Prismarine

This article is about the block. For prismarine items, see Prismarine items. For the Minecraft Legends resource, see MCL:Prismarine.
Prismarine
Prismarine.gif: Infobox image for Prismarine the block in Minecraft
Invicon Prismarine.png: Inventory sprite for Prismarine in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Prismarine
Renewable

Yes

Stackable

Yes (64)

Tool

Blast resistance

6

Hardness

1.5

Luminous

No

Transparent

No

Flammable

No

Catches fire
from lava

No

Map color (JE)


 23 COLOR_CYAN 

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Prismarine is a type of stone that appears underwater in ocean ruins and ocean monuments. It periodically changes color between blue and green.

Obtaining

Breaking

Prismarine drops itself only when mined with a pickaxe. If mined by any other tool, it drops nothing.

Block
Hardness 1.5
Tool
Breaking time (sec)[A]
Default 7.5
BlockSprite oak-planks.png: Sprite image for oak-planks in MinecraftWooden 1.15
BlockSprite cobblestone.png: Sprite image for cobblestone in MinecraftStone 0.6
ItemSprite copper-ingot.png: Sprite image for copper-ingot in MinecraftCopper
​ 		0.45
ItemSprite iron-ingot.png: Sprite image for iron-ingot in MinecraftIron 0.4
ItemSprite diamond.png: Sprite image for diamond in MinecraftDiamond 0.3
ItemSprite netherite-ingot.png: Sprite image for netherite-ingot in MinecraftNetherite 0.25
ItemSprite gold-ingot.png: Sprite image for gold-ingot in MinecraftGolden 0.2
Legend
  • incorrect tool, drops nothing
  • correct tool, drops nothing or something other than the block itself
  • correct tool, drops the block itself
  • italicized can be instant mined
  1. ↑ These durations ignore other influential factors (e.g. Mining Fatigue), and are measured in seconds. For more information, see Breaking § Speed.

Natural generation

Prismarine, in large amounts, naturally generates as the main blocks making up ocean monuments.

Normal prismarine can also be found in ocean ruins.

Crafting

Ingredients Crafting recipe
Prismarine Shard
Invicon Prismarine Shard.png: Inventory sprite for Prismarine Shard in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Prismarine Shard with description: Prismarine ShardInvicon Prismarine Shard.png: Inventory sprite for Prismarine Shard in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Prismarine Shard with description: Prismarine ShardInvicon Prismarine Shard.png: Inventory sprite for Prismarine Shard in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Prismarine Shard with description: Prismarine ShardInvicon Prismarine Shard.png: Inventory sprite for Prismarine Shard in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Prismarine Shard with description: Prismarine Shard
Invicon Prismarine.png: Inventory sprite for Prismarine in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Prismarine

Usage

The color change of prismarine

Prismarine can be used for decoration or as a building block with high blast resistance.

The normal prismarine is uniquely useful for decoration as it has an animated texture. The cracks in prismarine slowly cycle in color through light blue, green, purple, and dark blue. The full animation for the prismarine texture changes color 22 times in an irregular sequence before the whole pattern repeats; this takes 5 minutes and 30 seconds.

Conduit power

Main article: Conduit

Prismarine can be used to activate a conduit by building a structure around it. By doing this, the conduit emits the "Conduit Power" effect in a certain radius, depending on how many blocks are used to power it. Sea lanterns, prismarine bricks and dark prismarine can also be used for this purpose.

Crafting ingredient

Name Ingredients Crafting recipe
Prismarine Slab
Prismarine Stairs
Prismarine Wall
Tide Armor Trim Smithing Template Diamond +
Tide Armor Trim +

Stonecutting

Ingredients Cutting recipe

Note Blocks

Prismarine can be placed under note blocks to produce "bass drum" sound.

Sounds

Java Edition:

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BlockSprite stone.png: Sprite image for stone in Minecraft stone sound type
SoundSubtitlesSourceDescriptionResource locationTranslation keyVolumePitchAttenuation
distance
​Block brokenBlocksOnce the block has brokenblock.stone.breaksubtitles.block.generic.break​1.00.816
​Block placedBlocksWhen the block is placedblock.stone.placesubtitles.block.generic.place​1.00.816
​Block breakingBlocksWhile the block is in the process of being brokenblock.stone.hitsubtitles.block.generic.hit​0.250.516
​Something falls on a blockEntity-DependentFalling on the block with fall damageblock.stone.fallsubtitles.block.generic.fall​0.50.7516
​FootstepsEntity-DependentWalking on the blockblock.stone.stepsubtitles.block.generic.footsteps​0.151.016

Bedrock Edition:

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BlockSprite stone.png: Sprite image for stone in Minecraft stone sound type
SoundSourceDescriptionResource locationVolumePitch
BlocksOnce the block has brokendig.stone1.00.8-1.0
BlocksWhen the block is placeddig.stone1.00.8-1.0
BlocksWhile the block is in the process of being brokenhit.stone0.370.5
PlayersFalling on the block with fall damagefall.stone0.41.0
PlayersWalking on the blockstep.stone0.31.0
BlocksJumping from the blockjump.stone0.121.0
BlocksFalling on the block without fall damageland.stone0.221.0

Data values

ID

Java Edition:

NameIdentifierFormTranslation key
BlockSprite prismarine.png: Sprite image for prismarine in Minecraft PrismarineprismarineBlock & Itemblock.minecraft.prismarine

Bedrock Edition:

NameIdentifierAlias ID Numeric ID FormItem ID[i 1]Translation key
BlockSprite prismarine.png: Sprite image for prismarine in Minecraft Prismarineprismarineprismarine / 0168Block & Giveable Item[i 2]Identical[i 3]tile.prismarine.rough.name
  1. ↑ ID of block's direct item form, which is used in savegame files and addons.
  2. ↑ Available with /give command.
  3. ↑ The block's direct item form has the same ID as the block.

Achievements

IconAchievementIn-game descriptionActual requirements (if different)Gamerscore earnedTrophy type (PS)
PS4Other
MoskstraumenActivate a ConduitPlace a conduit in a valid prismarine/sea lantern structure to activate it.50Gold

History

May 17, 2014The first images of prismarine are previewed by Jeb on his Instagram page.
May 27, 2014Jeb creates a contest to name the new block. A clearer image of the block texture is also revealed. Jeb also reveals that there's several varieties.
May 28, 2014Jeb names the new block "prismarine".[1]
Java Edition
1.814w25a Added prismarine.
1.1318w07aPrismarine can now be used to craft prismarine slabs and stairs.
18w09aPrismarine now generates in ocean ruins.
18w15aPrismarine can now be used to activate conduits.
1.1418w43aPrismarine can now be used to craft prismarine walls.
The texture for prismarine has been updated.
1.19.4
Experiment
Update 1.20		23w04aPrismarine can now be used to craft tide armor trims.
1.2023w12aThe changes from 23w04a have now been officially added to the game.
Pocket Edition Alpha
v0.16.0build 1 Added prismarine.
Bedrock Edition
1.4.0beta 1.2.20.1Prismarine now generates in ocean ruins.
1.5.0beta 1.5.0.1Prismarine can now be used to activate conduits.
1.9.0beta 1.9.0.0Prismarine can now be used to craft prismarine walls.
1.10.0beta 1.10.0.3 The texture for prismarine has been updated.
1.19.80
Experiment
Next Major Update		Preview 1.19.80.21Prismarine can now be used to craft tide armor trims.
Legacy Console Edition
Xbox 360Xbox OnePS3PS4PS VitaWii USwitch
TU31CU191.221.221.22Patch 31.0.1 Added prismarine.
TU69 1.761.761.76Patch 38 Prismarine can now be used to craft prismarine slabs and stairs.
Prismarine can now be used to activate conduits.
1.88 Prismarine can now be used to craft prismarine walls.
1.90 The texture for prismarine has been updated.
New Nintendo 3DS Edition
1.3.12 Added prismarine.

Data history

Java Edition
1.1317w47aThe different block states for the prismarine ID have been split up into their own IDs.
Prior to The Flattening, this block's numeral ID was 168.
Bedrock Edition
1.21.20Preview 1.21.10.22The different block states for the prismarine ID have been split up into their own IDs.

Issues

Issues relating to "Prismarine" are maintained on the bug tracker. Issues should be reported and viewed there.

Trivia

“

I picked Prismarine because 1) it sounds good, 2) it references water with "marine", 3) it references its "shimmering effect" I hinted at with "prism", and 4) it doesn't really mean anything in the real world.

 „
— Jeb about the name[1]
  • The name "prismarine" was created by the now-deleted Reddit user AjaxGb during a naming contest, where Jens Bergensten was looking for a name for the block.[2]

Gallery

Screenshots

  • A tunnel made with prismarine blocks.
    A tunnel made with prismarine blocks.

Development images

References

  1. ↑ a b https://reddit.com/r/Minecraft/comments/26op99/twitter_jeb_with_the_help_of_reddit_and/cht13ys?context=1
  2. ↑ https://reddit.com/r/Minecraft/comments/26m30u/help_me_name_this_block/chsjfb6?context=1

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