Pixel art illustration of a small glossy black ink sac
Minecraft Java Item ID

Ink Sac ID

Ink sacs are dropped by squids when they die. They are used to craft black dye and books and quills.

✓ Verified for Java Edition 1.21.11
Namespaced item ID minecraft:ink_sac

Ink Sac Item Facts

CategoryMaterials
Maximum stack64
Available inSurvival and Creative
Shared ID, data value 0 (Java 1.12.2 and earlier)351

Shared ID, data value 0 (Java 1.12.2 and earlier): Reviewed for Java Edition 1.12.2 and earlier.

Give Command for Ink Sac

Copy the current Java Edition command, or open the generator to change the player and quantity.

/give @p minecraft:ink_sac 1

Customize this command →

Historical command for Java 1.12.2 and earlier

Modern namespaced IDs are recommended. This numerical form is only for old Java releases.

/give @p 351 1

About Ink Sac in Minecraft

Ink sacs are dropped by squids when they die. They are used to craft black dye and books and quills.

Ink Sac Command Examples

  • Give 1 to nearest player: /give @p minecraft:ink_sac 1
  • Give 1 to yourself: /give @s minecraft:ink_sac 1
  • Give to a specific player: /give PlayerName minecraft:ink_sac 1
  • Clear from inventory: /clear @p minecraft:ink_sac

Sources and Data Review

Item facts were reviewed for Java Edition 1.21.11 on .

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