Minecraft 1.20 SkyBlock: Gameplay Ideas

In this guide, we'll dig into some of the exciting new possibilties in SkyBlock with the latest Minecraft 1.20 update. Grab your pickaxes!

Bamboo Raft Minecraft
Bamboo Raft Minecraft

First up, we've got the all-new Bamboo blocks, and oh boy, are they a game-changer. Crafted from the new Block of Bamboo, which you can make with 9 bamboo pieces, the Bamboo Planks can be used to create a variety of items from buttons and doors to fences, pressure plates, and even bamboo rafts​.

And don't forget about the Bamboo Mosaic, a plank variant, that can be crafted by arranging 2 bamboo slabs in a vertical strip​. Imagine the unique aesthetic you could bring to your SkyBlock 1.20 world with these!

Cherry Tree Minecraft
Cherry Tree Minecraft

Next, let's talk Cherry Trees. These beauties come with their own set of Cherry Logs and Cherry Planks. Just like with Bamboo, you can craft all sorts of items, including boats and chests, from Cherry Planks​. What's cooler? The Cherry Leaves emit pretty pink particles underneath them​. Picture this: A cherry blossom-themed island in SkyBlock. Dreamy, right?

Cherry Hanging Sign
Cherry Hanging Sign

But wait, there's more. 1.20 also introduces the Hanging Sign, a pricier but way cooler variant of regular signs. Crafted with 2 chains and 6 stripped logs, these signs come in 11 variants, including Bamboo and Cherry​. They're perfect for making your SkyBlock base look a little more homey and organized.

Calibrated Sculk Sensor Minecraft
Calibrated Sculk Sensor Minecraft

We also can't ignore the Calibrated Sculk Sensor, a new type of sculk sensor that lets you filter vibrations based on their frequency level. Crafted with 1 sculk sensor and 3 amethyst shards, it has a detection radius of 16 blocks and lasts 10 game ticks when active​. Just think of the advanced Redstone contraptions you could create on a 1.20 skyblock server with this baby!

Now, let's talk about the Chiseled Bookshelf, crafted with 6 planks and 3 wooden slabs, it's not just a pretty face. It can store up to six books without any interface​. Consider this for your enchanting room or just as a cute library corner in your SkyBlock home.

Decorated Pot Minecraft
Decorated Pot Minecraft

Lastly, we have the Decorated Pot. This fragile, yet adorable, item can be crafted with any 20 pottery sherds or brick items. It's easy to break, but it can also be collected intact with Silk Touch or an empty hand​ cracked. A nice little touch of home to make your SkyBlock world a bit more cozy, don't you think?

There are still more items and blocks I haven't mentioned, so go check out the trails & tales update for yourselves. The sky's the limit, literally, with all the new things you can do in SkyBlock with the 1.20 update. So, what are you waiting for? Get crafting and let's see those sky-high creations!