For the pointed block which deals damage, see Pointed Dripstone.
This feature is exclusive to Java Edition.
This article describes content that may be included in a future update.
This content has appeared in development versions, but the full update containing it has not been released yet.
The dripstone block is a decoration block.
Obtaining
Dripstone Block can only be obtained from the Creative inventory or by using commands.
Breaking
Dripstone blocks requires a pickaxe to be mined, in which case it drops itself. When mined without a pickaxe, it drops nothing.
| 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
The dripstone block is currently used only for decoration.
Sounds
| Sound | Subtitles | Source | Description | Resource location | Translation key | Volume | Pitch | Attenuation distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Block broken | Blocks | Breaking the block | block | subtitles | ? | ? | ? | |
| None[sound 1] | Blocks | Falling on the block with fall damage | block | None[sound 1] | ? | ? | ? | |
| Block breaking | Blocks | Mining the block | block | subtitles | ? | ? | ? | |
| Block placed | Blocks | Placing the block | block | subtitles | ? | ? | ? | |
| Footsteps | Players | Walking on the block | block | subtitles | ? | ? | ? |
Data values
ID
| Name | Identifier | Translation key |
|---|---|---|
| Dripstone Block | dripstone | block.minecraft.dripstone |
History
| October 3, 2020 | The dripstone block is shown unnamed at Minecraft Live 2020 within the dripstone caves biome. | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upcoming Java Edition | |||||
| 1.17 | 20w48a | ||||
Issues
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