Minecraft, the sandbox video game that has taken the world by storm, is known for its endless possibilities. With each update, the game introduces new elements that add to its diversity and complexity. One such addition in the 1.19 update, known as “The Wild”, is the versatile mud block. This article will guide you on how to obtain mud and explore its various uses in the game.
Discovering Mud in the Wild
Mud blocks are a natural part of the Minecraft world, predominantly found in the newly introduced Mangrove Swamp biome. This biome, usually located in warmer regions adjacent to jungles and deserts, is rich in mud blocks. These blocks, darker than regular dirt blocks, can be mined by hand. However, using a shovel, regardless of the material it’s made from, will expedite the process.
Crafting Mud from Scratch
For those who prefer a hands-on approach, mud can also be manually created. This can be achieved by using a water bottle on any dirt block, including Coarse Dirt and Rooted Dirt. This process transforms the dirt block into a mud block, ready for your crafting needs.
The Many Uses of Mud
Mud is not just a regular block; it’s a crafting powerhouse. It can be combined with Mangrove Roots to create the decorative Muddy Mangrove Roots block. Alternatively, it can be crafted with Wheat to produce the Packed Mud block. This block can be further refined into Mud Bricks, which can be used to create Mud Brick Slabs, Stairs, and Walls, adding a rustic touch to your Minecraft structures.
Moreover, mud blocks have a unique property of transforming into Clay Blocks when placed on top of a block with a stalactite. This allows players to acquire Clay Balls and Terracotta, further expanding the crafting possibilities.
Interestingly, mud blocks are not full blocks. Entities standing on mud sink slightly into it, similar to soul sand. However, unlike soul sand, mud does not slow down the movement speed of mobs or players walking on it. Additionally, falling blocks such as sand drop as an item when landing on it, and a hopper placed under a mud block can collect items dropped on top of it.
