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'''Skyblock''' is a community created {{MC}} game mode, revolving around constructing a world from minimal resources, typically starting off with an island, a [[Minecraft:chest]], and a single [[Minecraft:tree]].

== Gameplay ==
In typical skyblock, the player spawns on a small floating island made of dirt and grass, which contains only a tree for the player to use for [[Minecraft:wood]] and a chest containing at least the resources for a [[Minecraft:cobblestone generator]] ([[Minecraft:water]]/[[Minecraft:ice]] and [[Minecraft:lava]]), and some [[Minecraft:Seeds#Item|seed]]s to grow food. The challenge is to either sustain oneself using these resources, or, in some variants of the game mode, to venture out onto further islands that may contain the resources necessary to enter [[Minecraft:the Nether]] and [[Minecraft:the End]] to properly complete the game.

== Background ==
The game mode was created by [[Minecraft:Minecraft Forum]] member Noobcrew.<ref>{{Citation|url=https://www.minecraftforum.net/forums/mapping-and-modding-java-edition/maps/1473433-surv-skyblock|title=<nowiki>[Surv] Skyblock</nowiki>|author=[https://www.minecraftforum.net/members/Noobcrew Noobcrew]|website=[[Minecraft:Minecraft Forum]]|date=September 4, 2011}}</ref> It has gone on to become a prolific genre of content with [[Minecraft:YouTube]]rs such as [[Minecraft:CaptainSparklez]] and [[Minecraft:Technoblade]],<ref>{{YouTube link|Hl41sTALR4c|Minecraft: SkyBlock Survival Ep. 1 - Cobblestone Generator|CaptainSparklez|October 2, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{YouTube link|i3NXPk4ROao|I Became the Mayor of Skyblock|Technoblade|May 26, 2021}}</ref> with many different iterations being created by fans. Although unofficial to [[Minecraft:Mojang Studios]], several Skyblock maps and add-ons have also been released through [[Minecraft:Realms]],<ref>{{Mcnet|realms-plus--june|Realms Plus: June|June 10, 2020|[[Minecraft:Cristina Anderca]]}}</ref><ref>{{Mcnet|realms-plus--september|Realms Plus: September|September 9, 2020|[[Minecraft:Per Landin]]}}</ref><ref>{{Mcnet|realms-plus-february|REALMS PLUS: FEBRUARY|February 2, 2021|[[Minecraft:Kelsey Howard]]}}</ref><ref>{{Mcnet|realms-plus-january-2023|Realms Plus: January|January 13, 2023|[[Minecraft:Sophie Austin]]}}</ref> and [[Minecraft:Marketplace Pass]].<ref>{{Mcnet|marketplace-content-april-2025|Marketplace Content: April 2025|April 1, 2025|[[Minecraft:Julius Olofsson]]}}</ref><ref>{{Mcnet|marketplace-content-october-2025|Marketplace Content: October 2025|October 8, 2025|[[Minecraft:Julius Olofsson]]}}</ref><ref>{{Mcnet|marketplace-content-november-2025|Marketplace Content: November 2025|November 5, 2025|[[Minecraft:Julius Olofsson]]}}</ref> They are a frequent genre on the [[Minecraft:Marketplace]] platform, one such map even being considered a fan favorite and promoted during the fifth anniversary.<ref>{{Mcnet|marketplace-fan-favorites-year-3|Marketplace Fan Favorites: Year 3|June 8, 2022|[[Minecraft:Sofia Dankis]]}}</ref>

== In the ''Minecraft'' franchise ==
=== Maps ===
As a promotion to various [[Minecraft:MINECON]] events, the skyblock map [[Minecraft:Abstraction: Minecon Earth]] was released by [[Minecraft:Jigarbov Productions]]. The world revolves around a skyblock challenge set on various cubic globes representing various biomes, referencing the logo for [[Minecraft:MINECON Earth 2018]].

=== Content bundles ===
{{main|Content bundles}}
Released in 2020, the Skyblock Pack is a [[Minecraft:Content bundles|content bundle]] of [[Minecraft:Marketplace]] releases. Included in the bundle are the worlds [https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/marketplace/pdp?id=6f59d772-7b67-488f-94b5-93e5205f2056 Original Skyblock], [https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/marketplace/pdp?id=78468c13-4551-4844-b0c5-a7f7dac35e8f Infinity Skyblock], [https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/marketplace/pdp?id=8245f204-baf2-4b68-a896-014f589032c2 Skyblock HD Skin Pack], the [[Minecraft:character creator]] item SkyBlock Cloud Hoodie, and the Elytra [[Minecraft:emote]].<ref>https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/minecraft-skyblock-pack/9n3l88b5pt8s</ref> This pack was promoted during the ''Start a New Minecraft Story'' campaign,<ref>{{Mcnet|start-new-story-minecraft-marketplace|A New Chapter Begins|January 12, 2023|[[Minecraft:Sophie Austin]]}}</ref> appearing in its [[Minecraft:Start a New Minecraft Story – Official Trailer|trailer]].

Skyblock content would also go on to be featured in bundles not themed to it specifically. In 2022, [https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/marketplace/pdp?id=32a9f8c3-e7cd-4a58-81ec-38997a54dfda Advanced Skyblock Mashup] was featured in the Dragon’s Pack.<ref>https://www.xbox.com/en-us/games/store/dragons-pack/9n3cbx6ml9sm</ref><ref>{{Mcnet|snag-marketplace-content-packs|Snag the Marketplace Content Packs|April 21, 2022|[[Minecraft:Mojang Studios|Staff]]}}</ref> In 2023, [https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/marketplace/pdp?id=a76099cb-7573-4732-a5e7-c6bbc2c1924e Custom Hearts Skyblock] was featured in the [[Minecraft:Hearts Pack]].<ref>https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/hearts-pack/9N3FK2BT5KXQ</ref>

=== Allusions ===
{{more images|section=1|Image of the reference}}
Within several pieces of media, Skyblock has served as a source of inspiration. In the {{MCSM}} episode {{Story Mode episode|5|1}}, a parallel {{MCSM|Overworld (Order Up!)|Overworld}} serves as an in-universe interpretation of the minigame, {{MCSM|Sky City}} being constructed using limited materials across from a floating island.

== Gallery ==
<gallery>
File:Skyblock PE 0.12.1a7.png
File:Skyblock.png
File:AbstractionMineconEarth Thumbnail.jpg|Key art for 'Abstraction: Minecon Earth'
</gallery>

== History ==
The original map went through several iterations, before settling on the current available ones.
Some of these maps are currently missing, blueprints and chest contents are recreations from available information.
=== Skyblock v1.0 (v1) ===
{{pointer|title=This version is currently lost.|text=If found, update information to reflect the actual map layout.}}
The first version of the map was released in September 4, 2011 for [[Minecraft:Java Edition Beta 1.7.3|Beta 1.7.3]], and lasted only 12 hours before being revised.<ref>https://skyblock.net/threads/the-lost-version-of-skyblock-eiders-youtube-video.147342/</ref> 

{{layered blueprint|name=Skyblock Main Island V1.0 (v1)|default=Layer 4-5
|A=Dirt|B=Grass Block Top|C=Bedrock|D=Oak Log Top|E=Oak Leaves|F=Chest|G=Stone|H=Coal Ore|I=Sand|J=Redstone Ore
|----Layer 1|
 
 
GGG
GJG
GGG
|----Layer 2|
 
 
III
IFI
III
|----Layer 3|
 
 
BBA
BBB
BBB
|----Layer 4-5|
 
 
  D
|----Layer 6|
 EEEE
EEEEE
EEDEE
EEEEE
 EEEE
|----Layer 7|
 EEE
EEEEE
EEDEE
EEEEE
 EEE
|----Layer 8|
 
 EEE
 EDE
 EE
|----Layer 9|
 
  E
 EEE
  E
}}
Chest contents;
{{Container
|title = Chest
|Pink Wool
|Water Bucket
|Feather, 3
|
|
|
|Cyan Wool
|Iron Ingot, 4
|Lava Bucket
|Bone, 2
|
|
|
|Lava Bucket
|Cactus
|Seeds
|Coal
|Water Bucket
|String, 2
|Sugar Cane
|
|
|
|Water Bucket
|Stone, 2
|
|White Wool
}}

=== Skyblock v1.0 (v2) ===
{{pointer|title=This version is currently lost.|text=If found, update information to reflect the actual map layout.}}
This version places the Chest on the surface.

{{layered blueprint|name=Skyblock Main Island V1.0 (v2)|default=Layer 4
|A=Dirt|B=Grass Block Top|C=Bedrock|D=Oak Log Top|E=Oak Leaves|F=Chest|G=Stone|H=Coal Ore|I=Sand
|----Layer 1|
 
 
GGG
GGG
HGG
|----Layer 2|
 
 
III
III
III
|----Layer 3|
 
 
BBA
BBB
BBB
|----Layer 4|
 
 
  D
  F
  
|----Layer 5-6|
 
 
  D
|----Layer 7|
 EEEE
EEEEE
EEDEE
EEEEE
 EEEE
|----Layer 8|
 EEE
EEEEE
EEDEE
EEEEE
 EEE
|----Layer 9|
 
 EEE
 EDE
 EE
|----Layer 10|
 
  E
 EEE
  E
}}

=== Skyblock v1.0 (v3) ===
{{pointer|title=This version is currently lost.|text=If found, update information to reflect the actual map layout.}}
This version replaces the bottom layer from stone to Dirt.


Chest contents;
{{Container
|title = Chest
|Lime Wool
|Pink Wool
|Cyan Wool
|
|Bone, 4
|Lava Bucket
|Lava Bucket
|Water Bucket
|Brown Mushroom
|Coal, 12
|Slimeball
|
|Cactus
|Redstone Dust, 8
|
|
|Water Bucket
|Red Mushroom
|
|
|Iron Ingot, 6
|
|
|Sugar Cane
|Seeds
}}

=== Skyblock v1.1 (v1) ===
This new version of the map includes a larger island. The water and lava were placed inside the island and chest contents were changed.

[https://archive.org/details/sky-block-1-1.1 Download map (Archive).]

{{layered blueprint|name=Skyblock Main Island V1.1 (v1)|default=Layer 4
|A=Dirt|B=Grass Block Top|C=Bedrock|D=Oak Log Top|E=Oak Leaves|F=Chest|G=Stone|H=Coal Ore|I=Sand|L=Lava|W=Water
|----Layer 1|
 
 
   AAA
   AAA
   AAA
AAAAAA
AAAAAA
AAAAAA
|----Layer 2|
 
 
   III
   IAI
   ILI
IIIIAI
ILAWWI
IIIIII
|----Layer 3|
 
 
   BBA
   BBB
   BBB
BBBBBB
ABBBBB
BBBBBB
|----Layer 4|
 
 
     D


  
F
  
|----Layer 5-6|
 
 
     D
|----Layer 7-8|
   EEEEE
   EEEEE
   EEDEE
   EEEEE
   EEEEE
|----Layer 9|
 
    EE
    EDE
    EE
|----Layer 10|
 
     E
    EEE
     E
}}

Chest contents;
{{Container
|title = Chest
|Sugar Cane
|
|
|
|Bucket
|
|
|
|Cyan Wool
|Cactus
|
|
|Coal, 10
|Redstone Dust, 12
|Iron Ingot, 6
|
|
|White Wool
|Seeds
|
|
|
|Slimeball
|
|
|
|Pink Wool
}}

=== Skyblock v1.0 (v4)===
This is the first version of the map that could be considered a stable release, and is still available to download in the official website.
Released in September 28, 2011.

[https://skyblock.net/downloads/ Download map.]

{{layered blueprint|name=Skyblock Main Island V1.0 (v4)|default=Layer 4
|A=Dirt|B=Grass Block Top|C=Bedrock|D=Oak Log Top|E=Oak Leaves|F=Chest|G=Stone|H=Coal Ore|I=Sand
|----Layer 1|
 
 
AAA
ACA
AAA
|----Layer 2|
 
 
AAA
AIA
AAA
|----Layer 3|
 
 
BBA
BBB
BBB
|----Layer 4|
 
 
  D
  F
  
|----Layer 5-6|
 
 
  D
|----Layer 7|
 EEE
EEEEE
EEDEE
EEEEE
 EEE
|----Layer 8|
EEEEE
EEEEE
EEDEE
EEEEE
EEEEE
|----Layer 9|
 
 EEE
 EDE
 EE
|----Layer 10|
 
  E
 EEE
  E
}}

Chest contents;
{{Container
|title = Chest
|String, 12
|Lava Bucket
|Bone
|Sugar Cane
|
|
|
|
|
|Red Mushroom
|Ice, 2
|Pumpkin Seeds
|
|
|
|
|
|
|Brown Mushroom
|Melon Slice
|Cactus
|
|
|
|
|
|
}}

=== Skyblock v1.1 (v2)===
Same as v1.0 (v4) but with larger island.

[https://skyblock.net/downloads/ Download map.]

{{layered blueprint|name=Skyblock Main Island V1.1 (v2)|default=Layer 4
|A=Dirt|B=Grass Block Top|C=Bedrock|D=Oak Log Top|E=Oak Leaves|F=Chest|G=Stone|H=Coal Ore|I=Sand
|----Layer 1|
 
 
   AAA
   AAA
   AAA
AAAAAA
AAAACA
AAAAAA
|----Layer 2|
 
 
   AAA
   AIA
   AAA
AAAAAA
AIAAIA
AAAAAA
|----Layer 3|
 
 
   BBA
   BBB
   BBB
BBBBBB
BBBBBB
BBBBBB
|----Layer 4|
 
 
     D


  
F
  
|----Layer 5-6|
 
 
     D
|----Layer 7|
    EEE
   EEEEE
   EEDEE
   EEEEE
    EEE
|----Layer 8|
   EEEEE
   EEEEE
   EEDEE
   EEEEE
   EEEEE
|----Layer 9|
 
    EEE
    EDE
    EE
|----Layer 10|
 
     E
    EEE
     E
}}

Chest contents;
{{Container
|title = Chest
|String, 12
|Lava Bucket
|Bone
|Sugar Cane
|
|
|
|
|
|Red Mushroom
|Ice, 2
|Pumpkin Seeds
|
|
|
|
|
|
|Brown Mushroom
|Melon Slice
|Cactus
|
|
|
|
|
|
}}

=== Skyblock v2.0 ===
This version removes the sand from the interior of the main island and introduces a separate sand island, it also adds the ability to go to the Nether.

[https://skyblock.net/downloads/ Download map.]

Main Island;
{{layered blueprint|name=Skyblock Main Island V2.0|default=Layer 4
|A=Dirt|B=Grass Block Top|C=Bedrock|D=Oak Log Top|E=Oak Leaves|F=Chest|G=Stone|H=Coal Ore|I=Sand
|----Layer 1|
 
 
AAA
ACA
AAA
|----Layer 2|
 
 
AAA
AAA
AAA
|----Layer 3|
 
 
BBA
BBB
BBB
|----Layer 4|
 
 
  D
  F
|----Layer 5-6|
 
 
  D
|----Layer 7|
EEEE
EEEEE
EEDEE
EEEEE
 EEEE
|----Layer 8|
 EEE
EEEEE
EEDEE
EEEEE
 EEE 
|----Layer 9|
 
  E
 EDE
 EE
|----Layer 10|
 
  E
 EEE
  E
}}
Sand Island;
{{layered blueprint|name=Skyblock Sand Island V2.0|default=Layer 4
|A=Sand|B=Chest|C=Cactus Top
|----Layer 1-3|
AAA
AAA
AAA
|----Layer 4|
C
 B
}}
Nether Island;
{{layered blueprint|name=Skyblock Nether Island V2.0|default=Layer 4
|A=Glowstone|B=Chest|C=Obsidian|D=Red Mushroom|E=Brown Mushroom|F=Nether Portal
|----Layer 1-2|
 
AAA
AAA
AAA
|----Layer 3|
 CC
AAA
AAA
AAA
|----Layer 4|
CFFC
BE

  D
|----Layer 5-6|
CFFC
|----Layer 7|
 CC
}}
Chest contents;
{{Container
|title = Main Island
|Lava Bucket
|Ice
}}
{{Container
|title = Sand Island
|Obsidian, 10
|Melon Slice
|Pumpkin Seeds
}}
{{Container
|title = Nether Island
|Birch Sapling
|Sugar Cane
|Ice
}}

=== Skyblock v2.1 ===
Same as v2.0, but with a larger main island.

[https://skyblock.net/downloads/ Download map.]

{{layered blueprint|name=Skyblock Main Island V2.1|default=Layer 4
|A=Dirt|B=Grass Block Top|C=Bedrock|D=Oak Log Top|E=Oak Leaves|F=Chest|G=Stone|H=Coal Ore|I=Sand
|----Layer 1|
 
 
   AAA
   AAA
   AAA
AAAAAA
AAAACA
AAAAAA
|----Layer 2|
 
 
   AAA
   AAA
   AAA
AAAAAA
AAAAAA
AAAAAA
|----Layer 3|
 
 
   BBA
   BBB
   BBB
BBBBBB
BBBBBB
BBBBBB
|----Layer 4|
 
 
     D


  
F
  
|----Layer 5-6|
 
 
     D
|----Layer 7|
   EEEE
   EEEEE
   EEDEE
   EEEEE
    EEEE
|----Layer 8|
    EEE
   EEEEE
   EEDEE
   EEEEE
    EEE
|----Layer 9|
 
     E
    EDE
    EE
|----Layer 10|
 
     E
    EEE
     E
}}
Sand Island;
{{layered blueprint|name=Skyblock Sand Island V2.1|default=Layer 4
|A=Sand|B=Chest|C=Cactus Top
|----Layer 1-3|
AAA
AAA
AAA
|----Layer 4|
C
 B
}}
Nether Island;
{{layered blueprint|name=Skyblock Nether Island V2.1|default=Layer 4
|A=Glowstone|B=Chest|C=Obsidian|D=Red Mushroom|E=Brown Mushroom|F=Nether Portal
|----Layer 1-2|
 
AAA
AAA
AAA
|----Layer 3|
 CC
AAA
AAA
AAA
|----Layer 4|
CFFC
BE

  D
|----Layer 5-6|
CFFC
|----Layer 7|
 CC
}}
Chest contents;
{{Container
|title = Main Island
|Lava Bucket
|Ice
}}
{{Container
|title = Sand Island
|Obsidian, 10
|Melon Slice
|Pumpkin Seeds
}}
{{Container
|title = Nether Island
|Birch Sapling
|Sugar Cane
|Ice
}}

== References ==
{{reflist}}

== External links ==
* [[Wikipedia:Skyblock|Skyblock]] on Wikipedia

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