Slime Block
Block

Slime Block

Namespaced ID
minecraft:slime_block
Legacy numeric ID
165(1.8 & earlier)
Stack size
64
Edition
Java

/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 Slime Block.

Shown above the item in the inventory.
Italic text shown below the item name. One line per row.
1 compatible with Slime Block.

Component syntax for Minecraft 1.21.8.

Block properties

Hardness
0
Blast resistance
0
Material
default
Diggable
Yes
Transparent
Yes
Light emitted
0 / 15
Light filtered
1 / 15
Block state IDs
11253

Mining time

Break time per pickaxe tier (no haste, on ground, full air). Tools that can't harvest the block take 5× longer and won't drop the item.

PickaxeBreak timeDrops?
Woodeninstant✓
Stoneinstant✓
Ironinstant✓
Goldeninstant✓
Diamondinstant✓
Netheriteinstant✓

Drops

Obtained from

Blocks that drop Slime Block when broken.

Crafting recipes

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Slime Block
× 1

Full crafting guide for Slime Block → Step-by-step, ingredient sources, what Slime Block crafts into.

Used to craft

1 item uses Slime Block as an ingredient. Click any item to see its recipe.

Across versions

Legacy numeric ID
165 (pre-1.13, from 1.8)
Modern ID (1.13+)
minecraft:slime_block (numeric IDs were removed in 1.13 — not usable in commands)
Editions
Java only

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How to craft Slime Block

How do you make Slime Block in Minecraft?

To craft Slime Block, place the ingredients in a crafting grid following the recipe pattern shown above. The crafting grid can be a player's 2×2 inventory crafting slots (for 2×2 recipes) or a 3×3 Crafting Table. If cheats are enabled, you can also spawn Slime Block directly with: /give @p minecraft:slime_block.

Where do you get Slime Block in Minecraft?

Slime Block can be obtained by breaking Slime Block. You can also craft it from the recipe shown above.

What is the Minecraft ID for Slime Block?

The namespaced ID is minecraft:slime_block, used in the /give command: /give @p minecraft:slime_block 1. In legacy versions before 1.13, Slime Block used the numeric ID 165. Numeric item IDs were removed in the 1.13 "Flattening" and no longer work in modern commands.

How do you mine Slime Block in Minecraft?

Slime Block has hardness 0. Any tool works. Mining without the correct tool takes 5× longer and produces no drops.

What can you craft with Slime Block in Minecraft?

Slime Block is used as an ingredient in 1 recipe, including Slimeball. See the Used to craft section above for the complete list.