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	Frozen oceans border [[Minecraft:Deep Frozen Ocean\|deep frozen oceans]] as continentalness decreases, and [[Minecraft:cold ocean]]s near higher temperatures.		Frozen oceans border [[Minecraft:Deep Frozen Ocean\|deep frozen oceans]] as continentalness decreases, and [[Minecraft:cold ocean]]s near higher temperatures.

			[[Minecraft:Lush caves]] may generate beneath the seabed if humidity is high, while [[Minecraft:sulfur caves]] will sometimes generate if weirdness is low. [[Minecraft:Ice caves]] are very common where weirdness is high.{{upcoming\|Fourth Drop 2026}}

	== Description ==		== Description ==

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	File:Old Frozen Ocean.png\|View of an old pre-[[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.13]] single biome frozen ocean		File:Old Frozen Ocean.png\|View of an old pre-[[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.13]] single biome frozen ocean
	File:Icebergs.png\|Another view of a frozen ocean		File:Icebergs.png\|Another view of a frozen ocean
			File:Frozen Ocean single biome pre-1.18.png\|A frozen ocean [[Minecraft:single biome]] world before [[Minecraft:1.18]]
			File:Frozen Ocean RTX.png\|A frozen ocean with [[Minecraft:ray tracing]]
			</gallery>

			=== Mojang screenshots ===
			<gallery>
	File:LadyAgnes Frozen Ocean.jpg\|A frozen ocean biome		File:LadyAgnes Frozen Ocean.jpg\|A frozen ocean biome
	File:Salmon Icebergs.jpg\|Salmon beneath icebergs		File:Salmon Icebergs.jpg\|Salmon beneath icebergs
	File:~~Frozen Ocean single biome pre-1~~.~~18.png~~\|A frozen ~~ocean [[Minecraft:single biome]] world before [[Minecraft:1.18]]~~		File:Ambient Ice Sounds.jpg\|Lone player crosses a vast frozen lake surrounded by towering icebergs in falling snow.
	~~File:Frozen Ocean RTX~~.~~png\|A frozen ocean with [[Minecraft:ray tracing]]~~
	</gallery>		</gallery>

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			{{Spawn row\|Frostbite\|weight=25\|size=4\|note={{upcoming\|Fourth Drop 2026}}}}
	{{Spawn row\|Enderman\|weight=10\|size=1-4}}		{{Spawn row\|Enderman\|weight=10\|size=1-4}}
	{{Spawn row\|Drowned\|weight=5\|size=1\|note=Adult drowned wielding a trident have a 50% chance of spawning mounted on a [[Minecraft:zombie nautilus]].}}		{{Spawn row\|Drowned\|weight=5\|size=1\|note=Adult drowned wielding a trident have a 50% chance of spawning mounted on a [[Minecraft:zombie nautilus]].}}
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	{{Spawn row\|Frostbite\|weight=?\|size=2-4}}		{{Spawn row\|Frostbite\|weight=45\|size=2-4\|note={{upcoming\|Fourth Drop 2026}}}}
	{{Spawn row\|Skeleton\|weight=24\|size=1-2}}		{{Spawn row\|Skeleton\|weight=24\|size=1-2}}
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	== Generation ==		== Generation ==
	Frozen oceans generate as shallow ocean biomes in the ~~frozen~~ temperature zones, near [[Minecraft:snowy plains]], [[Minecraft:snowy taiga]]s, regular [[Minecraft:taiga]]s, and [[Minecraft:ice spikes]]. They ~~may be~~ separated from land biomes by [[Minecraft:snowy beach]]es, ~~non-frozen~~ [[Minecraft:stony shore]]s, ~~and~~ [[Minecraft:frozen river]]s~~, though they may also border land biomes directly~~. They can generate close to [[Minecraft:mountains]] with [[Minecraft:grove]]s and [[Minecraft:snowy slopes]] forming tall oceanic cliffs.		Frozen oceans generate as shallow ocean biomes at the coldest temperature zones, often near [[Minecraft:snowy plains]], [[Minecraft:snowy taiga]]s, regular [[Minecraft:taiga]]s, and [[Minecraft:ice spikes]]. They are sometimes, but not always, separated from land biomes by [[Minecraft:snowy beach]]es, [[Minecraft:stony shore]]s, or [[Minecraft:frozen river]]s. They can generate close to [[Minecraft:mountains]] with [[Minecraft:grove]]s and [[Minecraft:snowy slopes]] forming tall oceanic cliffs.

	Frozen oceans border ~~their~~ [[Minecraft:Deep Frozen Ocean\|deep]] ~~variant far from land~~, and [[Minecraft:cold ocean]]s near higher temperatures.		Frozen oceans border [[Minecraft:Deep Frozen Ocean\|deep frozen oceans]] as continentalness decreases, and [[Minecraft:cold ocean]]s near higher temperatures.

	== Description ==		== Description ==
	[[File:Ocean colors.png\|thumb\|200px\|The separate colors of each ocean variant {{in\|java}}]]		[[File:Ocean colors.png\|thumb\|200px\|The separate colors of each ocean variant {{in\|java}}]]
	Unlike other oceans, frozen oceans do not have a [[Minecraft:gravel]] seabed and directly expose [[Minecraft:stone]] and variants.{{only\|be}} Neither seagrass nor kelp generates on the seafloor, leaving it entirely barren. The surface is widely covered with [[Minecraft:ice]], while large [[Minecraft:iceberg]]s made of [[Minecraft:snow block]]s, [[Minecraft:packed ice]], and a bit of [[Minecraft:blue ice]] frequently generate.		Unlike other oceans, frozen oceans do not have a [[Minecraft:gravel]] seabed and directly expose [[Minecraft:stone]] and variants.{{only\|bedrock\|short=BE}} Neither seagrass nor kelp generates on the seafloor, leaving it entirely barren. The surface is widely covered with [[Minecraft:ice]], while large [[Minecraft:iceberg]]s made of [[Minecraft:snow block]]s, [[Minecraft:packed ice]], and a bit of [[Minecraft:blue ice]] frequently generate.

	[[Minecraft:Shipwreck]]s and [[Minecraft:cold ocean ruins]] generate here, often inside icebergs. Occasional islands in frozen oceans are also covered with stone, however, some patches of [[Minecraft:grass block]]s generate in between.		[[Minecraft:Shipwreck]]s and [[Minecraft:cold ocean ruins]] generate here, often inside icebergs. Occasional islands in frozen oceans are also covered with stone, however, some patches of [[Minecraft:grass block]]s generate in between.
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	{{Spawn row\|Salmon\|weight=26\|size=3-5}}		{{Spawn row\|Salmon\|weight=26\|size=3-5}}
			\|ambient=
			{{Spawn row\|Bat\|weight=10\|size=2}}
	}}		}}

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	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.21.90\|dev=Preview 1.21.90.26\|Added cold color grading and cold lighting to frozen oceans with [[Minecraft:Vibrant Visuals]].}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.21.90\|dev=Preview 1.21.90.26\|Added cold color grading and cold lighting to frozen oceans with [[Minecraft:Vibrant Visuals]].}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.21.100\|dev=Preview 1.21.100.20\|The surface is no longer entirely covered by ice and now features patches of open water.\|Icebergs now generate with a shape and frequency that more closely matches {{JE}}.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.21.100\|dev=Preview 1.21.100.20\|The surface is no longer entirely covered by ice and now features patches of open water.\|Icebergs now generate with a shape and frequency that more closely matches {{JE}}.}}
			\|{{HistoryLine\|\|26.50\|dev=Preview 26.50.22\|[[Minecraft:Bat]]s now spawn in frozen oceans.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|bedrock upcoming}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|bedrock upcoming}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|26.60\|dev=Preview 26.60.29\|exp=Drop 4 of 2026\|Added [[Minecraft:frostbite]]s, which can spawn in frozen oceans.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|26.60\|dev=Preview 26.60.29\|exp=Drop 4 of 2026\|Added [[Minecraft:frostbite]]s, which can spawn in frozen oceans.}}

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	[[Minecraft:Shipwreck]]s and [[Minecraft:cold ocean ruins]] generate here, often inside icebergs. Occasional islands in frozen oceans are also covered with stone, however, some patches of [[Minecraft:grass block]]s generate in between.		[[Minecraft:Shipwreck]]s and [[Minecraft:cold ocean ruins]] generate here, often inside icebergs. Occasional islands in frozen oceans are also covered with stone, however, some patches of [[Minecraft:grass block]]s generate in between.

	Fewer mobs spawn here than in any other ocean variant, only [[Minecraft:cod]] and [[Minecraft:salmon]].{{only\|be\|short=1}} On the surface, however, [[Minecraft:polar bear]]s and [[Minecraft:rabbit]]s may also spawn {{in\|be}}, while some [[Minecraft:skeleton]]s are replaced by [[Minecraft:stray]]s.		Fewer mobs spawn here than in any other ocean variant, only [[Minecraft:cod]] and [[Minecraft:salmon]].{{only\|be\|short=1}} On the surface, however, [[Minecraft:polar bear]]s and [[Minecraft:rabbit]]s may also spawn {{in\|be}}, while some [[Minecraft:skeleton]]s are replaced by [[Minecraft:stray]]s and some [[Minecraft:zombie]]s with [[Minecraft:frostbite]]s.{{upcoming\|Fourth Drop 2026}}

	Frozen oceans have varying [[Minecraft:temperature]]s across their landscapes. Colder patches generate [[Minecraft:snowfall]] and freeze water on any altitude, while some patches only allow snowfall above Y=120±8, creating rainfall and unfrozen water on the ocean's surface.		Frozen oceans have varying [[Minecraft:temperature]]s across their landscapes. Colder patches generate [[Minecraft:snowfall]] and freeze water on any altitude, while some patches only allow snowfall above Y=120±8, creating rainfall and unfrozen water on the ocean's surface.
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			{{Spawn row\|Frostbite\|weight=?\|size=2-4}}
	{{Spawn row\|Skeleton\|weight=24\|size=1-2}}		{{Spawn row\|Skeleton\|weight=24\|size=1-2}}
	{{Spawn row\|Enderman\|weight=10\|size=1-2}}		{{Spawn row\|Enderman\|weight=10\|size=1-2}}
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	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.21.90\|dev=Preview 1.21.90.26\|Added cold color grading and cold lighting to frozen oceans with [[Minecraft:Vibrant Visuals]].}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.21.90\|dev=Preview 1.21.90.26\|Added cold color grading and cold lighting to frozen oceans with [[Minecraft:Vibrant Visuals]].}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.21.100\|dev=Preview 1.21.100.20\|The surface is no longer entirely covered by ice and now features patches of open water.\|Icebergs now generate with a shape and frequency that more closely matches {{JE}}.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.21.100\|dev=Preview 1.21.100.20\|The surface is no longer entirely covered by ice and now features patches of open water.\|Icebergs now generate with a shape and frequency that more closely matches {{JE}}.}}
			\|{{HistoryLine\|bedrock upcoming}}
			\|{{HistoryLine\|\|26.60\|dev=Preview 26.60.29\|exp=Drop 4 of 2026\|Added [[Minecraft:frostbite]]s, which can spawn in frozen oceans.}}
	}}		}}

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	Frozen oceans generate as shallow ocean biomes in the frozen temperature zones, near [[Minecraft:snowy plains]], [[Minecraft:snowy taiga]]s, regular [[Minecraft:taiga]]s, and [[Minecraft:ice spikes]]. They may be separated from land biomes by [[Minecraft:snowy beach]]es, non-frozen [[Minecraft:stony shore]]s, and [[Minecraft:frozen river]]s, though they may also border land biomes directly. They can generate close to [[Minecraft:mountains]] with [[Minecraft:grove]]s and [[Minecraft:snowy slopes]] forming tall oceanic cliffs.		Frozen oceans generate as shallow ocean biomes in the frozen temperature zones, near [[Minecraft:snowy plains]], [[Minecraft:snowy taiga]]s, regular [[Minecraft:taiga]]s, and [[Minecraft:ice spikes]]. They may be separated from land biomes by [[Minecraft:snowy beach]]es, non-frozen [[Minecraft:stony shore]]s, and [[Minecraft:frozen river]]s, though they may also border land biomes directly. They can generate close to [[Minecraft:mountains]] with [[Minecraft:grove]]s and [[Minecraft:snowy slopes]] forming tall oceanic cliffs.

	Frozen oceans border their [[Minecraft:Deep Frozen Ocean\|deep]] variant far from land, and [[Minecraft:cold ocean]]s near higher temperatures.		Frozen oceans border their [[Minecraft:Deep Frozen Ocean\|deep]] variant far from land, and [[Minecraft:cold ocean]]s near higher temperatures.

	== Description ==		== Description ==
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	== Mobs ==		== Mobs ==
	The following mobs naturally spawn here:		The following mobs naturally spawn here:

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	{{Spawn row\|Salmon\|weight=15\|size=1-5}}		{{Spawn row\|Salmon\|weight=15\|size=1-5}}
	}}		}}

	{{Spawn table		{{Spawn table
	\|edition=bedrock		\|edition=bedrock
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	== Sounds ==		== Sounds ==

	=== Music ===		=== Music ===
	{{IN\|BE}}, these music tracks play when the player is underwater in a frozen ocean:		{{IN\|BE}}, these music tracks play when the player is underwater in a frozen ocean:
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	{{MusicRow\|Shuniji\|0\|1}}		{{MusicRow\|Shuniji\|0\|1}}
	}}		}}
			These music tracks play while the player is not underwater in a frozen ocean:
	These music tracks play while the player is not underwater in a frozen ocean:

	{{MusicTable/game}}		{{MusicTable/game}}

	{{MusicTable/creative}}		{{MusicTable/creative}}

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	\|{{HistoryLine\|java}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|java}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.0.0\|dev=Beta 1.9 Prerelease\|Added FrozenOcean, which was unused at the time.\|When generated through [[Minecraft:buffet]], it appears as a regular ocean with a lower temperature, freezing the entire surface.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.0.0\|dev=Beta 1.9 Prerelease\|Added FrozenOcean, which was unused at the time.\|When generated through [[Minecraft:buffet]], it appears as a regular ocean with a lower temperature, freezing the entire surface.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.1\|dev=12w01a\|Frozen oceans now generate naturally. Generates around [[Minecraft:~~Snowy Plains~~]] biomes with [[Minecraft:frozen river]] biomes.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.1\|dev=12w01a\|Frozen oceans now generate naturally. Generates around [[Minecraft:snowy plains]] biomes with [[Minecraft:frozen river]] biomes.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.7.2\|dev=13w36a\|Frozen ocean is now required for the new "Adventuring Time" [[Minecraft:achievement/Java Edition\|achievement]].}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.7.2\|dev=13w36a\|Frozen ocean is now required for the new "Adventuring Time" [[Minecraft:achievement/Java Edition\|achievement]].}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.8\|dev=14w17a\|Frozen ocean is no longer required for the "Adventuring Time" achievement, making it possible to obtain in normal gameplay.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.8\|dev=14w17a\|Frozen ocean is no longer required for the "Adventuring Time" achievement, making it possible to obtain in normal gameplay.}}
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	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|v0.9.0\|dev=build 1\|Added the [[Minecraft:Legacy Frozen Ocean\|frozen ocean]] biome, although it remained unused like in ''Java Edition''.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|v0.9.0\|dev=build 1\|Added the [[Minecraft:Legacy Frozen Ocean\|frozen ocean]] biome, although it remained unused like in ''Java Edition''.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|bedrock}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|bedrock}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.4.0\|dev=beta 1.2.14.2\|Added the new frozen oceans as a separate biome. The old biome remains unused as [[Minecraft:legacy frozen ocean]].\|Added [[Minecraft:shipwreck]]s, and [[Minecraft:iceberg]]s.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.4.0\|dev=beta 1.2.14.2\|Added the new frozen oceans as a separate biome. The old biome remains unused as [[Minecraft:legacy frozen ocean]].
			\|Added [[Minecraft:shipwreck]]s, and [[Minecraft:iceberg]]s.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=beta 1.2.20.1\|Added [[Minecraft:underwater ruin]]s.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=beta 1.2.20.1\|Added [[Minecraft:underwater ruin]]s.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.17.0\|exp=Caves and Cliffs\|dev=beta 1.16.230.56\|Frozen oceans generate with a stone floor below Y{{=}}51 instead of a gravel floor behind the Caves & Cliffs [[Minecraft:experimental gameplay]] toggle.<ref>{{bug\|MCPE-125235\|\|Ocean floors are generated with stone floors}}</ref> This does not occur in the [[Minecraft:Old]] world type.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.17.0\|exp=Caves and Cliffs\|dev=beta 1.16.230.56\|Frozen oceans generate with a stone floor below Y{{=}}51 instead of a gravel floor behind the Caves & Cliffs [[Minecraft:experimental gameplay]] toggle.<ref>{{bug\|MCPE-125235\|\|Ocean floors are generated with stone floors}}</ref> This does not occur in the [[Minecraft:Old]] world type.}}
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	== Navigation ==		== Navigation ==
	{{Navbox ocean}}{{Navbox biomes\|overworld}}		{{Navbox ocean}}
			{{Navbox biomes\|overworld}}

	[[Minecraft:fr:Océan gelé]]		[[Minecraft:fr:Océan gelé]]

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	=== Music ===		=== Music ===
	{{IN\|BE}}, these music tracks when the player is underwater in a frozen ocean:		{{IN\|BE}}, these music tracks play when the player is underwater in a frozen ocean:

	{{MusicTable\|tracks=		{{MusicTable\|tracks=
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	{{Navbox ocean}}{{Navbox biomes\|overworld}}		{{Navbox ocean}}{{Navbox biomes\|overworld}}

			[[Minecraft:fr:Océan gelé]]
	[[Minecraft:pt:Oceano congelado]]		[[Minecraft:pt:Oceano congelado]]
	[[Minecraft:uk:Замерзлий океан]]		[[Minecraft:uk:Замерзлий океан]]
	[[Minecraft:zh:冻洋]]		[[Minecraft:zh:冻洋]]

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	\|{{HistoryLine\|java}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|java}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.0.0\|dev=Beta 1.9 Prerelease\|Added FrozenOcean, which was unused at the time.\|When generated through [[Minecraft:buffet]], it appears as a regular ocean with a lower temperature, freezing the entire surface.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.0.0\|dev=Beta 1.9 Prerelease\|Added FrozenOcean, which was unused at the time.\|When generated through [[Minecraft:buffet]], it appears as a regular ocean with a lower temperature, freezing the entire surface.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.1\|dev=~~12w50a~~\|Frozen oceans now generate naturally. Generates around [[Minecraft:Snowy Plains]] biomes with [[Minecraft:frozen river]] biomes.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.1\|dev=12w01a\|Frozen oceans now generate naturally. Generates around [[Minecraft:Snowy Plains]] biomes with [[Minecraft:frozen river]] biomes.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.7.2\|dev=13w36a\|Frozen ocean is now required for the new "Adventuring Time" [[Minecraft:achievement/Java Edition\|achievement]].}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.7.2\|dev=13w36a\|Frozen ocean is now required for the new "Adventuring Time" [[Minecraft:achievement/Java Edition\|achievement]].}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.8\|dev=14w17a\|Frozen ocean is no longer required for the "Adventuring Time" achievement, making it possible to obtain in normal gameplay.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.8\|dev=14w17a\|Frozen ocean is no longer required for the "Adventuring Time" achievement, making it possible to obtain in normal gameplay.}}

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	File:Old Frozen Ocean.png\|View of an old pre-[[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.13]] single biome frozen ocean		File:Old Frozen Ocean.png\|View of an old pre-[[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.13]] single biome frozen ocean
	File:Icebergs.png\|Another view of a frozen ocean		File:Icebergs.png\|Another view of a frozen ocean
			File:Frozen Ocean single biome pre-1.18.png\|A frozen ocean [[Minecraft:single biome]] world before [[Minecraft:1.18]]
			File:Frozen Ocean RTX.png\|A frozen ocean with [[Minecraft:ray tracing]]
			</gallery>

			=== Mojang screenshots ===
			<gallery>
	File:LadyAgnes Frozen Ocean.jpg\|A frozen ocean biome		File:LadyAgnes Frozen Ocean.jpg\|A frozen ocean biome
	File:Salmon Icebergs.jpg\|Salmon beneath icebergs		File:Salmon Icebergs.jpg\|Salmon beneath icebergs
	File:~~Frozen Ocean single biome pre-1~~.~~18.png~~\|A frozen ~~ocean [[Minecraft:single biome]] world before [[Minecraft:1.18]]~~		File:Ambient Ice Sounds.jpg\|Lone player crosses a vast frozen lake surrounded by towering icebergs in falling snow.
	~~File:Frozen Ocean RTX~~.~~png\|A frozen ocean with [[Minecraft:ray tracing]]~~
	</gallery>		</gallery>

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	{{Spawn row\|Zombie\|weight=95\|size=4}}		{{Spawn row\|Zombie\|weight=95\|size=4}}
			{{Spawn row\|Frostbite\|weight=25\|size=4\|note={{upcoming\|Fourth Drop 2026}}}}
	{{Spawn row\|Enderman\|weight=10\|size=1-4}}		{{Spawn row\|Enderman\|weight=10\|size=1-4}}
	{{Spawn row\|Drowned\|weight=5\|size=1\|note=Adult drowned wielding a trident have a 50% chance of spawning mounted on a [[Minecraft:zombie nautilus]].}}		{{Spawn row\|Drowned\|weight=5\|size=1\|note=Adult drowned wielding a trident have a 50% chance of spawning mounted on a [[Minecraft:zombie nautilus]].}}
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	{{Spawn row\|Frostbite\|weight=?\|size=2-4}}		{{Spawn row\|Frostbite\|weight=45\|size=2-4\|note={{upcoming\|Fourth Drop 2026}}}}
	{{Spawn row\|Skeleton\|weight=24\|size=1-2}}		{{Spawn row\|Skeleton\|weight=24\|size=1-2}}
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	== Generation ==		== Generation ==
	Frozen oceans generate as shallow ocean biomes in the ~~frozen~~ temperature zones, near [[Minecraft:snowy plains]], [[Minecraft:snowy taiga]]s, regular [[Minecraft:taiga]]s, and [[Minecraft:ice spikes]]. They ~~may be~~ separated from land biomes by [[Minecraft:snowy beach]]es, ~~non-frozen~~ [[Minecraft:stony shore]]s, ~~and~~ [[Minecraft:frozen river]]s~~, though they may also border land biomes directly~~. They can generate close to [[Minecraft:mountains]] with [[Minecraft:grove]]s and [[Minecraft:snowy slopes]] forming tall oceanic cliffs.		Frozen oceans generate as shallow ocean biomes at the coldest temperature zones, often near [[Minecraft:snowy plains]], [[Minecraft:snowy taiga]]s, regular [[Minecraft:taiga]]s, and [[Minecraft:ice spikes]]. They are sometimes, but not always, separated from land biomes by [[Minecraft:snowy beach]]es, [[Minecraft:stony shore]]s, or [[Minecraft:frozen river]]s. They can generate close to [[Minecraft:mountains]] with [[Minecraft:grove]]s and [[Minecraft:snowy slopes]] forming tall oceanic cliffs.

	Frozen oceans border ~~their~~ [[Minecraft:Deep Frozen Ocean\|deep]] ~~variant far from land~~, and [[Minecraft:cold ocean]]s near higher temperatures.		Frozen oceans border [[Minecraft:Deep Frozen Ocean\|deep frozen oceans]] as continentalness decreases, and [[Minecraft:cold ocean]]s near higher temperatures.

	== Description ==		== Description ==
	[[File:Ocean colors.png\|thumb\|200px\|The separate colors of each ocean variant {{in\|java}}]]		[[File:Ocean colors.png\|thumb\|200px\|The separate colors of each ocean variant {{in\|java}}]]
	Unlike other oceans, frozen oceans do not have a [[Minecraft:gravel]] seabed and directly expose [[Minecraft:stone]] and variants.{{only\|be}} Neither seagrass nor kelp generates on the seafloor, leaving it entirely barren. The surface is widely covered with [[Minecraft:ice]], while large [[Minecraft:iceberg]]s made of [[Minecraft:snow block]]s, [[Minecraft:packed ice]], and a bit of [[Minecraft:blue ice]] frequently generate.		Unlike other oceans, frozen oceans do not have a [[Minecraft:gravel]] seabed and directly expose [[Minecraft:stone]] and variants.{{only\|bedrock\|short=BE}} Neither seagrass nor kelp generates on the seafloor, leaving it entirely barren. The surface is widely covered with [[Minecraft:ice]], while large [[Minecraft:iceberg]]s made of [[Minecraft:snow block]]s, [[Minecraft:packed ice]], and a bit of [[Minecraft:blue ice]] frequently generate.

	[[Minecraft:Shipwreck]]s and [[Minecraft:cold ocean ruins]] generate here, often inside icebergs. Occasional islands in frozen oceans are also covered with stone, however, some patches of [[Minecraft:grass block]]s generate in between.		[[Minecraft:Shipwreck]]s and [[Minecraft:cold ocean ruins]] generate here, often inside icebergs. Occasional islands in frozen oceans are also covered with stone, however, some patches of [[Minecraft:grass block]]s generate in between.
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	{{Spawn row\|Cod\|weight=75\|size=4-7}}		{{Spawn row\|Cod\|weight=75\|size=4-7}}
	{{Spawn row\|Salmon\|weight=26\|size=3-5}}		{{Spawn row\|Salmon\|weight=26\|size=3-5}}
			\|ambient=
			{{Spawn row\|Bat\|weight=10\|size=2}}
	}}		}}

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	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.21.90\|dev=Preview 1.21.90.26\|Added cold color grading and cold lighting to frozen oceans with [[Minecraft:Vibrant Visuals]].}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.21.90\|dev=Preview 1.21.90.26\|Added cold color grading and cold lighting to frozen oceans with [[Minecraft:Vibrant Visuals]].}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.21.100\|dev=Preview 1.21.100.20\|The surface is no longer entirely covered by ice and now features patches of open water.\|Icebergs now generate with a shape and frequency that more closely matches {{JE}}.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.21.100\|dev=Preview 1.21.100.20\|The surface is no longer entirely covered by ice and now features patches of open water.\|Icebergs now generate with a shape and frequency that more closely matches {{JE}}.}}
			\|{{HistoryLine\|\|26.50\|dev=Preview 26.50.22\|[[Minecraft:Bat]]s now spawn in frozen oceans.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|bedrock upcoming}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|bedrock upcoming}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|26.60\|dev=Preview 26.60.29\|exp=Drop 4 of 2026\|Added [[Minecraft:frostbite]]s, which can spawn in frozen oceans.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|26.60\|dev=Preview 26.60.29\|exp=Drop 4 of 2026\|Added [[Minecraft:frostbite]]s, which can spawn in frozen oceans.}}

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	[[Minecraft:Shipwreck]]s and [[Minecraft:cold ocean ruins]] generate here, often inside icebergs. Occasional islands in frozen oceans are also covered with stone, however, some patches of [[Minecraft:grass block]]s generate in between.		[[Minecraft:Shipwreck]]s and [[Minecraft:cold ocean ruins]] generate here, often inside icebergs. Occasional islands in frozen oceans are also covered with stone, however, some patches of [[Minecraft:grass block]]s generate in between.

	Fewer mobs spawn here than in any other ocean variant, only [[Minecraft:cod]] and [[Minecraft:salmon]].{{only\|be\|short=1}} On the surface, however, [[Minecraft:polar bear]]s and [[Minecraft:rabbit]]s may also spawn {{in\|be}}, while some [[Minecraft:skeleton]]s are replaced by [[Minecraft:stray]]s.		Fewer mobs spawn here than in any other ocean variant, only [[Minecraft:cod]] and [[Minecraft:salmon]].{{only\|be\|short=1}} On the surface, however, [[Minecraft:polar bear]]s and [[Minecraft:rabbit]]s may also spawn {{in\|be}}, while some [[Minecraft:skeleton]]s are replaced by [[Minecraft:stray]]s and some [[Minecraft:zombie]]s with [[Minecraft:frostbite]]s.{{upcoming\|Fourth Drop 2026}}

	Frozen oceans have varying [[Minecraft:temperature]]s across their landscapes. Colder patches generate [[Minecraft:snowfall]] and freeze water on any altitude, while some patches only allow snowfall above Y=120±8, creating rainfall and unfrozen water on the ocean's surface.		Frozen oceans have varying [[Minecraft:temperature]]s across their landscapes. Colder patches generate [[Minecraft:snowfall]] and freeze water on any altitude, while some patches only allow snowfall above Y=120±8, creating rainfall and unfrozen water on the ocean's surface.
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	{{Spawn row\|Stray\|weight=96\|size=1-2}}		{{Spawn row\|Stray\|weight=96\|size=1-2}}
	{{Spawn row\|Zombie\|weight=95\|size=2-4}}		{{Spawn row\|Zombie\|weight=95\|size=2-4}}
			{{Spawn row\|Frostbite\|weight=?\|size=2-4}}
	{{Spawn row\|Skeleton\|weight=24\|size=1-2}}		{{Spawn row\|Skeleton\|weight=24\|size=1-2}}
	{{Spawn row\|Enderman\|weight=10\|size=1-2}}		{{Spawn row\|Enderman\|weight=10\|size=1-2}}
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	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.21.90\|dev=Preview 1.21.90.26\|Added cold color grading and cold lighting to frozen oceans with [[Minecraft:Vibrant Visuals]].}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.21.90\|dev=Preview 1.21.90.26\|Added cold color grading and cold lighting to frozen oceans with [[Minecraft:Vibrant Visuals]].}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.21.100\|dev=Preview 1.21.100.20\|The surface is no longer entirely covered by ice and now features patches of open water.\|Icebergs now generate with a shape and frequency that more closely matches {{JE}}.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.21.100\|dev=Preview 1.21.100.20\|The surface is no longer entirely covered by ice and now features patches of open water.\|Icebergs now generate with a shape and frequency that more closely matches {{JE}}.}}
			\|{{HistoryLine\|bedrock upcoming}}
			\|{{HistoryLine\|\|26.60\|dev=Preview 26.60.29\|exp=Drop 4 of 2026\|Added [[Minecraft:frostbite]]s, which can spawn in frozen oceans.}}
	}}		}}

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	\|{{HistoryLine\|java}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|java}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.0.0\|dev=Beta 1.9 Prerelease\|Added FrozenOcean, which was unused at the time.\|When generated through [[Minecraft:buffet]], it appears as a regular ocean with a lower temperature, freezing the entire surface.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.0.0\|dev=Beta 1.9 Prerelease\|Added FrozenOcean, which was unused at the time.\|When generated through [[Minecraft:buffet]], it appears as a regular ocean with a lower temperature, freezing the entire surface.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.1\|dev=~~12w50a~~\|Frozen oceans now generate naturally. Generates around [[Minecraft:Snowy Plains]] biomes with [[Minecraft:frozen river]] biomes.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.1\|dev=12w01a\|Frozen oceans now generate naturally. Generates around [[Minecraft:Snowy Plains]] biomes with [[Minecraft:frozen river]] biomes.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.7.2\|dev=13w36a\|Frozen ocean is now required for the new "Adventuring Time" [[Minecraft:achievement/Java Edition\|achievement]].}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.7.2\|dev=13w36a\|Frozen ocean is now required for the new "Adventuring Time" [[Minecraft:achievement/Java Edition\|achievement]].}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.8\|dev=14w17a\|Frozen ocean is no longer required for the "Adventuring Time" achievement, making it possible to obtain in normal gameplay.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.8\|dev=14w17a\|Frozen ocean is no longer required for the "Adventuring Time" achievement, making it possible to obtain in normal gameplay.}}

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	\| watercolor = {{color\|#3938C9}}{{only\|java\|short=y}}<br>{{color\|#2570B5}}{{only\|bedrock\|short=y}}		\| watercolor = {{color\|#3938C9}}{{only\|java\|short=y}}<br>{{color\|#2570B5}}{{only\|bedrock\|short=y}}
	\| underwaterfogcolor = {{color\|#050533}}{{only\|java\|short=y}}<br>{{color\|#174985}}{{only\|bedrock\|short=y}}		\| underwaterfogcolor = {{color\|#050533}}{{only\|java\|short=y}}<br>{{color\|#174985}}{{only\|bedrock\|short=y}}
	\| structures = {{EnvLink\|Shipwreck}}<br>{{EnvLink\|Ocean ~~ruins~~}}		\| structures = {{EnvLink\|Shipwreck}}<br>{{EnvLink\|Ocean Ruins}}
	\| features = {{EnvLink\|Iceberg}}<br>{{BlockLink\|Blue ice\|link=Blue Ice (feature)}}		\| features = {{EnvLink\|Iceberg}}<br>{{BlockLink\|Blue ice\|link=Blue Ice (feature)}}
	\| blocks = {{BlockLink\|Ice}}<br>{{BlockLink\|Packed Ice}}<br>{{BlockLink\|Snow Block}}<br>{{BlockLink\|Snow}}<br>{{BlockLink\|Grass Block}}<br>{{BlockLink\|Gravel}}{{only\|je\|short=1}}		\| blocks = {{BlockLink\|Ice}}<br>{{BlockLink\|Packed Ice}}<br>{{BlockLink\|Snow Block}}<br>{{BlockLink\|Snow}}<br>{{BlockLink\|Grass Block}}<br>{{BlockLink\|Gravel}}{{only\|je\|short=1}}
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	The '''frozen ocean''' is an icy variant of [[Minecraft:ocean]]s covered by [[Minecraft:Iceberg (feature)\|icebergs]]. The water's surface is partially covered with [[Minecraft:ice]], where [[Minecraft:snowfall]] may occur and [[Minecraft:polar bears]] can spawn.		The '''frozen ocean''' is an icy variant of [[Minecraft:ocean]] covered by [[Minecraft:Iceberg (feature)\|icebergs]]. The water's surface is partially covered with [[Minecraft:ice]], where [[Minecraft:snowfall]] may occur and [[Minecraft:polar bears]] can spawn.

	== Generation ==		== Generation ==
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	== Description ==		== Description ==
	[[File:Ocean colors.png\|thumb\|200px\|The separate colors of each ocean variant {{in\|java}}]]		[[File:Ocean colors.png\|thumb\|200px\|The separate colors of each ocean variant {{in\|java}}]]
	Unlike other oceans, frozen oceans do not have a [[Minecraft:gravel]] seabed and directly expose [[Minecraft:stone]] and variants.{{only\|be}} Neither seagrass nor kelp generates on the seafloor, leaving it entirely barren. The surface is widely covered with [[Minecraft:ice]], while large [[Minecraft:iceberg]]s made of [[Minecraft:snow block]]s, [[Minecraft:packed ice]] and a bit of [[Minecraft:blue ice]] frequently generate.		Unlike other oceans, frozen oceans do not have a [[Minecraft:gravel]] seabed and directly expose [[Minecraft:stone]] and variants.{{only\|be}} Neither seagrass nor kelp generates on the seafloor, leaving it entirely barren. The surface is widely covered with [[Minecraft:ice]], while large [[Minecraft:iceberg]]s made of [[Minecraft:snow block]]s, [[Minecraft:packed ice]], and a bit of [[Minecraft:blue ice]] frequently generate.

	[[Minecraft:Shipwreck]]s and [[Minecraft:cold ocean ruins]] generate here, often inside icebergs. Occasional islands in frozen oceans are also covered with stone, however, some patches of [[Minecraft:grass block]]s generate in between.		[[Minecraft:Shipwreck]]s and [[Minecraft:cold ocean ruins]] generate here, often inside icebergs. Occasional islands in frozen oceans are also covered with stone, however, some patches of [[Minecraft:grass block]]s generate in between.