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.
Contents
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.
Crafting[edit]
Ingredients | Crafting recipe |
---|---|
Pointed Dripstone |
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. | ||||
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Upcoming Java Edition | |||||
1.17 | 20w48a | ![]() | |||
20w49a | Dripstone blocks now generate naturally in dripstone caves, making them obtainable in survival mode. | ||||
21w03a | Dripstone blocks can now be crafted from four pointed dripstone. |
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.