Description
Dark Prismarine is a deep green blue decorative block that is part of the prismarine family and offers a darker tone suitable for underwater builds and ocean themed projects. The block has a subtle textured pattern and a color that sits between green and blue making it a good choice for atmospheric ocean floors coral gardens and monument designs. Dark prismarine does not emit light but its color works well with sea lanterns and glowstone to create glowing underwater scenes. The block is often used in and around ocean monuments as part of their architecture which gives it a strong association with ancient underwater structures and guardians. Builders use dark prismarine to create contrast with regular prismarine and prismarine bricks giving them more color options when designing walls pillars and decorative facades. The material is durable and holds up well in ocean environments where players build bases and decorative installations. Dark prismarine can be crafted from prismarine shards or obtained by mining blocks in certain locations making it both craftable and collectible depending on play style. Its unique appearance makes it a prized material for players who want ocean themed textures without bright saturation. The block fits well in coral gardens underwater halls and themed rooms that require a moody aquatic feel and it pairs nicely with dark oak and stone to make atmospheric mixed material builds.
What is Dark Prismarine?
Dark Prismarine is a variant of prismarine that has a darker tone and a textured surface used for decorative building. It is associated with ocean monuments and water based architecture and provides a moody aquatic color that complements other prismarine types and sea lantern lighting.
Where to find Dark Prismarine
Dark prismarine naturally generates in ocean monument structures that appear in deep ocean biomes. The blocks are part of the monument architecture and can be harvested when explorers find and clear the monument. Ocean monuments are rare large scale structures guarded by elder guardians and include many prismarine variants in their walls floors and decorative elements.
How to get Dark Prismarine
To obtain dark prismarine players can mine the blocks found in ocean monuments using a pickaxe. Alternatively craft dark prismarine from prismarine materials such as prismarine shards and crystals depending on the game version and available recipes. Exploring monuments and looting chests inside can also yield prismarine materials for crafting. Diving and clearing an ocean monument is challenging but provides a reliable source of dark prismarine for builders who want authentic monument stone.
Release Information
First introduced: Dark prismarine was added with ocean monument content in Minecraft updates around 2014 to 2015 as ocean content was expanded
Give Command
/give @p minecraft:dark_prismarine
How to use Dark Prismarine
Use dark prismarine for underwater builds monuments and decorative structures that need a darker aquatic tone. Combine it with sea lanterns for glowing accents and with regular prismarine for layered wall effects. The block is suitable for floors walls pillars and water friendly facades and works well in themed gardens and aquarium exhibits. Use it in combination with other materials to create contrast and depth in large builds.
Recipes for Dark Prismarine
Shaped Crafting Items must be placed in a specific pattern in a crafting table
Prismarine Shard
Prismarine Shard
Prismarine Shard
Prismarine Shard
Black Dye
Prismarine Shard
Prismarine Shard
Prismarine Shard
Prismarine Shard
Dark Prismarine
