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.
Ice additionally serves as a crafting ingredient for Packed Ice. The game rates Ice at 0.5 hardness. Ice carries the same 0.5 into an explosion. Reach for a pickaxe if you want Ice fast; the wooden one already drops it.
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. You never craft Ice; 1 recipe spends it.
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.
How long does Ice take to break?
Ice is hardness 0.5, blast resistance 0.5. Both being equal is the usual case; only blocks meant to hold off explosives get a higher second number. Reach for a pickaxe if you want Ice fast; the wooden one already drops it. That pair is what Java 26.2 has on file for Ice.
When was Ice added to Minecraft?
Ice was added in the early Alpha development period.