dripstone

Stalagmites, known as Pointed Dripstone in Minecraft, rise from the ground and are found in dripstone caves alongside stalactites, which hang from ceilings. Players can mine pointed dripstone and dripstone blocks using any tool, but a pickaxe is most efficient. To craft a dripstone block, four pointed dripstones are combined at a crafting table. Dripstone caves are located in overworld cave biomes, typically away from water sources. Stalagmites can double fall damage if a player or mob falls onto them, making them hazardous. They can also serve a decorative purpose. Stalactites, which hang down, can drip water or lava into a cauldron when positioned above it, but they deal damage only when the block they are attached to breaks.