Ink Sac
An item dropped by squids, used as a black dye for wool, glass and other dyeable items. It is also an ingredient in book and quill and dark prismarine recipes.
Stack Size
Stack Size64
Durability
DurabilityN/A
Category
CategoryMiscellaneous
Version Added
Version AddedAlpha
Item ID
Item IDink_sac
Overview
Ink Sac is a item in the Miscellaneous category of Minecraft, obtained through mob drops. A single inventory slot holds a full stack of 64 Ink Sac. This item was added to the game in the early Alpha development period.
In this database, Ink Sac sits alongside 146 other Miscellaneous entries, each with its own page. Ink Sac additionally serves as a crafting ingredient for Black Dye and Book and Quill.
Used to Craft
Ink Sac is a crafting ingredient for 2 other items in Minecraft. Each one links to its own recipe and details page.
Black Dye
Book and QuillHow to Obtain
- Mob drops
Notes
Not a block. Functions as black dye and can be applied to signs to darken their text.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get Ink Sac in Minecraft?
Ink Sac is obtained through mob drops. It does not have a player crafting recipe.
What is Ink Sac used for?
Ink Sac is a crafting ingredient used to make Black Dye and Book and Quill.
How many Ink Sac can you stack?
Ink Sac stacks up to 64 per inventory slot, so a full stack is 64 and a double chest holds 3,456 of them.
Can Ink Sac be enchanted?
No. Ink Sac cannot be enchanted in vanilla Minecraft.
When was Ink Sac added to Minecraft?
Ink Sac was added in the early Alpha development period and remains part of the Miscellaneous category in the current 1.21 release.