
Mud
Mud is a natural block: mine it (Shovel) and it drops itself. Its ID is minecraft:mud and it stacks to 64. Below: what it is used for, its block stats and mining times from the Java 26.3 game files.
What Mud is used for
Mud is an ingredient in 2 recipes.
Mud as a block
CalculatedHardness 0.5, blast resistance 0.5. Mining times assume no enchantments or effects, standing on the ground.
- Hardness
- 0.5
- Blast resistance
- 0.5
- Tool
- Shovel
- Light level
- 0
- Burns
- No
- When mined
- Drops itself
| Mined with | Time | Drops |
|---|---|---|
| Hand | 0.75 s | ✔ |
| 0.4 s | ✔ | |
| 0.2 s | ✔ | |
| 0.15 s | ✔ | |
| 0.15 s | ✔ | |
| 0.1 s | ✔ | |
| 0.1 s | ✔ | |
| 0.1 s | ✔ |
Plan Mud in the Crafting Planner
Every item, block and recipe from the game files in one window beside the game. Add what you want to craft and the Crafting Planner adds up every raw material you need, saved as a shopping list.
- Every recipe and drop source
- Raw materials added up for you
- Saved shopping lists

Mud ID and give command
The item ID is minecraft:mud. Paste this in chat (cheats on) to get one:
/give @p minecraft:mudMud in other languages
| English | Mud |
|---|---|
| French (France) | Boue |
| European Spanish | Barro |
| German (Germany) | Schlamm |
| Korean (South Korea) | 진흙 |
| Polish (Poland) | Błoto |
| Brazilian Portuguese | Barro |
| Turkish (Türkiye) | Çamur |
| Chinese (China) | 泥巴 |
| Vietnamese (Vietnam) | Bùn |
| Japanese (Japan) | 泥 |
| Russian (Russia) | Грязь |
| Thai (Thailand) | โคลน |
| Italian (Italy) | Fango |
| Czech (Czechia) | Bahno |
| Arabic (United Arab Emirates) | وحل |
| Chinese (Taiwan) | 泥巴 |
| Indonesian (Indonesia) | Lumpur |
Data: Minecraft Java Edition 26.3 game files. How we source this
Mud is a Natural Blocks item. It's used in 2 other recipes. Placed as a block it has 0.5 hardness and 0.5 blast resistance.
Help us maintain accuracy! If you notice incorrect stats, missing data, or any issues, your feedback directly improves the quality of our data for the entire community.
Mud FAQ (Java 26.3)
What is Mud used for in Minecraft?
Mud is an ingredient in 2 recipes, including Muddy Mangrove Roots, Packed Mud.
What is the item ID of Mud?
The ID is minecraft:mud. Use /give @p minecraft:mud to get one with cheats enabled.
What's the fastest way to mine Mud?
With a Golden Shovel it takes 0.1 seconds (hardness 0.5), without Efficiency or Haste.