Description
Frosted ice is a temporary translucent block that appears under special conditions related to walking on water with enchanted boots and related effects. It looks like a fragile sheet of ice that glitters slightly and it melts away over time or when conditions change. The block is useful in creative builds for making temporary walkways or for designing short term puzzles and traps that rely on disappearing surfaces. Because it melts the block is not suitable for permanent structures but it can be a fun tool for timed challenges where players must move across a changing surface. In colder biomes the look of frosted ice fits with the theme and can be used to create short living bridges that add movement and drama to builds. For gameplay the block interacts with light temperature and player movement which makes it an interesting experimental element for designers who like mechanics based construction.
What is Frosted Ice?
Frosted ice is a temporary ice like block that forms under certain game conditions and that disappears when those conditions end. It is used for short lived surfaces and for mechanics that rely on melting or on timed access. Because it melts it is not intended as a permanent building material but as a dynamic surface that changes the environment.
Where to find Frosted Ice
You will see frosted ice in areas where the environmental conditions and player actions cause temporary ice to form such as in chilled biomes or near players who wear special boots. It is not a standard generated terrain block and usually requires specific events to appear in the world. As a result it is most often seen during experiments or when players set up a scenario that produces it.
How to get Frosted Ice
Frosted ice typically forms as a result of player actions or enchantment effects and is not normally crafted. To make it intentionally set up the conditions that the game expects such as special movement effects or environmental triggers. In creative mode you can place frosted ice directly from the inventory if the block is available in your build set. Because the block melts it is often easier to plan temporary builds rather than to move the block permanently.
Release Information
First introduced: Added with cold and movement related content
Give Command
give @p minecraft:frosted_ice 64
How to use Frosted Ice
Use frosted ice to create timed walkways staged puzzles and ephemeral bridges that encourage players to move quickly. It is useful in adventure maps where designers want to force movement or create a sense of urgency as surfaces vanish. Because it is fragile avoid relying on it for permanent transport and instead use it as a mechanic that highlights action and skill.
Recipes for Frosted Ice
This item cannot be crafted.