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Registry record · minecraft:soul_sand

Soul Sand

Blocks Building & terrain

Soul sand is an eerie Nether soil block that drastically reduces movement speed and creates upward bubble columns.

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Versioned source data

Edition availability

01

Java Edition

Source version 26.1

Registry ID: 361
Source display name: Soul Sand
Maximum stack: 64

Bedrock Edition

Source version 1.26.60

Registry ID: 88
Source display name: Soul Sand
Maximum stack: 64
Component-based: No
Source version tag: Unclassified by source

Recipe information · Java 26.1

No Java recipe recorded

Not recorded

No recipe for this item is recorded in the selected Java source snapshot. This does not establish that no recipe exists in other versions or editions. Bedrock recipe data is not included, so its recipe availability cannot be determined here.

Field guide

Item details

How to obtain

Generates abundantly in soul sand valley biomes and beneath nether wart crops in fortresses. Source
Mines fastest using a shovel, though it can be harvested by hand with no tool required. Source

Practical uses

Mandatory soil block required for planting and cultivating nether wart crops. Source
Arranged in a T-shape with three wither skeleton skulls on top to summon the Wither boss. Source

Mechanics

Slows entities walking on it by sinking them slightly; placed underwater, it creates a powerful upward bubble column. Source

Reverse recipe lookup · Java · 26.1

Used In · Crafting recipes

Used in 3 outputs

Recorded Java recipe outputs that use Soul Sand. Bedrock recipe data is not included.

Dried Ghast 1 recorded recipe

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Uses Soul Sand × 1 · makes 1 Dried Ghast

Dried Ghast1 crafted

Soul Campfire 43 recorded recipes

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Uses Soul Sand × 1 · makes 1 Soul Campfire

Soul Campfire1 crafted

Uses Soul Sand × 1 · makes 1 Soul Campfire

Soul Campfire1 crafted

Uses Soul Sand × 1 · makes 1 Soul Campfire

Soul Campfire1 crafted

Uses Soul Sand × 1 · makes 1 Soul Campfire

Soul Campfire1 crafted

Uses Soul Sand × 1 · makes 1 Soul Campfire

Soul Campfire1 crafted

Uses Soul Sand × 1 · makes 1 Soul Campfire

Soul Campfire1 crafted

Uses Soul Sand × 1 · makes 1 Soul Campfire

Soul Campfire1 crafted

Uses Soul Sand × 1 · makes 1 Soul Campfire

Soul Campfire1 crafted

Uses Soul Sand × 1 · makes 1 Soul Campfire

Soul Campfire1 crafted

Uses Soul Sand × 1 · makes 1 Soul Campfire

Soul Campfire1 crafted

Uses Soul Sand × 1 · makes 1 Soul Campfire

Soul Campfire1 crafted

Uses Soul Sand × 1 · makes 1 Soul Campfire

Soul Campfire1 crafted

Uses Soul Sand × 1 · makes 1 Soul Campfire

Soul Campfire1 crafted

Uses Soul Sand × 1 · makes 1 Soul Campfire

Soul Campfire1 crafted

Uses Soul Sand × 1 · makes 1 Soul Campfire

Soul Campfire1 crafted

Uses Soul Sand × 1 · makes 1 Soul Campfire

Soul Campfire1 crafted

Uses Soul Sand × 1 · makes 1 Soul Campfire

Soul Campfire1 crafted

Uses Soul Sand × 1 · makes 1 Soul Campfire

Soul Campfire1 crafted

Uses Soul Sand × 1 · makes 1 Soul Campfire

Soul Campfire1 crafted

Uses Soul Sand × 1 · makes 1 Soul Campfire

Soul Campfire1 crafted

Uses Soul Sand × 1 · makes 1 Soul Campfire

Soul Campfire1 crafted

Uses Soul Sand × 1 · makes 1 Soul Campfire

Soul Campfire1 crafted

Uses Soul Sand × 1 · makes 1 Soul Campfire

Soul Campfire1 crafted

Uses Soul Sand × 1 · makes 1 Soul Campfire

Soul Campfire1 crafted

Uses Soul Sand × 1 · makes 1 Soul Campfire

Soul Campfire1 crafted

Uses Soul Sand × 1 · makes 1 Soul Campfire

Soul Campfire1 crafted

Uses Soul Sand × 1 · makes 1 Soul Campfire

Soul Campfire1 crafted

Uses Soul Sand × 1 · makes 1 Soul Campfire

Soul Campfire1 crafted

Uses Soul Sand × 1 · makes 1 Soul Campfire

Soul Campfire1 crafted

Uses Soul Sand × 1 · makes 1 Soul Campfire

Soul Campfire1 crafted

Uses Soul Sand × 1 · makes 1 Soul Campfire

Soul Campfire1 crafted

Uses Soul Sand × 1 · makes 1 Soul Campfire

Soul Campfire1 crafted

Uses Soul Sand × 1 · makes 1 Soul Campfire

Soul Campfire1 crafted

Uses Soul Sand × 1 · makes 1 Soul Campfire

Soul Campfire1 crafted

Uses Soul Sand × 1 · makes 1 Soul Campfire

Soul Campfire1 crafted

Uses Soul Sand × 1 · makes 1 Soul Campfire

Soul Campfire1 crafted

Uses Soul Sand × 1 · makes 1 Soul Campfire

Soul Campfire1 crafted

Uses Soul Sand × 1 · makes 1 Soul Campfire

Soul Campfire1 crafted

Uses Soul Sand × 1 · makes 1 Soul Campfire

Soul Campfire1 crafted

Uses Soul Sand × 1 · makes 1 Soul Campfire

Soul Campfire1 crafted

Uses Soul Sand × 1 · makes 1 Soul Campfire

Soul Campfire1 crafted

Uses Soul Sand × 1 · makes 1 Soul Campfire

Soul Campfire1 crafted

Uses Soul Sand × 1 · makes 1 Soul Campfire

Soul Campfire1 crafted

Soul Torch 1 recorded recipe

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Uses Soul Sand × 1 · makes 4 Soul Torch

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Soul Torch4 crafted