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Registry record · minecraft:packed_ice

Packed Ice

Blocks Building & terrain

Packed ice is a dense, opaque frozen block that never melts near heat sources, offering reliable boat transportation.

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Versioned source data

Edition availability

01

Java Edition

Source version 26.1
Registry ID
523
Source display name
Packed Ice
Maximum stack
64

Bedrock Edition

Source version 1.26.60
Registry ID
174
Source display name
Packed Ice
Maximum stack
64
Component-based
No
Source version tag
Unclassified by source

From the recipe registry

Crafting recipe

Java · 26.1

Recipe data is supplied for Java Edition only in this source. Bedrock recipes are not inferred.

Field guide

Item details

How to obtain

  • Generates naturally in ice spikes biomes as monumental spires, and within frozen ocean icebergs. Source
  • Crafted by combining nine regular ice blocks in a 3x3 crafting grid. Source

Practical uses

  • Ideal for Nether boat highways and lighted pathways because it never melts regardless of nearby torches or lava. Source
  • Crafted in a 3x3 pattern to produce blue ice, the fastest travel surface in the game. Source

Mechanics

  • Completely opaque: blocks light completely, never melts near light sources, and requires Silk Touch to collect. Source
Ice Blue Ice Boat Snow Block

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Used In · Crafting recipes

Used in 1 output

Recorded Java recipe outputs that use Packed Ice. Bedrock recipe data is not included.