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Minecraft Soul Sand item

Soul Sand

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A dark, soul-infused block found in the Nether that slows movement and can be used in decorative builds and soul-based contraptions.

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About

Soul Sand is a block exclusive to the Nether, recognizable by its dark appearance and embedded soul particles. It occurs naturally in the Nether and can be mined with any tool or by hand, though it breaks slowly. The block's primary mechanic is that any mob or player walking on it moves at reduced speed, making it useful for slowing unwanted mob traffic or creating friction-based puzzle elements.

Admins often use Soul Sand in decorative builds, particularly around Nether-themed structures, and in technical contraptions where movement control is needed. It stacks to 64 and can be obtained via the standard /give command with its item ID.

Frequently Asked Questions

How current is the Soul Sand spawn info?
The Soul Sand 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.
What items are related to the Soul Sand?
See the Related section at the bottom of this page for items commonly used alongside the Soul Sand, or open Browse Games to explore the full Minecraft database.
What does the Soul Sand do in Minecraft?
A dark, soul-infused block found in the Nether that slows movement and can be used in decorative builds and soul-based contraptions.
Which game is the Soul Sand from?
The Soul Sand is from Minecraft. Every ID, code, and command on this page is specific to Minecraft and its current live build.
What is the Soul Sand used for?
Soul Sand is a block exclusive to the Nether, recognizable by its dark appearance and embedded soul particles. It occurs naturally in the Nether and can be mined with any tool or by hand, though it breaks slowly. The block's primary mechanic is that any mob or player walking on it moves at reduced speed, making it useful for slowing unwanted mob traffic or creating friction-based puzzle elements.
Can I get the Soul Sand without spawning it?
Yes. The Soul Sand 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 item id of the Soul Sand?
The item id of the Soul Sand is minecraft:soul_sand.
What is the numerical id of the Soul Sand?
The numerical id of the Soul Sand is 88.
What is the give command of the Soul Sand?
The give command of the Soul Sand is /give @p minecraft:soul_sand 1.
What is the stackable of the Soul Sand?
The stackable of the Soul Sand is Yes.
What is the max stack size of the Soul Sand?
The max stack size of the Soul Sand is 64.
What is the material of the Soul Sand?
The material of the Soul Sand is Dirt.
What is the hardness of the Soul Sand?
The hardness of the Soul Sand is 0.5.
What is the diggable of the Soul Sand?
The diggable of the Soul Sand is Yes.

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