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How to make Pointed Dripstone in Minecraft

This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft pointed dripstone with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.

In Minecraft, pointed dripstone is a new item that was introduced in the Caves & Cliffs Update: Part I. Pointed dripstone is an item that you can not make with a crafting table or furnace. Instead, you need to find and gather this item in the game.

pointed dripstone

Let's explore how to add pointed dripstone to your inventory.

Supported Platforms

Pointed dripstone is available in the following versions of Minecraft:

Platform	Supported (Version*)
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	Yes (1.17)
Pocket Edition (PE)	Yes (1.17.0)
Xbox 360	No
Xbox One	Yes (1.17.0)
PS3	No
PS4	Yes (1.17.0)
Wii U	No
Nintendo Switch	Yes (1.17.0)
Windows 10 Edition	Yes (1.17.0)
Education Edition	Yes (1.17.30)

* The version that it was added or removed, if applicable.
NOTE: Pocket Edition (PE), Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Windows 10 Edition are now called Bedrock Edition. We will continue to show them individually for version history.

Where to find Pointed Dripstone in Creative Mode

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

Here is where you can find pointed dripstone in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	1.17 - 1.19	Decoration Blocks
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	1.19.3 - 1.20	Natural Blocks

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

Here is where you can find pointed dripstone in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Pocket Edition (PE)	1.17.0 - 1.20.0	Nature

Minecraft Xbox Editions

Here is where you can find pointed dripstone in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Xbox One	1.17.0 - 1.20.0	Nature

Minecraft PS Editions

Here is where you can find pointed dripstone in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
PS4	1.17.0 - 1.20.0	Nature

Minecraft Nintendo

Here is where you can find pointed dripstone in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Nintendo Switch	1.17.0 - 1.20.0	Nature

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

Here is where you can find pointed dripstone in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Windows 10 Edition	1.17.0 - 1.20.0	Nature

Minecraft Education Edition

Here is where you can find pointed dripstone in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Education Edition	1.17.30	Nature

Definitions

Platform is the platform that applies.
Version(s) is the Minecraft version numbers where the item can be found in the menu location listed (we have tested and confirmed this version number).
Creative Menu Location is the location of the item in the Creative Inventory menu.

How to get Pointed Dripstone in Survival Mode

You can add pointed dripstone to your inventory in Survival mode by finding a stalactite or stalagmite made out of pointed dripstone and gathering it. So, let's get started!

1. Find Pointed Dripstone

First, you need to find pointed dripstone which can be found underground in the Dripstone Caves biome.

dripstone caves

In the Dripstone Caves biome, stalactites can be seen growing from above and stalagmites grow from below. Both stalactites or stalagmites are made out of pointed dripstone and grow on dripstone blocks.

This is what a stalagmite made out of pointed dripstone looks like:

pointed dripstone stalagmite

2. Break the Pointed Dripstone

You can mine the pointed dripstone with your hand (you don't need a tool such as a pickaxe). The game control to break the pointed dripstone depends on the version of Minecraft:

For Java Edition (PC/Mac), left click and hold on the pointed dripstone.
For Pocket Edition (PE), you tap and hold on the pointed dripstone.
For Xbox One, press and hold the RT button on the Xbox controller.
For PS4, press and hold the R2 button on the PS controller.
For Nintendo Switch, press and hold the ZR button on the controller.
For Windows 10 Edition, left click and hold on the pointed dripstone.
For Education Edition, left click and hold on the pointed dripstone.

pointed dripstone dropped

The pointed dripstone will break and a smaller pointed dripstone will float on the ground.

TIP #1: Use a Trident to break the stalactites above and add Loyalty to your Trident so that it automatically returns to you.

TIP #2: Don't stand under falling pointed dripstone because it will cause damage if it falls on you. The higher the height, the more damage the pointed dripstone will inflict.

3. Pick up the Pointed Dripstone

Make sure you pick up the pointed dripstone before it disappears.

pointed dripstone gathered

Once you pick up the pointed dripstone, it will appear in your hotbar.

pointed dripstone

Pointed dripstone is a useful item and should be kept in your inventory to be used later.

Item ID and Name

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

In Minecraft, pointed dripstone has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Pointed Dripstone (minecraft:pointed_dripstone)		64	Java	1.17 - 1.20.3

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

In Minecraft, pointed dripstone has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Pointed Dripstone (minecraft:pointed_dripstone)	0	64	PE	1.17.0 - 1.20.50

Minecraft Xbox One

In Minecraft, pointed dripstone has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Pointed Dripstone (minecraft:pointed_dripstone)	0	64	Xbox One	1.17.0 - 1.20.50

Minecraft PS4

In Minecraft, pointed dripstone has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Pointed Dripstone (minecraft:pointed_dripstone)	0	64	PS4	1.17.0 - 1.20.50

Minecraft Nintendo Switch

In Minecraft, pointed dripstone has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Pointed Dripstone (minecraft:pointed_dripstone)	0	64	Switch	1.17.0 - 1.20.50

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

In Minecraft, pointed dripstone has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Pointed Dripstone (minecraft:pointed_dripstone)	0	64	Windows	1.17.0 - 1.20.50

Minecraft Education Edition

In Minecraft, pointed dripstone has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Pointed Dripstone (minecraft:pointed_dripstone)	0	64	Education	1.17.30 - 1.18.32

Definitions

Description is what the item is called and (Minecraft ID Name) is the string value that is used in game commands.
Data Value (or damage value) identifies the variation of the block if more than one type exists for the Minecraft ID.
Stack Size is the maximum stack size for this item. While some items in Minecraft are stackable up to 64, other items can only be stacked up to 16 or 1. (NOTE: These stack sizes are for vanilla Minecraft only. If you are running a mod, some mods may change the stack size for an item.)
Platform is the platform that applies.
Version(s) is the Minecraft version numbers that the Minecraft ID and Name are valid for.

Block States for Pointed Dripstone

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac), the block states for Pointed Dripstone are:

Block State	Value	Default	Required	Example	Description
thickness	tip	Yes	No	[thickness:tip]	Tip of pointed dripstone
thickness	frustum	No	No	[thickness:frustum]	Frustum of pointed dripstone
thickness	tip_merge	No	No	[thickness:tip_merge]	Merge of pointed dripstone
thickness	middle	No	No	[thickness:middle]	Middle of pointed dripstone
thickness	base	No	No	[thickness:base]	Base of pointed dripstone
vertical_direction	up	Yes	No	[vertical_direction:up]	Item is pointing up
vertical_direction	down	No	No	[vertical_direction:down]	Item is pointing down
waterlogged	false	Yes	No	[waterlogged:false]	Item is not located inside of water
waterlogged	true	No	No	[waterlogged:true]	Item is located inside of water

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE), the block states for Pointed Dripstone are:

Block State	Value	Default	Required	Example	Description
dripstone_thickness	tip	Yes	No	["dripstone_thickness"="tip"]	Tip of pointed dripstone
dripstone_thickness	frustum	No	No	["dripstone_thickness"="frustum"]	Frustum of pointed dripstone
dripstone_thickness	merge	No	No	["dripstone_thickness"="merge"]	Merge of pointed dripstone
dripstone_thickness	middle	No	No	["dripstone_thickness"="middle"]	Middle of pointed dripstone
dripstone_thickness	base	No	No	["dripstone_thickness"="base"]	Base of pointed dripstone

Minecraft Xbox One

In Minecraft Xbox One, the block states for Pointed Dripstone are:

Block State	Value	Default	Required	Example	Description
dripstone_thickness	tip	Yes	No	["dripstone_thickness"="tip"]	Tip of pointed dripstone
dripstone_thickness	frustum	No	No	["dripstone_thickness"="frustum"]	Frustum of pointed dripstone
dripstone_thickness	merge	No	No	["dripstone_thickness"="merge"]	Merge of pointed dripstone
dripstone_thickness	middle	No	No	["dripstone_thickness"="middle"]	Middle of pointed dripstone
dripstone_thickness	base	No	No	["dripstone_thickness"="base"]	Base of pointed dripstone

Minecraft PS4

In Minecraft PS4, the block states for Pointed Dripstone are:

Block State	Value	Default	Required	Example	Description
dripstone_thickness	tip	Yes	No	["dripstone_thickness"="tip"]	Tip of pointed dripstone
dripstone_thickness	frustum	No	No	["dripstone_thickness"="frustum"]	Frustum of pointed dripstone
dripstone_thickness	merge	No	No	["dripstone_thickness"="merge"]	Merge of pointed dripstone
dripstone_thickness	middle	No	No	["dripstone_thickness"="middle"]	Middle of pointed dripstone
dripstone_thickness	base	No	No	["dripstone_thickness"="base"]	Base of pointed dripstone

Minecraft Nintendo Switch

In Minecraft Nintendo Switch, the block states for Pointed Dripstone are:

Block State	Value	Default	Required	Example	Description
dripstone_thickness	tip	Yes	No	["dripstone_thickness"="tip"]	Tip of pointed dripstone
dripstone_thickness	frustum	No	No	["dripstone_thickness"="frustum"]	Frustum of pointed dripstone
dripstone_thickness	merge	No	No	["dripstone_thickness"="merge"]	Merge of pointed dripstone
dripstone_thickness	middle	No	No	["dripstone_thickness"="middle"]	Middle of pointed dripstone
dripstone_thickness	base	No	No	["dripstone_thickness"="base"]	Base of pointed dripstone

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition, the block states for Pointed Dripstone are:

Block State	Value	Default	Required	Example	Description
dripstone_thickness	tip	Yes	No	["dripstone_thickness"="tip"]	Tip of pointed dripstone
dripstone_thickness	frustum	No	No	["dripstone_thickness"="frustum"]	Frustum of pointed dripstone
dripstone_thickness	merge	No	No	["dripstone_thickness"="merge"]	Merge of pointed dripstone
dripstone_thickness	middle	No	No	["dripstone_thickness"="middle"]	Middle of pointed dripstone
dripstone_thickness	base	No	No	["dripstone_thickness"="base"]	Base of pointed dripstone

Definitions

Block State is the internal name for the block state.
Value is the value for the block state.
Default indicates that it is the default, if omitted.
Required indicates that it must be included in command to properly identify this item/block.
Example shows how to format the block state to be used in the /fill, /setblock, /clone, or /testforblock command.

Give Command for Pointed Dripstone

Give Command in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.17, 1.18, 1.19, 1.20 and 1.20.3, the /give command for Pointed Dripstone is:

/give @p pointed_dripstone 1

Give Command in Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0 and 1.20.50, the /give command for Pointed Dripstone is:

/give @p pointed_dripstone 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft Xbox One

In Minecraft Xbox One 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0 and 1.20.50, the /give command for Pointed Dripstone is:

/give @p pointed_dripstone 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft PS4

In Minecraft PS4 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0 and 1.20.50, the /give command for Pointed Dripstone is:

/give @p pointed_dripstone 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft Nintendo Switch

In Minecraft Nintendo Switch 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.1, 1.20.0 and 1.20.50, the /give command for Pointed Dripstone is:

/give @p pointed_dripstone 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0 and 1.20.50, the /give command for Pointed Dripstone is:

/give @p pointed_dripstone 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft Education Edition

In Minecraft Education Edition 1.17.30 and 1.18.32, the /give command for Pointed Dripstone is:

/give @p pointed_dripstone 1 0

Things to Make with Pointed Dripstone

You can use pointed dripstone to make items in Minecraft such as:

How to make Dripstone Block

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