Minecraft has one of the most diverse infinite worlds of any video game out there. It houses many different biomes, most of which differ from each other in terms of mob spawns, weather conditions, flora, and map generation. These biomes make for a variety of different places for bases to be built.
The ocean is the one biome in Minecraft which builders often overlook. However, the truth is that underwater builds, while sometimes tedious, can result in beautiful and aesthetic structures.
Top 5 tips for underwater house builds in Minecraft
5) Bubble columns and elevators
Magma cubes, when placed in water, create bubble columns that pull any entity towards them. Therefore, they can be used for a quick descent. Also, standing in the bubble column while holding shift will replenish the player’s air meter. When placed in water, soul sand produces bubble columns that push the player away from them, allowing for a speedy ascent.
4) Use conduits
Conduits are one of the most creative inventions in Minecraft. At significant depths underwater, it gets quite dark and difficult to see. While building or searching for a place to build, this can be quite irritating.
However, when activated, conduits apply the ‘Conduit Power’ effect to the player, which essentially gives the player underwater night vision, restores oxygen, and makes underwater mining speed equivalent to mining on land.
3) Source blocks and sponges
In Minecraft, two types of blocks can be used to drain water. The first type refers to source or command blocks like dirt, sand, or gravel. Placing this and picking it back up in a 1×1 area will remove water from that area. The second refers to sponges, which soak up a large amount of water at once. Sponges are found only in ocean monuments in randomly generated ‘sponge rooms’ or as drops from Elder Guardians.

