Ice in Minecraft
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Ice is a block in Minecraft. It stacks up to 64.
- Type
- Block
- Stack size
- Up to 64
- Craftable
- No
- Best tool
- Pickaxe
- Blast resistance
- 0.5
How to mine Ice
The best tool for Ice is the Pickaxe. To get the block as a drop you need any tool (or even your hand). With a hardness of 0.5, it is very quick to break.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Best tool | Pickaxe |
| Hardness | 0.5 |
| Blast resistance | 0.5 |
| Light level | None |
| Transparent | Yes |
Low blast resistance — explosions destroy it easily.
What is Ice used for?
Ice is an ingredient in 1 crafting recipe:
Data for Minecraft Java Edition 26.1, based on the open minecraft-data project. Some details can differ in Bedrock Edition. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.
Frequently asked questions
What tool do you need to mine Ice?
Use a Pickaxe.
What can you make with Ice?
Ice is used to craft Packed Ice.