Snowball
A throwable item obtained by digging snow layers or mining snow blocks without Silk Touch. Thrown snowballs knock back targets and deal damage only to blazes and the ender dragon.
Stack Size
Stack Size16
Durability
DurabilityN/A
Category
CategoryMiscellaneous
Version Added
Version AddedAlpha
Item ID
Item IDsnowball
Overview
Snowball is a item in the Miscellaneous category of Minecraft, obtained through mining. Up to 16 Snowball stack together in a single inventory slot. This item was added to the game in the early Alpha development period.
In this database, Snowball sits alongside 146 other Miscellaneous entries, each with its own page. Snowball additionally serves as a crafting ingredient for Snow Block.
Used to Craft
Snowball is a crafting ingredient for 1 other item in Minecraft. Each one links to its own recipe and details page.
Snow BlockHow to Obtain
- Mining
Notes
Not a block; stacks to 16. Four snowballs craft a snow block. Snow golems throw them automatically.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get Snowball in Minecraft?
Snowball is obtained through mining. It does not have a player crafting recipe.
What is Snowball used for?
Snowball is a crafting ingredient used to make Snow Block.
How many Snowball can you stack?
Snowball stacks up to 16 per inventory slot, so a full stack is 16.
Can Snowball be enchanted?
No. Snowball cannot be enchanted in vanilla Minecraft.
When was Snowball added to Minecraft?
Snowball was added in the early Alpha development period and remains part of the Miscellaneous category in the current 1.21 release.