Pixel art illustration of a sculk block, very dark teal stone with glowing cyan veins
Minecraft Java Item ID

Sculk ID

Sculk blocks generate in the deep dark and spread when mobs die near a sculk catalyst. They mine fastest with a hoe and drop experience.

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

Sculk Item Facts

CategoryNatural Blocks
Maximum stack64
Available inSurvival and Creative
Historical numerical IDNot applicable

Historical numerical ID: This item was introduced after Java Edition 1.13, when numerical IDs were no longer used.

Give Command for Sculk

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

/give @p minecraft:sculk 1

Customize this command →

Give command syntax by version

Java 1.13+
/give @p minecraft:sculk 1
Namespaced ID (current format)
Bedrock Edition
/give @p minecraft:sculk 1
Same namespaced ID (namespace optional)

Rows appear only when the underlying value is verified: the Java 1.8–1.12.2 row requires a reviewed historical numerical ID, and the Bedrock row appears only when this exact namespaced ID exists in the Bedrock registry.

How to Get Sculk

Finding Sculk

  • Mine Sculk blocks with a Silk Touch tool.

Prefer commands? Jump back to the give command matrix above to get Sculk instantly.

Build With Sculk

minecraft:sculk is in the reviewed block catalog. Open a command tool with this ID already selected, then adjust the coordinates in the tool.

Place one with /setblock → Fill an area with /fill →

Need a different material? Browse Minecraft Block IDs or compare the related blocks below.

Sculk Command Examples

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

Sculk FAQ

What is the item ID for Sculk?

The item ID for Sculk is minecraft:sculk. Java Edition commands such as /give, /clear, and /setblock use this namespaced ID.

How do I give myself Sculk in Minecraft?

Open the chat window and run /give @p minecraft:sculk 1 to give the nearest player one Sculk. Replace @p with a player name to target someone else.

How many Sculk can stack in one slot?

Sculk stacks up to 64 per inventory slot.

Sources and Data Review

Item facts were reviewed for Java Edition 1.21.11 on .

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