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 an item in the Miscellaneous category of Minecraft, obtained through mob drops. A single inventory slot holds a full stack of 64 Ink Sac.
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 DyeHow 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. There is no recipe for Ink Sac, but 2 recipes ask for it.
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 64 to a slot. Black Dye takes 1 of them per craft, so a full stack covers 64 of those before the slot is empty.
When was Ink Sac added to Minecraft?
Ink Sac was added in the early Alpha development period.