Using Pink Petals for XP Farms in Trails and Tales
Trails and Tales opened up a dreamy garden aesthetic for many builders. The pink petals block is a new decorative piece that is perfectly suited for garden shaped XP farms. It is transparent and does not emit light which keeps farm lighting simple and predictable. In this guide we dive into how players can weave pink petals into XP farm designs without harming efficiency.
First a quick look at the block data behind pink petals. The block carries the internal id 1050 and the display name Pink Petals. It has zero hardness and zero blast resistance so it is easy to break with standard tools. It can stack up to 64 petals and is diggable. It is a transparent block that does not emit light and it accepts four facing directions north south east and west. There is also a flower amount state that ranges from 1 to 4 which lets you set subtle variations in appearance. When mined it drops a pink petal item. This combination makes pink petals a versatile canvas for garden style builds and practical farms alike.
When you design an XP farm the petals themselves do not generate XP. Instead they offer a flexible and attractive shell around your farm that does not interfere with core XP mechanics. The glow free surface means you can place them near lighting plans or redstone layouts without unintended consequences. The real power comes from using their states to craft visual signals and structured pathways for your farming space.
Practical ways to incorporate pink petals
- Create a petal corridor around the kill chamber to guide players and viewers. The facing state helps you line up petals along walls or railings for a clean look
- Use the flower amount state to form a gradient or numeric markers that indicate progress or AFK time in your farm setup
- Surround a furnace or drop shaft with petals to convey a calm garden vibe while you smelt items for XP
- Place petals over shallow water to fashion decorative stepping stones that double as a viewing platform for XP collection
Tips for building and keeping performance high
- Keep the petals on stable ground where mobs cannot path through easily to avoid accidental interaction with the main farm flow
- Pair petals with solid blocks to maintain clear sightlines for players who are AFK or harvesting XP
- Use petals only as a surface layer around critical farm components so you do not overcomplicate the redstone or mob spawning logic
- Test a small patch first to ensure the decorative grid does not interfere with mob spawn rates or water channels
Design notes from the community
A number of builders have embraced pink petals as a way to soften the look of metal and brick farms. The soft pink hue contrasts beautifully with stone, wood, and cyan glass, creating a welcoming space where players can spend more time watching XP accumulate. Community packs sometimes adjust the petal texture to harmonize with shaders, giving you a warm garden glow during twilight play sessions 🧱💎🌲
Version context and patch notes
Pink petals arrived with the Trails and Tales era of updates that refreshed how gardens and outdoor spaces could be styled. While the petals do not change XP math they unlock new creative possibilities for farms that want a peaceful, natural look without sacrificing efficiency. If you are updating a world to Trails and Tales or starting a new project, consider the petals as a decorative foundation that scales with your design ambitions.
The charm of a well layered garden style XP farm lies in the balance between function and beauty. Pink petals help you achieve that balance without complicating the underlying XP mechanics.
Whether you are building a compact aquarium style farm or a sprawling courtyard that collects XP under a glass canopy, pink petals offer a flexible canvas. They are easy to place and adjust thanks to the four facing options and the flower amount state. With careful planning you can craft a space that feels serene while still delivering practical XP gains for enchanting and reparations projects 🧭
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