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Prismarine Shard

Prismarine Shard

A prismarine shard is an item dropped by guardians and elder guardians. It is used to craft various prismarine blocks as well as sea lanterns.

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Contents (13)
  1. Obtaining
  2. Mob Loot
  3. Usage
  4. Crafting ingredient
  5. Data values
  6. ID
  7. Videos
  8. History
  9. Java Edition
  10. Bedrock Edition
  11. Legacy Console Edition
  12. Data history
  13. Issues
Prismarine Shard
Prismarine Shard.png: Infobox image for Minecraft item 'Prismarine Shard'
Invicon Prismarine Shard.png: Inventory sprite for Prismarine Shard in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Prismarine Shard
Rarity tier
  Common
Renewable Yes
Stackable Yes (64)

A prismarine shard is an item dropped by guardians and elder guardians. It is used to craft various prismarine blocks as well as sea lanterns.

Obtaining

Mob Loot

Java Edition:

MobQuantity / Chance / Average
DefaultLooting ILooting IILooting III
Guardian0–266.67%1.000–383.33%1.500–491.67%2.000–594.44%2.50
Elder Guardian0–266.67%1.000–383.33%1.500–491.67%2.000–594.44%2.50
MobQuantity / Chance / Average
DefaultLooting ILooting IILooting III
Guardian0–22⁄310–35⁄63⁄20–411⁄1220–517⁄185⁄2
Elder Guardian0–22⁄310–35⁄63⁄20–411⁄1220–517⁄185⁄2
MobAmountProbability
DefaultLooting ILooting IILooting III
Guardian01⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄6 (16.67%)1⁄12 (8.33%)1⁄18 (5.56%)
11⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄4 (25.00%)1⁄6 (16.67%)
21⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄3 (33.33%)5⁄18 (27.78%)
301⁄6 (16.67%)1⁄4 (25.00%)5⁄18 (27.78%)
4001⁄12 (8.33%)1⁄6 (16.67%)
50001⁄18 (5.56%)
Average1 (1.00)3⁄2 (1.50)2 (2.00)5⁄2 (2.50)
Elder Guardian01⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄6 (16.67%)1⁄12 (8.33%)1⁄18 (5.56%)
11⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄4 (25.00%)1⁄6 (16.67%)
21⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄3 (33.33%)5⁄18 (27.78%)
301⁄6 (16.67%)1⁄4 (25.00%)5⁄18 (27.78%)
4001⁄12 (8.33%)1⁄6 (16.67%)
50001⁄18 (5.56%)
Average1 (1.00)3⁄2 (1.50)2 (2.00)5⁄2 (2.50)
Drops1
MobExpected Number of Kills
DefaultLooting ILooting IILooting III
Guardian1.000.670.500.40
Elder Guardian1.000.670.500.40

Bedrock Edition:

MobQuantity / Chance / Average
DefaultLooting ILooting IILooting III
Guardian0–266.67%1.000–366.67%1.330–466.67%1.670–566.67%2.00
Elder Guardian0–266.67%1.000–366.67%1.330–466.67%1.670–566.67%2.00
MobQuantity / Chance / Average
DefaultLooting ILooting IILooting III
Guardian0–22⁄310–32⁄34⁄30–42⁄35⁄30–52⁄32
Elder Guardian0–22⁄310–32⁄34⁄30–42⁄35⁄30–52⁄32
MobAmountProbability
DefaultLooting ILooting IILooting III
Guardian01⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄3 (33.33%)
11⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄6 (16.67%)1⁄12 (8.33%)1⁄18 (5.56%)
21⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄4 (25.00%)1⁄6 (16.67%)
301⁄6 (16.67%)1⁄4 (25.00%)2⁄9 (22.22%)
4001⁄12 (8.33%)1⁄6 (16.67%)
50001⁄18 (5.56%)
Average1 (1.00)4⁄3 (1.33)5⁄3 (1.67)2 (2.00)
Elder Guardian01⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄3 (33.33%)
11⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄6 (16.67%)1⁄12 (8.33%)1⁄18 (5.56%)
21⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄4 (25.00%)1⁄6 (16.67%)
301⁄6 (16.67%)1⁄4 (25.00%)2⁄9 (22.22%)
4001⁄12 (8.33%)1⁄6 (16.67%)
50001⁄18 (5.56%)
Average1 (1.00)4⁄3 (1.33)5⁄3 (1.67)2 (2.00)
Drops1
MobExpected Number of Kills
DefaultLooting ILooting IILooting III
Guardian1.000.750.600.50
Elder Guardian1.000.750.600.50

Usage

Crafting ingredient

Name Ingredients Crafting recipe Notes
Dark Prismarine Prismarine Shard +
Ink Sac
Invicon Prismarine Shard.png: Inventory sprite for Prismarine Shard in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Prismarine ShardInvicon Prismarine Shard.png: Inventory sprite for Prismarine Shard in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Prismarine ShardInvicon Prismarine Shard.png: Inventory sprite for Prismarine Shard in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Prismarine ShardInvicon Prismarine Shard.png: Inventory sprite for Prismarine Shard in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Prismarine ShardInvicon Ink Sac.png: Inventory sprite for Ink Sac in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Ink Sac with description: Ink SacInvicon Prismarine Shard.png: Inventory sprite for Prismarine Shard in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Prismarine ShardInvicon Prismarine Shard.png: Inventory sprite for Prismarine Shard in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Prismarine ShardInvicon Prismarine Shard.png: Inventory sprite for Prismarine Shard in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Prismarine ShardInvicon Prismarine Shard.png: Inventory sprite for Prismarine Shard in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Prismarine Shard
Invicon Dark Prismarine.png: Inventory sprite for Dark Prismarine in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Dark Prismarine with description: Dark Prismarine
 ‌[Bedrock Edition and Minecraft Education only]
Dark Prismarine Prismarine Shard +
Black Dye
Invicon Prismarine Shard.png: Inventory sprite for Prismarine Shard in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Prismarine ShardInvicon Prismarine Shard.png: Inventory sprite for Prismarine Shard in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Prismarine ShardInvicon Prismarine Shard.png: Inventory sprite for Prismarine Shard in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Prismarine ShardInvicon Prismarine Shard.png: Inventory sprite for Prismarine Shard in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Prismarine ShardInvicon Black Dye.png: Inventory sprite for Black Dye in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Black Dye with description: Black DyeInvicon Prismarine Shard.png: Inventory sprite for Prismarine Shard in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Prismarine ShardInvicon Prismarine Shard.png: Inventory sprite for Prismarine Shard in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Prismarine ShardInvicon Prismarine Shard.png: Inventory sprite for Prismarine Shard in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Prismarine ShardInvicon Prismarine Shard.png: Inventory sprite for Prismarine Shard in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Prismarine Shard
Invicon Dark Prismarine.png: Inventory sprite for Dark Prismarine in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Dark Prismarine with description: Dark Prismarine
Prismarine Prismarine Shard
Invicon Prismarine Shard.png: Inventory sprite for Prismarine Shard in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Prismarine ShardInvicon Prismarine Shard.png: Inventory sprite for Prismarine Shard in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Prismarine ShardInvicon Prismarine Shard.png: Inventory sprite for Prismarine Shard in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Prismarine ShardInvicon Prismarine Shard.png: Inventory sprite for Prismarine Shard in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Prismarine Shard
Invicon Prismarine.png: Inventory sprite for Prismarine in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Prismarine with description: Prismarine
Prismarine Bricks Prismarine Shard
Invicon Prismarine Shard.png: Inventory sprite for Prismarine Shard in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Prismarine ShardInvicon Prismarine Shard.png: Inventory sprite for Prismarine Shard in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Prismarine ShardInvicon Prismarine Shard.png: Inventory sprite for Prismarine Shard in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Prismarine ShardInvicon Prismarine Shard.png: Inventory sprite for Prismarine Shard in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Prismarine ShardInvicon Prismarine Shard.png: Inventory sprite for Prismarine Shard in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Prismarine ShardInvicon Prismarine Shard.png: Inventory sprite for Prismarine Shard in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Prismarine ShardInvicon Prismarine Shard.png: Inventory sprite for Prismarine Shard in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Prismarine ShardInvicon Prismarine Shard.png: Inventory sprite for Prismarine Shard in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Prismarine ShardInvicon Prismarine Shard.png: Inventory sprite for Prismarine Shard in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Prismarine Shard
Invicon Prismarine Bricks.png: Inventory sprite for Prismarine Bricks in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Prismarine Bricks with description: Prismarine Bricks
Sea Lantern Prismarine Shard +
Prismarine Crystals
Invicon Prismarine Shard.png: Inventory sprite for Prismarine Shard in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Prismarine ShardInvicon Prismarine Crystals.png: Inventory sprite for Prismarine Crystals in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Prismarine Crystals with description: Prismarine CrystalsInvicon Prismarine Shard.png: Inventory sprite for Prismarine Shard in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Prismarine ShardInvicon Prismarine Crystals.png: Inventory sprite for Prismarine Crystals in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Prismarine Crystals with description: Prismarine CrystalsInvicon Prismarine Crystals.png: Inventory sprite for Prismarine Crystals in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Prismarine Crystals with description: Prismarine CrystalsInvicon Prismarine Crystals.png: Inventory sprite for Prismarine Crystals in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Prismarine Crystals with description: Prismarine CrystalsInvicon Prismarine Shard.png: Inventory sprite for Prismarine Shard in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Prismarine ShardInvicon Prismarine Crystals.png: Inventory sprite for Prismarine Crystals in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Prismarine Crystals with description: Prismarine CrystalsInvicon Prismarine Shard.png: Inventory sprite for Prismarine Shard in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Prismarine Shard
Invicon Sea Lantern.png: Inventory sprite for Sea Lantern in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Sea Lantern with description: Sea Lantern
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Data values

ID

Java Edition:

NameIdentifierForm Translation key
ItemSprite prismarine-shard.png: Sprite image for prismarine-shard in Minecraft Prismarine Shardprismarine_shardItem item.minecraft.prismarine_shard

Bedrock Edition:

NameIdentifierAlias ID Numeric ID Form Translation key
ItemSprite prismarine-shard.png: Sprite image for prismarine-shard in Minecraft Prismarine Shardprismarine_shardprismarineshard565Item item.prismarine_shard.name

Videos

History

Java Edition

Java Edition
1.814w25a Added prismarine shards.
1.1418w43a The texture of prismarine shards has now been changed.

Bedrock Edition

Pocket Edition Alpha
v0.16.0build 1 Added prismarine shards.
Bedrock Edition
1.10.0beta 1.10.0.3 The texture of prismarine shards has now been changed.

Legacy Console Edition

Legacy Console Edition
Xbox 360Xbox OnePS3PS4PS VitaWii USwitch
TU31CU191.221.221.22Patch 3 Added prismarine shards.
1.90 The texture of prismarine shards has now been changed.
New Nintendo 3DS Edition
1.3.12 Added prismarine shards.

Data history

Java Edition
1.1317w47a Prior to The Flattening, this item's numeral ID was 409.

Issues

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