How to make Mud in Minecraft

This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft mud with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.

In Minecraft, mud is a new block that was introduced in the Wild Update. When walking on mud, you will sink down a bit, similar to soul sand, but without the slowdown. Mud is an item you can not make with a crafting table or furnace. Instead, you need to find and gather this item in the game.

mud

Let's explore how to add mud to your inventory.

Supported Platforms

Mud is available in the following versions of Minecraft:

Platform	Supported (Version*)
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	Yes (1.19)
Pocket Edition (PE)	Yes (1.19.0)
Xbox 360	No
Xbox One	Yes (1.19.0)
PS3	No
PS4	Yes (1.19.0)
Wii U	No
Nintendo Switch	Yes (1.19.1)
Windows 10 Edition	Yes (1.19.0)
Education Edition	No

* The version that it was added or removed, if applicable.
NOTE: Pocket Edition (PE), Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Windows 10 Edition are now called Bedrock Edition. We will continue to show them individually for version history.

Where to find Mud in Creative Mode

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

Here is where you can find mud in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	1.19	Building Blocks
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	1.19.3 - 1.20	Natural Blocks

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

Here is where you can find mud in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Pocket Edition (PE)	1.19.0 - 1.20.0	Nature

Minecraft Xbox Editions

Here is where you can find mud in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Xbox One	1.19.0 - 1.20.0	Nature

Minecraft PS Editions

Here is where you can find mud in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
PS4	1.19.0 - 1.20.0	Nature

Minecraft Nintendo

Here is where you can find mud in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Nintendo Switch	1.19.1 - 1.20.0	Nature

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

Here is where you can find mud in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Windows 10 Edition	1.19.0 - 1.20.0	Nature

Definitions

Platform is the platform that applies.
Version(s) is the Minecraft version numbers where the item can be found in the menu location listed (we have tested and confirmed this version number).
Creative Menu Location is the location of the item in the Creative Inventory menu.

How to get Mud in Survival Mode

You can add mud to your inventory in Survival mode by finding a block of mud to dig up. So, let's get started!

1. Find Mud

First, you need to find mud in your Minecraft world. Mud is usually found in the Mangrove Swamp biome.

mangrove swamp biome

This is what mud looks like:

mud and shovel

2. Hold a Tool

You can dig up mud with anything including your hand, but it is faster to use a tool such as a shovel:

How to make a Netherite Shovel

How to make a Diamond Shovel

How to make a Golden Shovel

How to make an Iron Shovel

How to make a Stone Shovel

How to make a Wooden Shovel

In this example, we are going to use a diamond shovel to dig up the mud because it has higher durability than the other shovels.

3. Mine the Mud

The game control to mine the mud depends on the version of Minecraft:

For Java Edition (PC/Mac), left click and hold on the mud.
For Pocket Edition (PE), you tap and hold on the mud.
For Xbox One, press and hold the RT button on the Xbox controller.
For PS4, press and hold the R2 button on the PS controller.
For Nintendo Switch, press and hold the ZR button on the controller.
For Windows 10 Edition, left click and hold on the mud.

mud dropped

You will need to continue to dig until the block breaks and a smaller block of mud finally appears. The block of mud will float on the ground.

4. Pick up the Mud

Make sure you pick up the mud before it disappears.

mud gathered

Once you pick up the mud, it will appear in your hotbar.

mud