Ice
A translucent, slippery block that forms over water in cold biomes. It melts into water when broken without Silk Touch or when exposed to bright light sources.
Stack Size
Stack Size64
Durability
DurabilityN/A
Category
CategoryUtility Blocks
Version Added
Version AddedAlpha
Item ID
Item IDice
Overview
Ice is a block in the Utility Blocks category of Minecraft, obtained through mining and natural world generation. A single inventory slot holds a full stack of 64 Ice. This item was added to the game in the early Alpha development period.
In this database, Ice sits alongside 339 other Utility Blocks entries, each with its own page. Because it stacks to 64, a single chest of Ice stores up to 1,728 of them and a double chest holds 3,456, which matters when gathering enough for large builds. Ice additionally serves as a crafting ingredient for Packed Ice.
Used to Craft
Ice is a crafting ingredient for 1 other item in Minecraft. Each one links to its own recipe and details page.
Packed IceHow to Obtain
- Mining
- Natural generation
Notes
Only drops itself when mined with Silk Touch; otherwise it turns into water or nothing. Nine ice craft a packed ice block.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get Ice in Minecraft?
Ice is obtained through mining and natural world generation. It does not have a player crafting recipe.
What is Ice used for?
Ice is a crafting ingredient used to make Packed Ice.
How many Ice can you stack?
Ice stacks up to 64 per inventory slot, so a full stack is 64 and a double chest holds 3,456 of them.
Can Ice be enchanted?
No. Ice cannot be enchanted in vanilla Minecraft.
When was Ice added to Minecraft?
Ice was added in the early Alpha development period and remains part of the Utility Blocks category in the current 1.21 release.