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* A crystal block which generates on the ground in [[Minecraft:ice caves]]. | * A crystal block which generates on the ground in [[Minecraft:ice caves]]. | ||
* Emits a [[Minecraft:light level]] of 4. | * Emits a [[Minecraft:light level]] of 4. | ||
* Can be placed on all | * Can be placed on all sides of a block. | ||
'''{{Animate|Attached Icicle Base (D) BE1.png;Attached Icicle Middle (D) BE1.png;Attached Icicle Frustum (D) BE1.png;Attached Icicle Tip (D) BE1.png;Attached Icicle Tip Merge (D) BE1.png|32px}}{{Animate|Attached Icicle Base (U) BE1.png;Attached Icicle Middle (U) BE1.png;Attached Icicle Frustum (U) BE1.png;Attached Icicle Tip (U) BE1.png;Attached Icicle Tip Merge (U) BE1.png|32px}}<br>{{Animate|Icicle Base (D) BE1.png;Icicle Middle (D) BE1.png;Icicle Frustum (D) BE1.png;Icicle Tip (D) BE1.png;Icicle Tip Merge (D) BE1.png|32px}}{{Animate|Icicle Base (U) BE1.png;Icicle Middle (U) BE1.png;Icicle Frustum (U) BE1.png;Icicle Tip (U) BE1.png;Icicle Tip Merge (U) BE1.png|32px}} [[Minecraft:Icicle]]''' | '''{{Animate|Attached Icicle Base (D) BE1.png;Attached Icicle Middle (D) BE1.png;Attached Icicle Frustum (D) BE1.png;Attached Icicle Tip (D) BE1.png;Attached Icicle Tip Merge (D) BE1.png|32px}}{{Animate|Attached Icicle Base (U) BE1.png;Attached Icicle Middle (U) BE1.png;Attached Icicle Frustum (U) BE1.png;Attached Icicle Tip (U) BE1.png;Attached Icicle Tip Merge (U) BE1.png|32px}}<br>{{Animate|Icicle Base (D) BE1.png;Icicle Middle (D) BE1.png;Icicle Frustum (D) BE1.png;Icicle Tip (D) BE1.png;Icicle Tip Merge (D) BE1.png|32px}}{{Animate|Icicle Base (U) BE1.png;Icicle Middle (U) BE1.png;Icicle Frustum (U) BE1.png;Icicle Tip (U) BE1.png;Icicle Tip Merge (U) BE1.png|32px}} [[Minecraft:Icicle]]''' | ||
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'''{{InvSprite|Ice Ball}} [[Minecraft:Ice ball]]''' | '''{{InvSprite|Ice Ball}} [[Minecraft:Ice ball]]''' | ||
* A throwable [[Minecraft:projectile]] that deals damage. | * A throwable [[Minecraft:projectile]] that deals damage. | ||
* It does more damage based on its projectile speed, having a sharp deceleration like [[Minecraft:snowballs]]. | |||
* Can be used to brew [[Minecraft:potions of Freezing]]. | * Can be used to brew [[Minecraft:potions of Freezing]]. | ||
* Obtained by [[Minecraft:frostbite]]s, which have a chance to drop them when killed. | * Obtained by [[Minecraft:frostbite]]s, which have a chance to drop them when killed. | ||
* Deals consistent knockback. | |||
'''{{AnimateSprite|Potion of Freezing;Splash Potion of Freezing;Lingering Potion of Freezing}}[[Minecraft:Potion of Freezing]]''' | '''{{AnimateSprite|Potion of Freezing;Splash Potion of Freezing;Lingering Potion of Freezing}}[[Minecraft:Potion of Freezing]]''' | ||
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'''[[File:Freezing BE1.png|32px]] [[Minecraft:Freezing]]''' | '''[[File:Freezing BE1.png|32px]] [[Minecraft:Freezing]]''' | ||
* An effect that causes an entity to [[Minecraft:freeze]], dealing [[Minecraft:damage]] over time and slowing their [[Minecraft:movement]]. | * An effect that causes an entity to [[Minecraft:freeze]], dealing [[Minecraft:damage]] over time and slowing their [[Minecraft:movement]]. | ||
* Equipping a piece of [[Minecraft:leather armor]] | * Equipping a piece of [[Minecraft:leather armor]] negates freezing damage but not the slowness. | ||
=== Mobs === | === Mobs === | ||
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** Most frostbites use a standard melee attack, which gives the [[Minecraft:Freezing]] effect. | ** Most frostbites use a standard melee attack, which gives the [[Minecraft:Freezing]] effect. | ||
** Some frostbites spawn holding [[Minecraft:ice ball]]s, which they throw as a ranged attack. | ** Some frostbites spawn holding [[Minecraft:ice ball]]s, which they throw as a ranged attack. | ||
* Drops | * Drops [[Minecraft:rotten flesh]] and ice balls when killed, regardless if holding one or not. | ||
* Converts into a [[Minecraft:zombie]] when underwater for | * Converts into a [[Minecraft:zombie]] when underwater for 30 seconds. | ||
=== World generation === | === World generation === | ||
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'''{{BiomeLink|Ice caves|scale=1.5}}''' | '''{{BiomeLink|Ice caves|scale=1.5}}''' | ||
* A [[Minecraft:cave biome]] that generates underneath frozen biomes. | * A [[Minecraft:cave biome]] that generates underneath frozen biomes. | ||
* Rarely generates on cold biomes or sometimes on the surface. | |||
* [[Minecraft:Calcite]], [[Minecraft:packed ice]], [[Minecraft:icicle]]s, [[Minecraft:ice crystal]]s and sometimes patches of [[Minecraft:snow]] can generate here. | * [[Minecraft:Calcite]], [[Minecraft:packed ice]], [[Minecraft:icicle]]s, [[Minecraft:ice crystal]]s and sometimes patches of [[Minecraft:snow]] can generate here. | ||
* Does not generate [[Minecraft:glow lichen]] | * Does not generate [[Minecraft:glow lichen]]. | ||
* Higher chance of [[Minecraft:ore]]s generating inside blobs of [[Minecraft:stone]] and [[Minecraft:deepslate]]. | * Higher chance of [[Minecraft:ore]]s generating inside blobs of [[Minecraft:stone]] and [[Minecraft:deepslate]]. | ||
* Common cave monsters along with [[Minecraft:stray]]s and [[Minecraft:frostbite]]s can spawn here. | * Common cave monsters along with [[Minecraft:stray]]s and [[Minecraft:frostbite]]s can spawn here. | ||
==== Features ==== | ==== Features ==== | ||
'''Icicle''' | '''[[Minecraft:Icicle (feature)|Icicle]]''' | ||
* Generates as clusters of [[Minecraft:icicle]]s on the ceiling of ice caves. | * Generates as clusters of [[Minecraft:icicle]]s on the ceiling of ice caves or large speleothem made out of ice and packed ice. | ||
=== Sounds === | === Sounds === | ||
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== Changes == | == Changes == | ||
=== Mobs === | |||
'''[[Minecraft:Zombie]] and [[Minecraft:husk]]''' | |||
* Now converts into a [[Minecraft:frostbite]] when in [[Minecraft:powder snow]] for 30 seconds. | * Now converts into a [[Minecraft:frostbite]] when in [[Minecraft:powder snow]] for 30 seconds. | ||
== Videos == | == Videos == | ||
Revision as of 11:07, 5 October 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 Minecraft:ice caves, a cave Minecraft:biome featuring Minecraft:icicles and Minecraft:ice crystals, as well as the Minecraft:frostbite, Minecraft:ice balls, and the Minecraft:Freezing effect. It was announced at Minecraft:Minecraft LIVE – September 2026.
Experimental features for the update are released prior to the finalized release as part of Minecraft:Bedrock Edition 26.60.
Additions
Blocks
File:Ice Crystals.png Minecraft:Ice crystal
- A crystal block which generates on the ground in Minecraft:ice caves.
- Emits a Minecraft:light level of 4.
- Can be placed on all sides of a block.
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Template:AnimateTemplate:Animate Minecraft:Icicle
- A spike block that generates as stalactites on the ceiling in ice caves.
- Can also be placed on the ground as stalagmites.
- The column part of the icicles melt and break when a strong enough light source is nearby, or in Minecraft:the Nether.
- Icicle stalactites will grow longer if Minecraft:packed ice is above them, unless they are in the Nether.
- Falling icicles deal damage to Minecraft:entities.
- Falling on an icicle stalagmite multiplies the Minecraft:fall damage.
- This is a confirmed feature but has not been added to the game yet: Minecraft:Player placed icicles will not be affected by Minecraft:light.
Items
Template:InvSprite Minecraft:Frostbite spawn egg
- Used to spawn a Minecraft:frostbite.
Template:InvSprite Minecraft:Ice ball
- A throwable Minecraft:projectile that deals damage.
- It does more damage based on its projectile speed, having a sharp deceleration like Minecraft:snowballs.
- Can be used to brew Minecraft:potions of Freezing.
- Obtained by Minecraft:frostbites, which have a chance to drop them when killed.
- Deals consistent knockback.
Template:AnimateSpriteMinecraft:Potion of Freezing
- Obtained by Minecraft:brewing an Minecraft:awkward potion with an Minecraft:ice ball.
- Causes the Minecraft:Freezing effect.
Template:InvSprite Minecraft:Arrow of Freezing
- A Minecraft:tipped arrow which causes the Minecraft:Freezing effect.
Effects
File:Freezing BE1.png Minecraft:Freezing
- An effect that causes an entity to Minecraft:freeze, dealing Minecraft:damage over time and slowing their Minecraft:movement.
- Equipping a piece of Minecraft:leather armor negates freezing damage but not the slowness.
Mobs
width=55x55 File:Baby Frostbite.png Minecraft:Frostbite
- A Minecraft:zombie variant that can be found in snowy biomes.
- Minecraft:Zombies and Minecraft:husks convert into frostbites when they freeze.
- Immune to Minecraft:Freezing.
- Does not sink in Minecraft:powder snow.
- Burns in sunlight.
- It has two modes of attacking: a melee attack and a ranged attack.
- Most frostbites use a standard melee attack, which gives the Minecraft:Freezing effect.
- Some frostbites spawn holding Minecraft:ice balls, which they throw as a ranged attack.
- Drops Minecraft:rotten flesh and ice balls when killed, regardless if holding one or not.
- Converts into a Minecraft:zombie when underwater for 30 seconds.
World generation
Biomes
- A Minecraft:cave biome that generates underneath frozen biomes.
- Rarely generates on cold biomes or sometimes on the surface.
- Minecraft:Calcite, Minecraft:packed ice, Minecraft:icicles, Minecraft:ice crystals and sometimes patches of Minecraft:snow can generate here.
- Does not generate Minecraft:glow lichen.
- Higher chance of Minecraft:ores generating inside blobs of Minecraft:stone and Minecraft:deepslate.
- Common cave monsters along with Minecraft:strays and Minecraft:frostbites can spawn here.
Features
- Generates as clusters of Minecraft:icicles on the ceiling of ice caves or large speleothem made out of ice and packed ice.
Sounds
- Added unique sounds for ice. This was not done for packed, blue, nor Minecraft:frosted ice blocks.<ref>Template:Bug</ref>
Changes
Mobs
Minecraft:Zombie and Minecraft:husk
- Now converts into a Minecraft:frostbite when in Minecraft:powder snow for 30 seconds.
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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A view of the ice caves with a Minecraft:stray and Minecraft:frostbites
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A frostbite in an ice cave
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Lava flowing to an ice cave
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Ice crystals
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A cluster of icicles
In other media
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Minecraft:Steve freezing in some ice. Above him, content from the game drop can be seen
References
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Minecraft:fr:Quatrième drop de 2026 Minecraft:he:דרופ רביעי 2026 Minecraft:it:Quarto rilascio del 2026 Minecraft:ja:2026年冬季の小規模アップデート Minecraft:ko:2026년의 네 번째 드롭 Minecraft:lzh:丙午丁投 Minecraft:nl:Vierde drop van 2026 Minecraft:pt:Quarto drop de 2026 Minecraft:ru:Четвёртый дроп 2026 Minecraft:zh:2026年第4次小更新 Minecraft:es:Cuarto Drop de 2026