But why grub about in dark tunnels when you can create all the building ore you could ever possibly need, and then top it off with an overdose of some of the toughest stuff in Minecraft-obsidian-and do so without putting so much as a scratch on your new diamond pickaxe. Actually, unless you plan to live in a mud hut, you really can’t beat cold, hard stone. You can use them to create creeper-proof buildings, dwellings, and rail bridges across the sky. Ores are the building blocks of Minecraft. Save on diamonds and create a portal on the spot without mining obsidian.Generate all the stone you need for massive constructions.Create an endless expanse of self-healing cobblestone.Advanced Strategy Guide to Minecraft, The