How to Avoid Falling Icicles and Light Up an Ice Cave Safely

Icicles in ice caves hang from the ceiling in multiple sizes, and they can drop and hurt players. They fall when you dig nearby or when they melt near bright light. They also melt away near active block light sources such as torches. You can use that melting to clear a room, as long as you stay out from under it.

Before You Enter a Room

1. Stop at the edge of the cavern and scan the ceiling for icicles before you walk in.

2. Avoid mining blocks directly beneath or right next to hanging icicles. Digging nearby can make them fall.

3. Wear a helmet and keep your health topped up. Falling icicles deal damage.

Clearing Icicles With Torches

1. Place torches from a safe position, ideally on a wall or floor that is not directly under any icicles.

2. Back away and give the icicles time to melt. Some may drop as they go, so don't stand underneath while it happens.

3. Keep adding light as you advance through the cave. Each newly lit area clears the icicles above it.

4. If you *want* to keep icicles for decoration, keep torches and other block light sources away from them, or they will melt.

Moving Through Unlit Tunnels

• Walk along the sides of tunnels rather than the middle when icicles hang overhead.
• Light the path ahead before you mine through it, not after.