Soul Sand
- Namespaced ID
- minecraft:soul_sand
- Legacy numeric ID
- 88(1.8 & earlier)
- 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 Soul Sand.
Component syntax for Minecraft 1.21.8.
Block properties
- Hardness
- 0.5
- Blast resistance
- 0.5
- Material
- mineable / shovel
- Diggable
- Yes
- Transparent
- No
- Light emitted
- 0 / 15
- Light filtered
- 15 / 15
- Block state IDs
- 6029
Mining time
Wooden
Stone
Iron
Golden
Diamond
NetheriteDrops
Obtained from
Blocks that drop Soul Sand when broken.
Used to craft
3 items use Soul Sand as an ingredient. Click any item to see its recipe.
Across versions
- Legacy numeric ID
- 88 (pre-1.13, from 1.8)
- Modern ID (1.13+)
- minecraft:soul_sand (numeric IDs were removed in 1.13 — not usable in commands)
- Editions
- Java & Bedrock
Browse the full item list for a specific version:
About Soul Sand
Where do you get Soul Sand in Minecraft?
Soul Sand can be obtained by breaking Soul Sand.
What is the Minecraft ID for Soul Sand?
The namespaced ID is minecraft:soul_sand, used in the /give command: /give @p minecraft:soul_sand 1. In legacy versions before 1.13, Soul Sand used the numeric ID 88. Numeric item IDs were removed in the 1.13 "Flattening" and no longer work in modern commands.
How do you mine Soul Sand in Minecraft?
Soul Sand has hardness 0.5. Any tool works. Mining without the correct tool takes 5× longer and produces no drops.
What can you craft with Soul Sand in Minecraft?
Soul Sand is used as an ingredient in 3 recipes, including Dried Ghast, Soul Campfire, and Soul Torch. See the Used to craft section above for the complete list.