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== Generation == | == Generation == | ||
Frozen oceans generate as shallow ocean biomes | 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 | 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| | 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}} | ||
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{{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||26.60|dev=Preview 26.60.29|exp=Drop 4 of 2026|Added [[Minecraft:frostbite]]s, which can spawn in frozen oceans.}} | |||
}} | }} | ||
Latest revision as of 11:11, 7 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.
Description
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:
Data values
ID
Template:Edition: Template:ID table
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Biome definition
Achievements
Advancements
Videos
History
Java Edition
Bedrock Edition
Legacy Console Edition
Data history
Issues
Gallery
Screenshots
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A wrecked ship in an iceberg at a frozen ocean
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A frozen ocean near a forest
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A frozen ocean Minecraft:single biome world
Historical screenshots
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View of an old pre-Minecraft:Java Edition 1.13 single biome frozen ocean
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Another view of a frozen ocean
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A frozen ocean biome
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Salmon beneath icebergs
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A frozen ocean Minecraft:single biome world before Minecraft:1.18
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A frozen ocean with Minecraft:ray tracing
See also
References
External links
Template:Navbox ocean Template:Navbox biomes
Minecraft:fr:Océan gelé Minecraft:pt:Oceano congelado Minecraft:uk:Замерзлий океан Minecraft:zh:冻洋