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Prismarine in Minecraft

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To craft Prismarine, combine 4 Prismarine Shard in a crafting table. Mine it with at least a Wooden Pickaxe.

Type
Block
Stack size
Up to 64
Craftable
Yes
Best tool
Pickaxe
Blast resistance
6

How to craft Prismarine

You need a crafting table for this recipe. Place the ingredients exactly as shown.

Prismarine ShardPrismarine Shard
Prismarine ShardPrismarine Shard

How to mine Prismarine

The best tool for Prismarine is the Pickaxe. To get the block as a drop you need at least a Wooden Pickaxe. With a hardness of 1.5, it is quick to break.

PropertyValue
Best toolPickaxe
Minimum tier to dropWooden
Hardness1.5
Blast resistance6
Light levelNone
TransparentNo

Good blast resistance — it survives most creeper explosions nearby.

What is Prismarine used for?

Prismarine is an ingredient in 4 crafting recipes:

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

How do you craft Prismarine in Minecraft?
Combine 4 Prismarine Shard in a crafting table.
What tool do you need to mine Prismarine?
Use a Pickaxe. You need at least a Wooden Pickaxe for it to drop.
What can you make with Prismarine?
Prismarine is used to craft Prismarine Slab, Prismarine Stairs, Prismarine Wall and Tide Armor Trim.