Pixel art illustration of a slime block in chunky voxel game style
Minecraft Java Item ID

Slime Block ID

The slime block is a bouncy translucent block crafted from slimeballs. It cushions falls, launches entities, and is the core of redstone flying machines and piston contraptions.

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

Slime Block Item Facts

Maximum stack64
Available inSurvival and Creative
Historical numerical ID165

Historical numerical ID: Reviewed for Java Edition 1.12.2 and earlier.

Give Command for Slime Block

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

/give @p minecraft:slime_block 1

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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 165 1

Give command syntax by version

Java 1.13+
/give @p minecraft:slime_block 1
Namespaced ID (current format)
Java 1.8–1.12.2
/give @p 165 1 0
Numerical ID + data value

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 Slime Block

Crafting Recipe

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Crafting table recipe — makes 1 × Slime Block.

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

What Can You Craft With Slime Block?

Slime Block is a crafting ingredient in 1 reviewed recipe:

Build With Slime Block

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

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About Slime Block in Minecraft

The slime block is a bouncy translucent block crafted from slimeballs. It cushions falls, launches entities, and is the core of redstone flying machines and piston contraptions.

Slime Block Command Examples

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

Slime Block FAQ

What is the item ID for Slime Block?

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

What is the numerical ID for Slime Block?

Slime Block has the historical numerical ID 165, used in Java Edition 1.12.2 and earlier. Current versions use minecraft:slime_block instead.

How do I give myself Slime Block in Minecraft?

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

How many Slime Block can stack in one slot?

Slime Block stacks up to 64 per inventory slot.

How do you craft Slime Block?

Slime Block is crafted on a crafting table with 9 slimeballs, which yields 1 Slime Block.

What can you craft with Slime Block?

Slime Block is used to craft Slimeball.

Sources and Data Review

Item facts were reviewed for Java Edition 1.21.11 on .

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