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Minecraft Ink Sac item

Ink Sac

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A stackable crafting ingredient and dye used to create black dye and dark-tinted blocks, obtainable from squid drops.

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About

Ink Sac is a dark dye material in Minecraft, most commonly dropped when you kill a squid in water. It stacks to 64 and is used as a crafting ingredient for black dye and various dyed wool, concrete, and terracotta blocks.

On servers, admins spawn it with /give @p minecraft:ink_sac 1 to hand out building materials or dye supplies. The item ID is minecraft:ink_sac. In older game versions, it used the legacy identifier minecraft:dye with a numerical data value.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was the Ink Sac data last updated?
The Ink Sac entry was last verified on GameServersCodex on June 29, 2026. We track the live Minecraft build, so the IDs and commands here reflect the current patch.
Can I get the Ink Sac without spawning it?
Yes. The Ink Sac can also be obtained through normal Minecraft progression. Admins usually spawn it for speed when testing, running events, or outfitting players, which is what the commands on this page are for.
What is the Ink Sac used for?
Ink Sac is a dark dye material in Minecraft, most commonly dropped when you kill a squid in water. It stacks to 64 and is used as a crafting ingredient for black dye and various dyed wool, concrete, and terracotta blocks.
What items are related to the Ink Sac?
See the Related section at the bottom of this page for items commonly used alongside the Ink Sac, or open Browse Games to explore the full Minecraft database.
Which game is the Ink Sac from?
The Ink Sac is from Minecraft. Every ID, code, and command on this page is specific to Minecraft and its current live build.
What is the Ink Sac?
A stackable crafting ingredient and dye used to create black dye and dark-tinted blocks, obtainable from squid drops.
What is the item id of the Ink Sac?
The item id of the Ink Sac is minecraft:ink_sac.
What is the numerical id of the Ink Sac?
The numerical id of the Ink Sac is 351.
What is the legacy item id of the Ink Sac?
The legacy item id of the Ink Sac is minecraft:dye.
What is the give command of the Ink Sac?
The give command of the Ink Sac is /give @p minecraft:ink_sac 1.
What is the stackable of the Ink Sac?
The stackable of the Ink Sac is Yes.
What is the max stack size of the Ink Sac?
The max stack size of the Ink Sac is 64.

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