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; [[File:Freezing | ; [[File:Freezing Icon Recreation Fixed 16x16.png|32px]] [[Minecraft:Freezing]] | ||
* An effect that causes an entity to [[Minecraft:freeze]], dealing damage over time and slowing their movement. | * An effect that causes an entity to [[Minecraft:freeze]], dealing damage over time and slowing their movement. | ||
* Equipping a piece of leather armor prevents freezing damage but not the slowness. | * Equipping a piece of leather armor prevents freezing damage but not the slowness. | ||
* Effect technically already existed | * Effect technically already existed as [[Minecraft:powder snow]] causes the same result. | ||
=== Mobs === | === Mobs === | ||
; [[File:Frozen Zombie Cutout recreation.png|width=55x55]] [[File:Baby frozen zombie recreation2.png|17px]] [[Minecraft:Frozen zombie]] | ; [[File:Frozen Zombie Cutout recreation.png|width=55x55]] [[File:Baby frozen zombie recreation2.png|17px]] [[Minecraft:Frozen zombie]] | ||
* A zombie variant that can be found in ice caves and snowy biomes.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/shorts/x8ZJS5HHdfE</ref> | * A zombie variant that can be found in ice caves and snowy biomes.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/shorts/x8ZJS5HHdfE</ref> | ||
** Currently the name is | ** Currently, the name is a placeholder.<ref>{{mcnet|mclive_sept2026_recap|Minecraft Live: September 2026 Recap|September 29, 2026|[[Minecraft:Sofia Dankis]]|archive-url=|archive-time=|prefix=|quote=This new drop follows in that vein of aspirational challenges, especially thanks to the new frozen zombie variant! It doesn’t have a name yet (I don’t know why, I suggested Brrrombie and it’s perfect) but you can still start preparing mentally for your new icy arch nemesis.}}</ref> | ||
* It has two modes of attacking: a melee attack and a ranged attack, similar to [[Minecraft:drowned]]. | * It has two modes of attacking: a melee attack and a ranged attack, similar to [[Minecraft:drowned]]. | ||
** Most frozen zombies use a standard melee attack, which gives Freezing. | ** Most frozen zombies use a standard melee attack, which gives Freezing. | ||
Revision as of 11:10, 30 September 2026
The fourth drop of 2026 is an upcoming Minecraft:game drop that will release as Minecraft:Java Edition 26.4 and Minecraft:Bedrock Edition 26.70 in the fourth quarter of 2026. It introduces the Minecraft:ice caves, a cave Minecraft:biome featuring Minecraft:icicles and Minecraft:ice crystals, as well as the Minecraft:frozen zombie, Minecraft:ice balls, and the Minecraft:Freezing effect. It was announced at Minecraft:Minecraft LIVE – September 2026.
Additions
Blocks
- A crystal block which generates on the ground in Minecraft:ice caves.
- Provides a small amount of light.
- Can be placed on all axes.
- A spike block that generates on the ceiling in ice caves.
- Icicle columns melt and fall when a light source is nearby.
- Falling icicles deal damage to entities.
- Can be placed on the ground in addition to the ceiling.
Items
- Used to spawn a Minecraft:frozen zombie.
- A throwable projectile that deals damage.
- It does more damage based on its projectile speed.
- Obtained by killing a frozen zombie holding an ice ball.
- Obtained by brewing an Minecraft:awkward potion with an Minecraft:ice ball.
- Causes the Minecraft:Freezing effect.
- A tipped arrow which causes the Freezing effect.
Effects
- An effect that causes an entity to Minecraft:freeze, dealing damage over time and slowing their movement.
- Equipping a piece of leather armor prevents freezing damage but not the slowness.
- Effect technically already existed as Minecraft:powder snow causes the same result.
Mobs
- A zombie variant that can be found in ice caves and snowy biomes.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/shorts/x8ZJS5HHdfE</ref>
- Currently, the name is a placeholder.<ref>Template:Mcnet</ref>
- It has two modes of attacking: a melee attack and a ranged attack, similar to Minecraft:drowned.
- Most frozen zombies use a standard melee attack, which gives Freezing.
- Some frozen zombies spawn holding ice balls, which they throw as a ranged attack.
- Frozen zombies holding ice balls have a chance to drop them upon being killed.
World generation
Biomes
- A cave biome that generates underneath frozen biomes.
- Calcite, ice, packed ice, blue ice, icicles and ice crystals can generate here.
- Ores generate inside blobs of Minecraft:stone and Minecraft:deepslate.
- Common cave monsters, Minecraft:strays and Minecraft:frozen zombies can spawn here.
Features
- Icicles
- Generates as clusters of icicles.
Videos
Gallery
Mojang images
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A view of some ice pillars and icicles from the ground in an ice cave
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View of the ice caves with a Minecraft:stray and Minecraft:frozen zombies
In other media
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Minecraft:Steve freezing in some ice. Above him, content from the game drop can be seen
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