Working elevators can now be built in Minecraft, but the mechanics of it can be a little confusing. There are pistons, and slime blocks, and much more when it comes to the different options for working elevators. So, for those of you just starting out, here’s a guide that will show you exactly how to build a simple elevator. Even better, you will need only eight things to build it with!

How to Build a Working Elevator in  Minecraft

Building the Elevator Foundation

To build a working elevator in Minecraft, you will need Redstone, Observers, Slime Blocks, Obsidian, Sticky Pistons, regular Pistons, two buttons, and any decorative blocks of your choice. You should start with the bottom of the elevator as it will consist of the pistons needed to push the elevator up.  To make things more clear, we will number the Sticky Pistons and Observers accordingly for reference.

First, you will need to dig a hole that is about five blocks by three blocks by four blocks (Length x Width x Height). The hole will be four blocks deep in order for you to hide your mechanism underneath the elevator platform as it can be quite tall. Once the hole is dug, you will need to place a Sticky Piston (1) on the front wall. Make sure it is facing the back. Go ahead and place a decorative block on top of the Sticky Piston (1) with some Redstone on top. Then place another decorative block with a button attached to it on top of that. This will be the button that activates the entire mechanism.

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Then attach another decorative block to the Sticky Piston’s (1) front, and place an Obsidian block in front of it. However, make sure there is a one-block gap between them. You will then place two Slime blocks on top of the Obsidian. On the lowest Slime, attach an Observer (1) block to the side of it. This Observer (1) needs to have its face pointed downwards in order for it to observe the gap between the Obsidian and the Sticky Piston. When the Sticky Piston (1)  goes off it will power the Observer (1), and then that Observer(1)  will power the Sticky Piston (2) you will place on top of it.

This Sticky Piston (2)  needs to be facing upwards, and then you will place two more Slime blocks on top of it. Just like before, you are going to attach another Observer(2) to the Slime block. However, this Observer (2) needs to be attached to the side of the topmost Slime and needs to have its face facing the sky. This is in order for it to power the Sticky Piston (3) that will be placed below it. As the Sticky Piston (1) is moving the slime tower, the Observer (2) will observe the change in height and power the Sticky Piston (3) below it.

Place two more Slime blocks below the Sticky Piston (3), and then you’re done with the bottom mechanism. Remember to attach another block to the button block before moving on. This will be the block you ride up in the elevator.

Building the Top of the Elevator

For the top, you can build it as high as you’d like, but you will be needing more Redstone, another button, Obsidian, and a regular Piston. So at the top, build a frame for your elevator, and at the center of that frame, you are going to attach the Obsidian on one side and the button block on the other. Then, place a decorative block to the back of the Obsidian. This block will be used to attach the regular Piston beneath it. Make sure you use a regular Piston as a Sticky Piston will cause the entire elevator to stop.

After that, all you need to do is run a line of Redstone on the top of those four blocks. When you press the button, it will activate the piston and push the mechanism downwards. And there you have it! This is one of the easier ways to build an elevator. It’s also customizable. So, go ahead and make it as big or small as you’d like. Just as long as it fits in your Minecraft world and the adventures you have in it. However, just in case you need a more visual reference, here is a video of an even simpler elevator design!