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How to make Soul Sand in Minecraft

This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft soul sand with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.

When walking on soul sand, you will sink down a bit and slow down. Soul sand is an item that you can not make with a crafting table or furnace. Instead, you need to find and gather this item in the game.

soul sand

Let's explore how to add soul sand to your inventory.

TIP: When you walk on soul sand, you will move very slowly. So make sure you don't walk across soul sand in the middle of a mob battle.

Supported Platforms

Soul sand is available in the following versions of Minecraft:

PlatformSupported (Version*)
Java Edition (PC/Mac) Java Edition (PC/Mac)Yes
Pocket Edition (PE) Pocket Edition (PE)Yes (0.12.1)
Xbox 360 Xbox 360Yes
Xbox One Xbox OneYes
PS3 PS3Yes
PS4 PS4Yes
Wii U Wii UYes
Nintendo Switch Nintendo SwitchYes
Windows 10 Edition Windows 10 EditionYes
Education Edition Education EditionYes

* The version that it was added or removed, if applicable. NOTE: Pocket Edition (PE), Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Windows 10 Edition are now called Bedrock Edition. We will continue to show them individually for version history.

Where to find Soul Sand in Creative Mode

  • Java
  • PE
  • Xbox
  • PS
  • Nintendo
  • Win10
  • Edu

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

Here is where you can find soul sand in the Creative Inventory menu:

PlatformVersion(s)Creative Menu Location
Java Edition (PC/Mac) Java Edition (PC/Mac)1.8 - 1.19Building Blocks Building Blocks
Java Edition (PC/Mac) Java Edition (PC/Mac)1.19.3 - 1.21.11Natural Blocks Natural Blocks

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

Here is where you can find soul sand in the Creative Inventory menu:

PlatformVersion(s)Creative Menu Location
Pocket Edition (PE) Pocket Edition (PE)0.14.1 - 1.1.3Building Blocks Building Blocks
Pocket Edition (PE) Pocket Edition (PE)1.2 - 1.21.90Nature Nature

Minecraft Xbox Editions

Here is where you can find soul sand in the Creative Inventory menu:

PlatformVersion(s)Creative Menu Location
Xbox 360 Xbox 360TU35 - TU69Building Blocks Building Blocks
Xbox One Xbox OneCU23 - CU43Building Blocks Building Blocks
Xbox One Xbox One1.2.5 - 1.21.90Nature Nature

Minecraft PS Editions

Here is where you can find soul sand in the Creative Inventory menu:

PlatformVersion(s)Creative Menu Location
PS3 PS31.26 - 1.76Building Blocks Building Blocks
PS4 PS41.26 - 1.91Building Blocks Building Blocks
PS4 PS41.14.0 - 1.21.90Nature Nature

Minecraft Nintendo

Here is where you can find soul sand in the Creative Inventory menu:

PlatformVersion(s)Creative Menu Location
Wii U Wii UPatch 3 - Patch 38Building Blocks Building Blocks
Nintendo Switch Nintendo Switch1.04 - 1.11Building Blocks Building Blocks
Nintendo Switch Nintendo Switch1.5.0 - 1.21.90Nature Nature

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

Here is where you can find soul sand in the Creative Inventory menu:

PlatformVersion(s)Creative Menu Location
Windows 10 Edition Windows 10 Edition0.14.1 - 1.1.3Building Blocks Building Blocks
Windows 10 Edition Windows 10 Edition1.2 - 1.21.90Nature Nature

Minecraft Education Edition

Here is where you can find soul sand in the Creative Inventory menu:

PlatformVersion(s)Creative Menu Location
Education Edition Education Edition0.14.2 - 1.0.18Building Blocks Building Blocks
Education Edition Education Edition1.0.21 - 1.21.03Nature Nature

Definitions

  • Platform is the platform that applies.
  • Version(s) is the Minecraft version numbers where the item can be found in the menu location listed (we have tested and confirmed this version number).
  • Creative Menu Location is the location of the item in the Creative Inventory menu.

How to get Soul Sand in Survival Mode

You can add soul sand to your inventory in Survival mode by finding a block of soul sand to dig up. So, let's get started!

1. Find a Block of Soul Sand

First, you need to find a block of soul sand in your Minecraft world. Soul sand is found in the Nether.

nether biome

This is what soul sand looks like:

soul sand and shovel

TIP: If you are having trouble seeing in the Nether, try drinking a Potion of Night Vision.

2. Mine the Soul Sand

You can use a tool or your hand to mine the soul sand. In this example, we will use our hand.

The game control to mine the soul sand depends on the version of Minecraft:

  • For Java Edition (PC/Mac), left click and hold on the block of soul sand.
  • For Pocket Edition (PE), you tap and hold on the block of soul sand.
  • For Xbox 360 and Xbox One, press and hold the RT button on the Xbox controller.
  • For PS3 and PS4, press and hold the R2 button on the PS controller.
  • For Wii U, press and hold the ZR button on the gamepad.
  • For Nintendo Switch, press and hold the ZR button on the controller.
  • For Windows 10 Edition, left click and hold on the block of soul sand.
  • For Education Edition, left click and hold on the block of soul sand.

soul sand dropped

You will need to continue to dig until the block breaks and a smaller block of soul sand finally appears. The block of soul sand will float on the ground.

3. Pick up the Soul Sand

Make sure you pick up the soul sand before it disappears.

soul sand gathered

Once you pick up the soul sand, it will appear in your hotbar.

soul sand

Soul Sand is a useful item and should be kept in your inventory to be used later.

Item ID and Name

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Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

In Minecraft, soul sand has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item Description(Minecraft ID Name) Data Value Stack Size Platform Version(s)
soul sand Soul Sand(minecraft:soul_sand) 0 64 Java Edition (PC/Mac) Java 1.8 - 1.12
soul sand Soul Sand(minecraft:soul_sand) 64 Java Edition (PC/Mac) Java 1.13 - 1.21.11

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

In Minecraft, soul sand has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item Description(Minecraft ID Name) Data Value Stack Size Platform Version(s)
soul sand Soul Sand(minecraft:soul_sand) 0 64 Pocket Edition (PE) PE 1.0 - 1.21.130

Minecraft Xbox One

In Minecraft, soul sand has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item Description(Minecraft ID Name) Data Value Stack Size Platform Version(s)
soul sand Soul Sand(minecraft:soul_sand) 0 64 Xbox One Xbox One 1.6.0 - .1.21.130

Minecraft PS4

In Minecraft, soul sand has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item Description(Minecraft ID Name) Data Value Stack Size Platform Version(s)
soul sand Soul Sand(minecraft:soul_sand) 0 64 PS4 PS4 1.14.0 - 1.21.130

Minecraft Nintendo Switch

In Minecraft, soul sand has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item Description(Minecraft ID Name) Data Value Stack Size Platform Version(s)
soul sand Soul Sand(minecraft:soul_sand) 0 64 Nintendo Switch Switch 1.6.0 - 1.21.130

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

In Minecraft, soul sand has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item Description(Minecraft ID Name) Data Value Stack Size Platform Version(s)
soul sand Soul Sand(minecraft:soul_sand) 0 64 Windows 10 Edition Windows 1.0 - 1.21.130

Minecraft Education Edition

In Minecraft, soul sand has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item Description(Minecraft ID Name) Data Value Stack Size Platform Version(s)
soul sand Soul Sand(minecraft:soul_sand) 0 64 Education Edition Education 1.0 - 1.21.03

Definitions

  • Description is what the item is called and (Minecraft ID Name) is the string value that is used in game commands.
  • Data Value (or damage value) identifies the variation of the block if more than one type exists for the Minecraft ID.
  • Stack Size is the maximum stack size for this item. While some items in Minecraft are stackable up to 64, other items can only be stacked up to 16 or 1. (NOTE: These stack sizes are for vanilla Minecraft only. If you are running a mod, some mods may change the stack size for an item.)
  • Platform is the platform that applies.
  • Version(s) is the Minecraft version numbers that the Minecraft ID and Name are valid for.

Give Command for Soul Sand

  • Java
  • PE
  • Xbox
  • PS
  • Nintendo
  • Win10
  • Edu

Give Command in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.13, 1.14, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17, 1.18, 1.19, 1.20, 1.21 and 1.21.11, the /give command for Soul Sand is:

/give @p soul_sand 1

In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 1.11 and 1.12, the /give command for Soul Sand is:

/give @p soul_sand 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) 1.12.0, 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0, 1.21.0 and 1.21.130, the /give command for Soul Sand is:

/give @p soul_sand 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft Xbox One

In Minecraft Xbox One 1.12.0, 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0, 1.21.0 and .1.21.130, the /give command for Soul Sand is:

/give @p soul_sand 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft PS4

In Minecraft PS4 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0, 1.21.0 and 1.21.130, the /give command for Soul Sand is:

/give @p soul_sand 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft Nintendo Switch

In Minecraft Nintendo Switch 1.12.0, 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.1, 1.20.0, 1.21.0 and 1.21.130, the /give command for Soul Sand is:

/give @p soul_sand 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition 1.12.0, 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0, 1.21.0 and 1.21.130, the /give command for Soul Sand is:

/give @p soul_sand 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft Education Edition

In Minecraft Education Edition 1.12.0, 1.14.31, 1.17.30, 1.18.32, 1.19.52, 1.20.10 and 1.21.03, the /give command for Soul Sand is:

/give @p soul_sand 1 0

Things to Make with Soul Sand

You can use soul sand to make items in Minecraft such as:

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Things to Do with Soul Sand

Here are some activities that you can do with soul sand in Minecraft:

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