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Update: Powder snow has now released as part of Caves & Cliffs Part I.

If you want to know more about everything included in this first Caves & Cliffs release then check out the full changelog for Java and Bedrock!

One of the coolest new features to arrive in Caves & Cliffs Part I, powder snow introduces fun new mechanics to experiment with as well as hazards to be wary of: 

  • Mobs inside a block of powder snow start to freeze and eventually take damage 
  • Players can protect themselves from powder snow by equipping leather armor 
  • Cauldrons fill up in snowy weather, creating a renewable source of powder snow. It will also generate naturally in certain snowy biomes when Caves & Cliffs: Part II releases
  • Buckets can be used to scoop up and place powder snow 
  • Most mobs cannot walk on powder snow and fall into the block instead 
  • Skeletons transform into strays after standing in powder snow for awhile
  • Wearing Leather Boots allows a player or mob to walk on Powder Snow without falling in

Once you've played, be sure to let us know what you think in this thread as we want to hear your thoughts, feedback, and suggestions!

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    The frost on the corners on the screen when stuck inside a powder snow are the little things I love. I would love to see something similar to this when stuck in a gravel, sand, or anvil.

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    If you are in the powdered snow too long you would start to get hypothermia and take damage, just a random idea

  • 42
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    Will there be layered powder snow? 

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    What if powder snow generated in patches that get more common the higher up the mountain you go?

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    Small change but they should be affected by gravity (and so should snow in java)

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    You shouldn't be able to clime Powdered Snow like Scaffolding unless you are wearing Leather Boots. You can still jump, but not clime.

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    Here’s two ideas related to Powered Snow! For one, They should be a possible entrance or indicator to a snow / ice themed cave biome, similarly to how the new azalea tree acts as an indicator for the new lush caves biome.

    Secondly, I don’t think the smaller mobs should be affected by its sinking as much as heavier mobs. For example, a chicken, being quite light, would take longer to sink than a cow or pig.

    Overall, good addition so far!

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    The frost in the corners of the screen reminded me of the way fire is on the bottom of the screen when you're on fire. I think it would be cool if you guys could add a hypothermia effect that would damage you just like fire for when you get stuck in powdered snow or other low temperature blocks. 

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    I've seen this, and it could be also an interesting mechanic:

    https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/community/posts/360067907291-Frostwalker-Boots-should-keep-players-from-sinking-into-Deep-Snow

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    Sorry I posted this on the issues page on accident first. Maybe add a freeze bar that shows how cold you are, like the air bar when submerged underwater. For this bar to appear, you have to be stuck in powder snow.

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    Shouldn'tbe possible to climb Powder Snow like Scaffolding, except if you have Leather Boots! It should also cause suffocation damage if you stay inside of it for too long

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    The effect of fog being rendered when inside Powder Snow should be used for when suffocating inside a Block too

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    What if we receive damage from the powdered snow unless we have leather armour?

    Just Random Thoughts

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    I think the power snow is great. No problems using the leather boots too. Great addition mojang!

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    Yo encanta la nueva beta y también me encanta lo que trayeron a esta nueva versión y me gustaría que sigan así y que nos sigan sorprendiendo como siempre un millón de gracias

    Text: “I love the new beta and I also love what they brought to this new version and I would like them to keep going like this and keep surprising us as always a million grace”

    - Translated by Admin

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    Haha, just realized that mobs with leather armor could bypass powder snow in mob farms

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    after going out of the powder snow you will still cold and move slowly for 2 minutes so you will need to bring campfire with you

     

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    I think you should take damage in the powered snow it make sense to me

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    Frost Walker enchantment should give a small speed boost (like soul speed) and the ability to not sink into powdered snow!

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    You Should Suffocate in the snow if you stay in it

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    1) Powdered snow should be used to either create a Snow Golem or a unique variant of a Snow Golem.

    2) The respiration enchantment should increase the time you have in the snow if it does suffocate you, just like gravel and sand.

    3) And just because it's a new type of snow block, it should have a crafting recipe.

     
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    Also, this is just an idea but what if skeletons aren't effected by the powered snow? They are literally made from bones but  wither skeletons should be effected by the snow because of their height.

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    I feel like Blazes should have a role with this feature too.

    • Blazes don't fall into powered snow (because they hover)
    • If they're in the block they will take damage and slowly melt the snow away
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    powder snow lookin fire tho

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    Powder Snow should be affected by gravity like sand and gravel.

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    me parece que deberian agregar un efecto por permanecer mucho tiempo en ella 

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    I feel that this snow should directly give you a slowness and mining fatigue effect, I say this because if there are many layers and you get stuck, it would be the best for this type of snow; also if there are many layers of snow, there is a time limit until one begins to suffocate (similar to how it happens in reality ~ avalanche); speaking of avalanches, the new mountains can bring this "mechanics"? It would be interesting (although I doubt it).

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    I don't think hypothermia works in this instance since when under the snow it would trap the heat. I think it may instead work to have it so you would end up getting g crushed under a certain amounts of powdered snow due to the weight. Essentially when your in it if there are 3 or 4 blocks if it above you, you would begin taking damage.

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    Frost Walker shouldn't increase your speed on it, but should allow you to stay on top of it without sinking.

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    Strays should not sink in it, as they are of a snowy biome variant. However arrows should be able to sink in to it.