Pointed Dripstone
minecraft:pointed_dripstonePointed Dripstone forms the stalactites and stalagmites found in dripstone caves. Stalactites hanging from the ceiling drip water or lava into cauldrons below and deal fall damage, while stalagmites rising from the floor multiply fall damage on anything that lands on them.
Uses
- Dripstone Block — Four Pointed Dripstone craft into one solid Dripstone Block, a purely decorative building block.
- Cauldron Filling — A dripping stalactite above a cauldron slowly fills it with water or lava depending on the block above the dripstone.
- Fall Damage Trap — Stalagmites double fall damage dealt to entities that land on them, and impale entities that fall from above.
Found In
- Dripstone caves — Generates in large clusters as natural stalactite/stalagmite columns.
- Trial chambers — Appears as trapped variants in certain chamber rooms.
- Wandering Traders — Purchasable, typically 2 Pointed Dripstone for 1 emerald.
Drops
FAQ
What tool should I use to mine Pointed Dripstone?
A pickaxe mines it fastest, but any tool or hand works since no tool tier is required to get a drop.
How does it deal fall damage?
Landing on an upward-pointing stalagmite doubles the fall damage taken; being hit by a falling stalactite also deals damage, with a special death message.
Is Pointed Dripstone renewable?
Yes. Stalactites slowly grow longer over time when water drips onto them from a dripstone block or water source above.
What happens if I hit it with a trident?
A thrown trident instantly breaks Pointed Dripstone, dropping it immediately regardless of its normal mining time.
Tags
- pickaxe_mineable
- overworld
- not_flammable
- waterloggable