.

  • Now, you will need to flick the lever to activate the TNT.

  • As soon as you flip the lever, you must get under the trapdoor and spam the key you have bound to "use item/place block" in your settings.

  • You should be spamming a piston into the same spot as the TNT as it explodes.

  • If done correctly, the explosion will cause a glitch that removes the bedrock block. This method is hard and takes a lot of practice to get the timing right. The success rate depending on the versions can vary.

Redstone Lag

This method is a bit simpler than the machine, but it is still hard. This method uses redstone to cause the game to hang for a short period, which can cause a piston to become a headless piston. The headless pistons are glitched pistons that do not have a head and can be used to push a block that a regular piston cannot push. This method uses a lot of redstone and pistons.

To make this method work, you need to find a spot on the Nether roof where a bedrock block has an open space. You then build a redstone circuit that creates a lot of lag. The materials for this method are a lot of redstone, pistons, TNT, obsidian, flint and steel, a minecart, and a rail. The basic principle is to spam a piston into a certain spot while a powerful redstone signal is running. The redstone lag will allow the piston to place and become a headless piston. This headless piston is able to push a block that is impossible to move otherwise.

The goal is to get the headless piston to push a block into the same spot as the bedrock block. This will cause the bedrock block to break. It is a great way to improve your redstone skills. This method can be tricky depending on your settings and how powerful your computer is. It is one of the more hard methods, but it can have a great success rate once you get the hang of it.

Conclusion

Breaking bedrock in Minecraft is a popular goal for many players, but it is not a straightforward task. As a beginner, it is crucial to understand that bedrock is a block not intended to be broken in survival mode. The reason it is possible is because of glitches and bugs in the game. These bugs are often versions-specific, so a method that works today might not work tomorrow.

There are two main methods to get to the Nether roof: phasing through bedrock or actually breaking it. Phasing through is a much easier and quicker method and requires fewer materials. It is a great way to start if you are a person who is a beginner. The Nether ceiling is a very useful place to build and can greatly improve your long-distance travel. The method of using an ender pearl and a stair is a very reliable method and is highly recommended.

The other method to break bedrock is to build a machine or create lag with redstone. These methods are much hard and require a lot of materials and a good understanding of redstone. They are a good way to challenge yourself and improve your Minecraft skills. Remember, all these methods require a bit of luck and patience.

The Minecraft community is constantly finding new methods and glitches to break bedrock. You can read this article again or search for relevant details to get a better understanding. Do not give up, and remember to have fun.