Description
Dead Horn Coral Block is a full block version of dead horn coral that provides a larger textured surface suitable for wide scale decorative builds. The block keeps the horn like ridged details of smaller coral pieces but presents them on a block scale so builders can create walls floors and sculptures that have natural organic shapes without bright coral color. The bleached appearance is ideal for creating narratives of decline and ruin near shipwrecks ocean ruins and museum displays where the theme requires a muted palette. Because the block does not need to remain submerged it is flexible and can be used indoors on land or in outdoor exhibits. Artists and builders use it to craft large features like reef outcrops ruined pillars and ocean graveyards where consistent texture across a wide area is important. The block pairs well with sand gravel stone and sea lantern lighting to create believable ocean floor reconstructions and to provide contrast with living coral areas that are still colorful. Gathering these blocks typically comes from clearing reef areas or salvaging material from wreck sites and then transporting the blocks back to a base. The dead horn coral block saves time compared to placing many small coral pieces because it covers more area while maintaining the organic feel of reef structures. This block works well for narrative maps where a scene needs to read clearly from a distance while still offering close up detail.
What is Dead Horn Coral Block?
Dead Horn Coral Block is a large decorative block that reproduces the texture of dead horn coral at block scale. It is used for wide surfaces and large decorative elements where single coral heads would not have enough presence. The block is non living and stable for placement on land.
Where to find Dead Horn Coral Block
You will find dead horn coral blocks in degraded reef areas near shipwrecks and ocean ruins within warm ocean biomes. These blocks are part of reef detritus and appear where living coral has died off or where structures have been damaged by time and currents.
How to get Dead Horn Coral Block
Harvest dead horn coral blocks by mining them from reef areas or collecting drops when clearing degraded coral formations. Use boats to reach reef zones and store the blocks in chests for later building use. The dead block is safe to place on land and does not need water to persist.
Release Information
First introduced: Dead coral block variants were included in ocean update content around 2017
Give Command
/give @p minecraft:dead_horn_coral_block
How to use Dead Horn Coral Block
Use the block to build large scale reef recreations ruined monuments and decorative walls that require organic texture. Combine with dead coral fans sand and gravel for a convincing ruined reef motif and use sea lanterns to create lighting accents that emphasize surface texture.
Recipes for Dead Horn Coral Block
This item cannot be crafted.