Cracked Deepslate Tiles

What are Cracked Deepslate Tiles?

Cracked Deepslate Tiles are a weathered variant of Deepslate Tiles in Minecraft. They have a fractured, aged appearance, making them ideal for creating ruins, dungeons, and worn-down structures.

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Where Can Cracked Deepslate Tiles Be Found?

Cracked Deepslate Tiles do not generate naturally and must be obtained by smelting regular Deepslate Tiles in a Furnace. Deepslate Tiles themselves are crafted from Deepslate Bricks, which are made using Deepslate found underground below Y-level 0. More details about Deepslate mining can be found in the Deepslate Guide.

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What Can Players Do with Cracked Deepslate Tiles?

Cracked Deepslate Tiles are mainly used for decorative purposes, adding an aged or damaged look to structures. They work well in fortress builds, abandoned ruins, and dark, medieval-style constructions. However, they cannot be crafted into Slabs, Stairs, or Walls. More details about Deepslate construction can be found in the Building Blocks Guide.

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The History of Cracked Deepslate Tiles in Minecraft

Cracked Deepslate Tiles were introduced in Minecraft version 1.17 as part of the Caves & Cliffs update, expanding Deepslate-based building materials.

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Interesting Fact or Real-Life Connection

Cracked Deepslate Tiles resemble real-world slate and basalt tiles, which naturally develop cracks over time due to weathering, earthquakes, or erosion. Ancient ruins often have cracked stone tiles, similar to their Minecraft counterpart.

For further exploration of Deepslate crafting and mining, visit the Rusty Ingot knowledge base to learn more about Deepslate Guide, Building Blocks Guide, and Crafting Recipes.