Stairs are blocks that allow the player to change elevation without jumping. They allow for easier movement over areas that the player would normally have to climb. Stairs can "merge" with other stairs when they meet at right angles, to create a smooth transition. This can be useful for making a roof, floor recess, etc. Stairs will naturally occur in NPC Villages and in Nether Fortresses.
Stairs can be crafted from six Wooden Planks , six Cobblestone Blocks, six Bricks , six Stone Bricks, six Sandstone Bricks, six Nether Bricks, or 6 Nether Quartz Blocks producing four stairs per craft. Upon destroying the block after placement, it will yield only one of the material used to craft it.