Skyblock 1.16.5 -

Don't waste space with a massive 3x3 pool. In 1.16.5, you only need a : Dig a 2x2 hole (1 block deep). Place a water bucket in two opposite corners . You can now pull water from any corner infinitely. Bartering is King

In version 1.16+, you are no longer limited to just cobblestone. Basalt is a high-value building block and can often be traded or used for unique crafting.

Set up a Zombie Pigman farm (using turtle eggs as bait). Trade: Toss gold ingots at Piglins. SkyBlock 1.16.5

Bone meal them to reach high build limits quickly without burning through your wood supply.

When lava touches the space above Soul Soil and adjacent to Blue Ice, it instantly turns into Basalt . Don't waste space with a massive 3x3 pool

Basalt breaks faster than cobblestone with a pickaxe, making your early-game grind much more efficient. 💧 Infinite Water (The Compact Way)

To master , the most helpful piece of advice is to maximize your cobblestone generator by turning it into a "Basalt Generator." You can now pull water from any corner infinitely

If you make it to a Warped Forest biome (or get the items from bartering), use : They grow upward naturally. They act like ladders but don't require wood to craft.