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Dirt Path

Dirt Path

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Dirt Path is a decorative block, 15/16 of a block tall, made by using a shovel on dirt or grass-family blocks. Villages use it to mark walkways, and villagers and iron golems prefer to route along it.

0.65Hardness
0.65Blast Res.
shovelBest Tool
noTransparent
noRenewable

Uses

  • Village Walkways — Marks pathways through villages and player builds; also discourages hostile mob spawns on top of it.

Found In

  • Villages — Generates as walkway blocks throughout village structures.
  • Shoveled Dirt or Grass — Created by using a shovel on dirt, grass blocks, coarse dirt, mycelium, podzol, or rooted dirt with air above.

Drops

FAQ

What does Dirt Path drop when mined?

In Java Edition it always drops dirt; in Bedrock Edition, a Silk Touch tool lets you collect the dirt path block itself.

Can I turn Dirt Path back into farmland?

Yes, using a hoe on a dirt path converts it to farmland.

Does placing a block on top destroy the path?

Yes, placing any solid block on top of a dirt path converts it back into a regular dirt block.

What tool is best for making Dirt Path?

Any shovel works; a golden shovel converts blocks fastest at 0.1 seconds per use.

Tags

  • shovel_mineable
  • overworld
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