Soul Sand
A Nether block that slows entities walking on it and creates upward bubble columns underwater. It is required to grow nether wart and to summon the Wither.
Stack Size
Stack Size64
Durability
DurabilityN/A
Category
CategoryUtility Blocks
Version Added
Version AddedAlpha
Item ID
Item IDsoul_sand
Overview
Soul Sand is a block in the Utility Blocks category of Minecraft, obtained through mining and natural world generation. A single inventory slot holds a full stack of 64 Soul Sand. This item was added to the game in the early Alpha development period.
In this database, Soul Sand sits alongside 339 other Utility Blocks entries, each with its own page. Because it stacks to 64, a single chest of Soul Sand stores up to 1,728 of them and a double chest holds 3,456, which matters when gathering enough for large builds. Soul Sand additionally serves as a crafting ingredient for Soul Campfire and Soul Torch.
Used to Craft
Soul Sand is a crafting ingredient for 2 other items in Minecraft. Each one links to its own recipe and details page.
Soul Campfire
Soul TorchHow to Obtain
- Mining
- Natural generation
Notes
Generates in the Nether, especially in soul sand valleys. Used with wither skeleton skulls to build the Wither and to craft soul torches.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get Soul Sand in Minecraft?
Soul Sand is obtained through mining and natural world generation. It does not have a player crafting recipe.
What is Soul Sand used for?
Soul Sand is a crafting ingredient used to make Soul Campfire and Soul Torch.
How many Soul Sand can you stack?
Soul Sand stacks up to 64 per inventory slot, so a full stack is 64 and a double chest holds 3,456 of them.
Can Soul Sand be enchanted?
No. Soul Sand cannot be enchanted in vanilla Minecraft.
When was Soul Sand added to Minecraft?
Soul Sand was added in the early Alpha development period and remains part of the Utility Blocks category in the current 1.21 release.