$Soul Sand$

Soul Sand

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Soul Sand is a Nether block that slows movement of any mob or player not wearing Soul Speed boots by roughly 42%, makes entities sink slightly into it, and creates upward bubble columns when placed underwater.

0.5Hardness

0.5Blast Res.

shovelBest Tool

noTransparent

yesRenewable

Uses

Nether Wart Farming — Nether wart can only be planted on soul sand, making it essential for brewing-stand potion ingredients.
Wither Construction — Four soul sand (or soul soil) blocks arranged in a T-shape with 3 wither skeleton skulls summon the Wither boss.
Bubble Columns — Underwater soul sand creates an upward-pushing bubble column, useful for aquatic elevators.

Found In

Soul Sand Valley — The primary source, generating abundantly throughout the biome.
Nether Wastes — Generates below Y=34 along lava shores and in Nether fortress rooms and bastion remnants.
Piglin Bartering — Piglins have roughly an 8.5% chance to barter 2–8 soul sand for a gold ingot, making it renewable.

Drops

soul sand× 1

FAQ

Does Soul Sand slow me down?

Yes, unless you wear boots enchanted with Soul Speed, movement on or just above soul sand is slowed by about 42%.

What tool should I use to mine Soul Sand?

A shovel mines it fastest, but it can be broken with any tool or by hand and always drops itself.

Can I farm Nether Wart on Soul Soil instead?

No. Nether wart can only be planted on soul sand, not soul soil.

Is Soul Sand renewable?

Yes, via piglin bartering, which has a small chance to trade gold ingots for 2–8 soul sand.

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