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Soul Sand

Soul Sand

block Nether Natural Blocks
/give @p soul_sand 1

What Is Soul Sand in Minecraft?

Soul Sand is a dark brownish block found in the Nether. Walking on it slows down players and mobs. It is required to grow Nether Wart and is one of the blocks needed to spawn the Wither boss. Soul Sand also causes Soul Fire to burn above it and produces bubble columns when placed under water.

How Does Soul Sand Work?

  • Slows down any player or mob walking on it.
  • Required to grow Nether Wart for potions.
  • Place under water to create upward-pushing bubble columns.
  • Soul Fire burns on top of Soul Sand.
  • Used with Soul Soil and Wither Skeleton Skulls to summon the Wither.

How to Get Soul Sand

How to Break Soul Sand

  • Use a Wooden Shovel or better to break quickly. Can be broken by hand but takes longer.
  • Found in large quantities in the Nether, especially the Soul Sand Valley biome.

Soul Sand Trading with Villagers and Wandering Traders

  • Wandering Trader: No
  • Emerald Price: Not stated
  • Villager Trading: No

How to Use Soul Sand

Using Soul Sand

  • Plant Nether Wart on Soul Sand to grow it for brewing potions.
  • Place under water source blocks to create upward bubble columns.
  • Use with Wither Skeleton Skulls and Soul Soil to summon the Wither.

Soul Sand Properties

Hardness
0.5
Blast Resistance
0.5
Tool
Wooden Shovel
Silk Touch
No
Fortune
No
Light Level
0
Flammable
No
Transparent
No
Gravity
No
Waterloggable
No
Stack Size
64

What You Can Make With Soul Sand

Dried Ghast
Dried Ghast
Soul Campfire
Soul Campfire
Soul Torch
Soul Torch ×4

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