One of the new additions in Minecraft 26.4 Snapshot 4 (Java Edition) is Brittle Ice. So, what is it? Well, it’s a brand-new block that generates naturally in Ice Caves and starts cracking when a player or most mobs step on it (the Frostbite is one mob that can walk on it safely). Eventually, the block breaks, making it useful for creating parkour maps, traps, and survival challenges.
Since Brittle Ice only generates naturally as part of Ice Cave crevasses, you might think exploring these areas is the only way to get it. However, that’s not the case. You can also create Brittle Ice using Blue Ice and water. So, here’s a complete guide on how to find, collect, and farm Brittle Ice in Minecraft.
All materials needed to get Brittle Ice in Minecraft
Before you begin the process of obtaining Brittle Ice, there are a few items you’ll need to gather first:
| Item | How to Obtain |
|---|---|
| Water Bucket | Craft a Bucket using 3 Iron Ingots on the Crafting Table, then fill it from any water source. |
| Blue Ice | Head to the bottom of icebergs in frozen ocean biomes, or craft it from 9 Packed Ice. |
| Pickaxe with Silk Touch | Use the Enchanting Table, trade with a Librarian villager, or explore loot chests. |
I’d recommend getting a pickaxe with Silk Touch first. You’ll need this enchantment to collect Brittle Ice as a block, and it also helps you gather Blue Ice without destroying it.
How you can obtain brittle ice in Minecraft
The easiest way to obtain Brittle Ice in Minecraft is to head to the Ice Caves. However, not only can this get tiring, but it’s also quite dangerous, as you will run into various mobs before you manage to collect the resource. The better option is to build a Brittle Ice farm, as it allows you to generate and collect it right at your base without having to travel anywhere.
Once you’ve collected all the resources mentioned above, here’s what you’ll need to do:
- Dig a trench that’s five blocks long and one block deep.
- Place a Blue Ice block at one end of the trench.
- Head to the other end and empty your Water Bucket.
- The water will flow toward the Blue Ice block, and the water touching it will automatically turn into Brittle Ice.
After the Brittle Ice has been generated, use a Silk Touch pickaxe to mine and collect it. As long as you have a Blue Ice block at the end of the trench and you keep placing water at the other end, you can continue generating new Brittle Ice blocks.
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Wrapping up
Brittle Ice is a new block in Minecraft that you can find naturally in Ice Caves or create using Blue Ice and water. While exploring caves is a good way to discover it, building a small farm makes collecting more blocks much easier.
Beyond its decorative appeal, Brittle Ice can be useful for parkour maps, traps, and survival challenges because it cracks and breaks underfoot. Just remember to use a Silk Touch pickaxe when collecting it, and check that you’re playing a version that supports the feature, which right now means the Java Edition 26.4 snapshots.
