Dark Prismarine is a variant of prismarine found in Minecraft, known for its dark and rich coloration. It is crafted using prismarine shards and ink sacs, combining the aquatic-themed prismarine with the dark hue of ink sacs. The crafting recipe involves placing one prismarine shard in the center of the crafting grid surrounded by eight ink sacs. Dark Prismarine has a visually distinct appearance, often resembling a deep, oceanic texture with darker tones, making it suitable for adding contrast and detail to underwater structures. This block is commonly used in aquatic and ocean-themed builds, contributing to the diverse palette of decorative and thematic blocks available in the game.
This guide will walk you through the crafting process, allowing you to create this unique building block for your constructions.
Required Materials
To craft dark prismarine, gather the following materials:
- 8 Prismarine Shards
- 1 Black Dye
Crafting in Survival Mode
Open the Crafting Menu:
Start by opening your crafting table, revealing the 3×3 crafting grid.
Add Items to Make Dark Prismarine:
In the crafting menu, place 8 prismarine shards and 1 black dye in the 3×3 crafting grid. Follow the specific pattern:
- First row: Three prismarine shards.
- Second row: One prismarine shard, one black dye, and one prismarine shard.
- Third row: Three prismarine shards.
Once the crafting area displays the correct pattern, dark prismarine will appear in the box to the right.
Move Dark Prismarine to Inventory:
After successful crafting, transfer the new item to your inventory. Congratulations! You’ve made dark prismarine in Minecraft.
Command for Dark Prismarine
For those using commands or in creative mode, here are the commands to obtain dark prismarine:
- Java Edition (PC/Mac):
/give @p dark_prismarine 1- Pocket Edition (PE), Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Windows 10 Edition:
/give @p prismarine 1 1- Education Edition:
/give @p prismarine 1 1Supported Platforms
Dark prismarine is available in the following versions of Minecraft:
- Java Edition (PC/Mac)
- Pocket Edition (PE)
- Xbox 360
- Xbox One
- PS3
- PS4
- Wii U
- Nintendo Switch
- Windows 10 Edition
- Education Edition
