Packed Ice
minecraft:packed_icePacked ice is a solid, opaque variant of ice that never melts, even near light sources. It can be mined only with a Silk Touch tool, but is fully renewable since nine ice blocks can be crafted together to make one packed ice block.
FAQ
How do you get packed ice in Minecraft?
Mine it with a Silk Touch pickaxe, craft it from 9 ice blocks, buy it from a wandering trader for one emerald, or find it naturally in ice spikes, frozen oceans, frozen peaks, and snowy villages.
Does packed ice melt?
No. Unlike regular ice, packed ice never melts, even when placed near torches or other light sources.
What is packed ice used for?
It is mainly used for fast boat and mob sliding tracks, decorative icy builds, and as a crafting ingredient for blue ice, which is even more slippery.
Can you turn packed ice into blue ice?
Yes, combining 9 packed ice blocks in a crafting grid produces 1 block of blue ice, which has an even lower friction value.