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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.
 
[[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 ==
[[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.


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|Spider|weight=100|size=4}}
{{Spawn row|Spider|weight=100|size=4}}
{{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|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=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}}
{{Spawn row|Enderman|weight=10|size=1-2}}
{{Spawn row|Enderman|weight=10|size=1-2}}
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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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=== Biome definition ===
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== Achievements ==
== Achievements ==
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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||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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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>


Latest revision as of 11:11, 23 October 2026

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The frozen ocean is an icy variant of Minecraft:ocean covered by icebergs. The water's surface is partially covered with Minecraft:ice, where Minecraft:snowfall may occur and Minecraft:polar bears can spawn.

Generation

Frozen oceans generate as shallow ocean biomes at the coldest temperature zones, often near Minecraft:snowy plains, Minecraft:snowy taigas, regular Minecraft:taigas, and Minecraft:ice spikes. They are sometimes, but not always, separated from land biomes by Minecraft:snowy beaches, Minecraft:stony shores, or Minecraft:frozen rivers. They can generate close to Minecraft:mountains with Minecraft:groves and Minecraft:snowy slopes forming tall oceanic cliffs.

Frozen oceans border deep frozen oceans as continentalness decreases, and Minecraft:cold oceans 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.Template:Upcoming

Description

File:Ocean colors.png
The separate colors of each ocean variant Template:In

Unlike other oceans, frozen oceans do not have a Minecraft:gravel seabed and directly expose Minecraft:stone and variants.Template:Only Neither seagrass nor kelp generates on the seafloor, leaving it entirely barren. The surface is widely covered with Minecraft:ice, while large Minecraft:icebergs made of Minecraft:snow blocks, Minecraft:packed ice, and a bit of Minecraft:blue ice frequently generate.

Minecraft:Shipwrecks 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 blocks generate in between.

Fewer mobs spawn here than in any other ocean variant, only Minecraft:cod and Minecraft:salmon.Template:Only On the surface, however, Minecraft:polar bears and Minecraft:rabbits may also spawn Template:In, while some Minecraft:skeletons are replaced by Minecraft:strays and some Minecraft:zombies with Minecraft:frostbites.Template:Upcoming

Frozen oceans have varying Minecraft:temperatures 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.

With Minecraft:Vibrant Visuals, frozen oceans use default environmental settings with a strong cold color grading, making the biome appear colder blue. They use cold sunlight, which is slightly stronger at dusk and dawn.

Mobs

The following mobs naturally spawn here: Template:Spawn table Template:Spawn table

Sounds

Music

Template:IN, these music tracks play when the player is underwater in a frozen ocean:

Template:MusicTable These music tracks play while the player is not underwater in a frozen ocean:

Template:MusicTable/game Template:MusicTable/creative

Data values

ID

Template:Edition: Template:ID table

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Biome definition

Template:Wip Template:Collapse

Achievements

Template:Load achievements

Advancements

Template:Load advancements

Videos

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History

Java Edition

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Bedrock Edition

Template:HistoryTable

Legacy Console Edition

Template:HistoryTable

Data history

Template:HistoryTable

Issues

Template:Issue list

Gallery

Screenshots

Historical screenshots

Mojang screenshots

See also

References

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External links

Navigation

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