What Are Purpur Slabs?
Purpur slabs are decorative building blocks from the End dimension that come in handy for construction and detailing. You get 6 slabs every time you craft them, making them an efficient build material for all your creative projects.
Where to Find Purpur Slabs in Creative Mode
Java Edition (PC/Mac)
You can find purpur slabs in the Creative Inventory under the Building Blocks tab. They’re available in Minecraft 1.9 through 1.20.
What You Need to Craft Purpur Slabs
You’ll need just one thing:
- 3 Purpur Blocks
How to Craft Purpur Slabs
Step 1: Open Your Crafting Table
First, open your crafting table to bring up the 3×3 crafting grid.
Step 2: Place the Purpur Blocks
Put 3 purpur blocks in the middle row of the crafting grid, all three slots in a horizontal line. This is the basic recipe for slabs in Minecraft.
Once you arrange them correctly, 6 purpur slabs will appear on the right side of the crafting window.
Step 3: Move to Inventory
Click the purpur slabs and drag them into your inventory. That’s it. You’re done.
Item ID and Name
Java Edition
| Item | ID Name | Stack Size | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purpur Slab | minecraft:purpur_slab | 64 | 1.9 – 1.20 |
Using Purpur Slabs in Commands
Give Command
To get purpur slabs with the /give command:
/give @p purpur_slab 1
In older versions (1.9-1.12), use this instead:
/give @p purpur_slab 1 0
Block States for Purpur Slabs
Purpur slabs have a few properties you can control:
| Block State | Values | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| type | bottom / top / double | bottom | Whether the slab is on the bottom, top, or a double block |
| waterlogged | true / false | false | Whether water is inside the block |
Ways to Use Purpur Slabs
Purpur slabs work great for stairs, decorative detailing, and custom terraforming. You can combine them with purpur blocks and pillars to build End-themed structures that look polished and intentional.