Description
A Conduit is a powerful underwater block that creates a beneficial area of effect when activated by a ring of specific blocks usually prismarine variants and sea lanterns. When powered the conduit grants players within its range enhanced underwater breathing faster mining underwater and a limited source of light which makes it an invaluable tool for ocean exploration base building and for undersea construction projects. Conduits are most useful for players who want to build long term underwater bases or for those who explore ocean monuments and deep sea ruins because the conduit effect removes the need for constant air supply and allows players to work efficiently underwater. Activating a conduit requires careful placement and an activation ring which makes the process part of a deliberate build plan. Many builders use conduits as focal points in ocean themed builds because the effect and the look of the device create a believable technological or magical heart to underwater settlements. In addition the conduit can damage hostile underwater mobs when unobstructed which helps protect bases against guardians and drowned mobs and it therefore adds both a utility and a defensive element to maritime projects.
What is Conduit?
A Conduit is a functional block that when properly activated provides nearby players with improved underwater abilities including breathing and mining speed as well as light generation. It acts like a beacon for underwater activity and must be surrounded by the correct building ring to work.
Where to find Conduit
Conduits do not generate naturally in the world intact and must be assembled by players. You will find broken fragments of the underlying materials in ocean monuments which are guarded by hostile mobs and which provide the prismarine components used to form conduit frames. On servers and in creative builds conduits are often installed at docks and in underwater hubs to support long term ocean activities.
How to get Conduit
Craft a Conduit using a heart of the sea and nautilus shells or a similar recipe depending on the game version and then place it within a ring of prismarine related blocks. Build the activation frame carefully and ensure the conduit has clear water around it to gain its practical range. In creative mode place the block directly from the inventory.
Release Information
First introduced: Introduced with ocean exploration features in modern updates
Give Command
/give @p minecraft:conduit 1
How to use Conduit
Position the Conduit as the centre of your underwater working area and assemble the prismarine ring until the conduit activates. Use the conduit to power diving teams to build and to mine without constant air sources and to defend against guardians. Combine with sea lanterns and underwater lighting for a safe and well lit base area.
Recipes for Conduit
Shaped Crafting Items must be placed in a specific pattern in a crafting table
Nautilus Shell
Nautilus Shell
Nautilus Shell
Nautilus Shell
Heart Of The Sea
Nautilus Shell
Nautilus Shell
Nautilus Shell
Nautilus Shell
Conduit