Powder Snow
minecraft:powder_snowPowder Snow is a non-solid snow block that entities sink into and fall through, slowing movement and dealing freezing damage over time. It has no drops when broken and must be collected with a bucket, then melts instantly if placed in water.
Uses
- Fall Damage Prevention — Falling into powder snow negates fall damage, making it a safer landing option than water in the Nether where water cannot be placed.
- Freeze Trap — Mobs and players without leather armor take freezing damage while submerged, and skeletons convert into strays after roughly 7 seconds inside it.
Found In
- Snowy Slopes and Grove biomes — Generates naturally on the surface of these mountain biomes.
- Trial Chambers — Appears in the chamber_2 room of the trial chamber structure.
- Cauldrons during snowfall — Snowy-biome cauldrons slowly fill with collectable powder snow during snowfall.
FAQ
What tool do I need to mine Powder Snow?
None — no tool speeds up breaking it, and it drops nothing regardless of tool used. A bucket is required to collect it as an item.
Does Powder Snow protect against fall damage?
Yes. Landing in powder snow, like landing in water, cancels fall damage entirely — useful in the Nether where water can't be placed.
How do I avoid freezing in Powder Snow?
Wear any single piece of leather armor. Leather boots specifically also let you walk on top of powder snow instead of sinking into it.
Can Powder Snow be placed in water?
No. Placing powder snow adjacent to or in water causes it to melt immediately, similar to normal snow layers.
Tags
- non_solid
- overworld