Prismarine Shard
An item dropped by guardians and elder guardians, used to craft all prismarine blocks and sea lanterns. It is the primary material from ocean monuments.
Stack Size
Stack Size64
Durability
DurabilityN/A
Category
CategoryMiscellaneous
Version Added
Version Added1.8
Item ID
Item IDprismarine_shard
Overview
Prismarine Shard is a item in the Miscellaneous category of Minecraft, obtained through mining. A single inventory slot holds a full stack of 64 Prismarine Shard. This item was added to the game in version 1.8.
In this database, Prismarine Shard sits alongside 146 other Miscellaneous entries, each with its own page. Prismarine Shard is also a hub ingredient, feeding into 4 different recipes in this catalogue, so keeping a stock on hand unlocks a wide range of crafts.
Used to Craft
Prismarine Shard is a crafting ingredient for 4 other items in Minecraft. Each one links to its own recipe and details page.
Dark Prismarine
Prismarine
Prismarine Bricks
Sea LanternHow to Obtain
- Mining
Notes
Dropped by guardians and elder guardians. Used to craft Prismarine, Prismarine Bricks and Dark Prismarine.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get Prismarine Shard in Minecraft?
Prismarine Shard is obtained through mining. It does not have a player crafting recipe.
What is Prismarine Shard used for?
Prismarine Shard is a crafting ingredient used to make Dark Prismarine, Prismarine, Prismarine Bricks, and Sea Lantern.
How many Prismarine Shard can you stack?
Prismarine Shard stacks up to 64 per inventory slot, so a full stack is 64 and a double chest holds 3,456 of them.
Can Prismarine Shard be enchanted?
No. Prismarine Shard cannot be enchanted in vanilla Minecraft.
When was Prismarine Shard added to Minecraft?
Prismarine Shard was added in version 1.8 and remains part of the Miscellaneous category in the current 1.21 release.