Pointed Dripstone
A pointed stalactite or stalagmite block that deals extra fall and impact damage and can drip lava or water into cauldrons. It grows over time on dripstone blocks in caves.
Stack Size
Stack Size64
Durability
DurabilityN/A
Category
CategoryUtility Blocks
Version Added
Version Added1.17
Item ID
Item IDpointed_dripstone
Overview
Pointed Dripstone is a block in the Utility Blocks category of Minecraft, obtained through mining and crafting it. A single inventory slot holds a full stack of 64 Pointed Dripstone. This item was added to the game in version 1.17.
In this database, Pointed Dripstone sits alongside 339 other Utility Blocks entries, each with its own page. Because it stacks to 64, a single chest of Pointed Dripstone stores up to 1,728 of them and a double chest holds 3,456, which matters when gathering enough for large builds.
How to Obtain
- Mining
- Crafting
Notes
Crafted from 4 Pointed Dripstone in a diamond shape. Falling stalactites and landing on stalagmites both deal damage.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get Pointed Dripstone in Minecraft?
Pointed Dripstone is obtained through mining and crafting it. A full step-by-step crafting recipe is available on the linked crafting guide.
What is Pointed Dripstone used for?
A pointed stalactite or stalagmite block that deals extra fall and impact damage and can drip lava or water into cauldrons. It grows over time on dripstone blocks in caves.
How many Pointed Dripstone can you stack?
Pointed Dripstone stacks up to 64 per inventory slot, so a full stack is 64 and a double chest holds 3,456 of them.
Can Pointed Dripstone be enchanted?
No. Pointed Dripstone cannot be enchanted in vanilla Minecraft.
When was Pointed Dripstone added to Minecraft?
Pointed Dripstone was added in version 1.17 and remains part of the Utility Blocks category in the current 1.21 release.