Dripstone Block
For the pointed block which deals damage, see Pointed Dripstone.
This feature is exclusive to Java Edition.
This page describes content that may be included in a future update to Java Edition.
These features have appeared in Java Edition development versions, but the full update containing them has not been released for Java Edition yet.
Dripstone Block
| Renewable |
No |
|---|---|
| Stackable |
Yes (64) |
| Tool | |
| Blast resistance |
1 |
| Hardness |
1.5 |
| Luminant |
No |
| Transparent |
No |
| Flammable |
No |
| Catches fire from lava |
No |
The dripstone block is a decoration block.
Obtaining[edit]
Dripstone Blocks can be found in dripstone caves, which can only generate using single biome option.
Breaking[edit]
Dripstone blocks require a pickaxe to be mined, in which case it drops itself. When mined without a pickaxe, it drops nothing. It can be blown up by TNT, in which case it also drops itself.
| Block | Dripstone Block | |
|---|---|---|
| Hardness | 1.5 | |
| Tool | ||
| Breaking time[A] | ||
| Default | 7.5 | |
| Wooden | 1.15 | |
| Stone | 0.6 | |
| Iron | 0.4 | |
| Diamond | 0.3 | |
| Netherite | 0.25 | |
| Golden | 0.2 | |
- ↑ Times are for unenchanted tools as wielded by players with no status effects, measured in seconds. For more information, see Breaking § Speed.
Usage[edit]
The dripstone block is currently used only for decoration.
Sounds[edit]
| Sound | Subtitle | Source | Description | Namespaced ID | Translation key | Volume | Pitch | Attenuation distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Block broken | Blocks | Breaking the block | block.dripstone_block.break | subtitles.block.generic.break | ? | ? | ? | |
| None[sound 1] | Blocks | Falling on the block with fall damage | block.dripstone_block.fall | None[sound 1] | ? | ? | ? | |
| Block breaking | Blocks | Mining the block | block.dripstone_block.hit | subtitles.block.generic.hit | ? | ? | ? | |
| Block placed | Blocks | Placing the block | block.dripstone_block.place | subtitles.block.generic.place | ? | ? | ? | |
| Footsteps | Players | Walking on the block | block.dripstone_block.step | subtitles.block.generic.footsteps | ? | ? | ? |
Data values[edit]
ID[edit]
| Name | Namespaced ID | Translation key |
|---|---|---|
| Dripstone Block | dripstone_block | block.minecraft.dripstone_block |
History[edit]
| October 3, 2020 | The dripstone block is shown unnamed at Minecraft Live 2020 within the dripstone caves biome. | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upcoming Java Edition | |||||
| 1.17 | 20w48a | Added dripstone blocks. | |||
| 20w49a | Dripstone blocks now generate naturally in dripstone caves, making them obtainable in survival mode. | ||||
Issues[edit]
Issues relating to "Dripstone Block" are maintained on the bug tracker. Report issues there.
Trivia[edit]
- Dripstone Blocks sound similar to basalt blocks.
