Fire Coral Fans as Waterlogged XP Farm Helpers
Minecraft bases are at their best when form and function walk hand in hand. The Fire Coral Fan offers a slim decorative touch that stays underwater and can be waterlogged without getting in the way of your designs. Used thoughtfully it becomes a tiny yet powerful ally for water pooled XP farms, giving you a clean aesthetic while keeping channels open for item and XP flow 🧱💎.
In gameplay terms this block is part of the waterlogged family that arrived with the Update Aquatic era. The Fire Coral Fan has two states including waterlogged, is non solid, and does not drop when broken. Its transparent, slender form lets builders craft intricate underwater corridors without sacrificing water flow or visibility. This makes it an excellent finishing touch for compact XP channels and lookout chambers alike.
Understanding the block and waterlogging
The Fire Coral Fan is a small decorative piece with a crucial trait its waterlogged state. When waterlogged it holds water within the block while still allowing water to surround it. It does not block mobs or player movement given its bounding box is effectively non solid. The block does not drop items itself when broken which keeps your XP farm intact. Mastering the waterlogged property lets you weave the fans into tight underwater paths that look polished and stay functional.
Designing a waterlogged XP path
Begin with a compact underwater chamber near a mob spawn area. A shallow water layer should guide items toward your collection or grinder. Place Fire Coral Fans along the ceiling and along the channel walls in a waterlogged state. Their thin profile helps you frame the water path without adding bulky blocks that would obstruct XP or item flow.
- Lay out the main tube using clear blocks so you can monitor the flow of XP and items easily.
- Install water sources to create a steady push that carries items toward a collector or kill chamber.
- Position Fire Coral Fans in waterlogged state on the ceiling and sides to frame the water and maintain a neat channel.
- Add a shallow secondary area where XP orbs can be collected close to your main player drop zone.
- Finish with hoppers or a compact killing mechanism and ensure easy access for maintenance.
Two practical tricks help a lot. First keep the channel height comfortable for you to see XP as it appears in the air. Second blend in a mix of glass and water to maximize visibility and keep the space feeling open 🧭🧱.
Building tips and tricks
- Choose a compact footprint that fits your base and still leaves space for mob spawning and movement
- Use waterlogged Fire Coral Fans to maintain water in narrow gaps while not obstructing item collection
- Plan your hopper chain so items flow smoothly into chests with minimal backflow
- Keep ambient lighting low to preserve spawns while staying able to work on the build
Performance notes and version context
Fire Coral Fans became part of Minecraft during the aquatic updates and gained a waterlogged state. This combination is popular among builders because it preserves water flow while letting the block occupy a minimal footprint. In practice you still rely on standard water mechanics and on the mob spawner or kill chamber to generate XP. The Fan itself does not alter XP values but it helps you craft a sleek channel that is easy to expand and maintain.
Modding culture and community ideas
Builders across the community experiment with waterlogged blocks to craft bespoke XP farms that fit unique bases. You will see fan patterns that create rippled water surfaces or decorative borders around grinder areas. If you explore mods that enhance water physics or add new waterlogged blocks you can push your designs further. The key is to keep the system robust while letting your style shine
For hands on builders the Fire Coral Fan is a small but mighty piece in the underwater toolkit. It supports creative approaches to XP farms that are practical yet visually striking. The result is a base that invites friends to explore and learn from your design 🧱🌊.
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