Sculk Core
Sculk Core
BlockDrag to orbit
The heart of a Sculk cluster. Destroying it triggers a devastating chain reaction that neutralizes the surrounding area.
TypeBlock
Stack Size64
Added inv1.0.0
IDs:sculk_core
The Sculk Core is a critical block found in the Deep Dark. It serves as the heart of sculk clusters and is guarded by the Sculk Sentry boss.
Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Hardness | 3 seconds |
| Blast Resistance | 1000 |
| Light Emission | 1 (full) |
| States | 8 |
| Tick Rate | Every 12 ticks |
Behavior
The Sculk Core cycles through 8 states and emits light. When destroyed, it triggers the Core Destruction mechanic:
- Multiple explosions and camera shake
- Knockback wave pushes nearby entities
- All sculk mobs within 14 blocks are killed
- All active sculk blocks convert to dead variants
Boss Guard
Sculk Cores are always guarded by a Sculk Sentry. You must defeat or distract the Sentry before attempting to destroy the core.
Generation
Sculk Cores generate naturally in the Deep Dark biome as part of sculk cluster structures, featuring Sculkcite Shell blocks surrounding them.
Related
- Super Sculk Core — A larger, more powerful variant
- Core Destruction — Full mechanic details
History
| Version | Changes |
|---|---|
| v1.0.0 | Added Sculk Core |