Stalagmites are a somewhat new item inMinecraftthat many players are still confused by.
In-game, they’re known as Pointed Dripstone, which comes in two different varieties.
To learn more about stalagmites and what they can do in Minecraft, keep reading the guide below.
What is Pointed Dripstone in Minecraft?
Pointed dripstone is the name for both stalagmites and stalactites in Minecraft.
Stalagmites point up from the ground while stalactites point down from the ceiling.
Both spawn in dripstone caves, where they form naturally when connected to dripstone blocks.
Dripstone blocks have the ability to grow pointed dripstone beneath them.
you might mine both pointed dripstone and dripstone blocks in the caves where they spawn.
Any tool can be used to mine dripstone, but a pickaxe is the quickest way.
You’re also able to craft a dripstone block by combining four pointed dripstones at a crafting table.
This allows you to choose where you place pointed dripstone and grow more of it.
Dripstone caves are located in overworld cave biomes and can be generated at any height.
Essentially, you’re able to find dripstone caves like any other cave.
What can Stalagmites do in Minecraft?
Regarding stalagmites specifically, they don’t have a ton of use in Minecraft.
However, stalagmites are one of the most dangerous blocks you might encounter.
This doesn’t apply to mobs that are immune to fall damage.
Aside from dealing damage, stalagmites are mainly used for decoration in players' bases.
What can Stalactites do in Minecraft?
If you’re curious about stalactites as well, they have an additional use in Minecraft.
This also works with lava, but the chances are much smaller.
The water or lava source connected to the stalactite cannot be moving for this to work.
The source needs to be still, but a waterlogged block works as well.
Stalactites can deal damage to you or mobs if they fall.
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