Clay Ball
- Namespaced ID
- minecraft:clay_ball
- Stack size
- 64
- Edition
- Java & Bedrock
/give command
Run in chat or a command block. Replace @p with a player name to target someone specific.
Command builder
Set the count, custom name, lore, and enchantments to generate a ready-to-paste /give command for Clay Ball.
Component syntax for Minecraft 1.21.8.
Obtained from
Blocks that drop Clay Ball when broken.
Smelts into
Used to craft
1 item uses Clay Ball as an ingredient. Click any item to see its recipe.
Across versions
- Legacy numeric ID
- None recorded — use the namespaced ID
minecraft:clay_ball. - Modern ID (1.13+)
- minecraft:clay_ball (numeric IDs were removed in 1.13 — not usable in commands)
- Editions
- Java & Bedrock
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About Clay Ball
Where do you get Clay Ball in Minecraft?
Clay Ball can be obtained by breaking Clay.
What is the Minecraft ID for Clay Ball?
The namespaced ID is minecraft:clay_ball, used in the /give command: /give @p minecraft:clay_ball 1. Numeric item IDs were removed in the 1.13 "Flattening", so modern versions only use the namespaced ID.
What does Clay Ball smelt into in Minecraft?
Clay Ball smelts into Brick. Use a Furnace and any fuel source.
What can you craft with Clay Ball in Minecraft?
Clay Ball is used as an ingredient in 1 recipe, including Clay. See the Used to craft section above for the complete list.