Common
Terrain
Clay
TerrainCommon
Clay is a common terrain block in Minecraft.
Entity Relationship Graph
Crafting Recipes
Used In Crafting
Block Properties
Internal ID
minecraft:clayCategoryTerrain
Stack Size64
Hardness0.6
Blast Resistance0.6
Transparent✗ No
Light LevelNone
Commands
Give Command
/give @p minecraft:clay 1Set Block Command
/setblock ~ ~ ~ minecraft:clay
Mining Information
Required Tool
Shovel (Any)
Mining Time
Varies by tool (base: 0.6s)
Silk Touch
May give different drop
Fortune Effect
No effect
Frequently Asked Questions
What tool do I need to mine Clay?▼
To properly mine Clay and receive item drops, you need: Shovel (Any). Using a lower tier tool or the wrong tool type will result in no drops.
Is Clay blast resistant?▼
Clay has a blast resistance of 0.6. It can be destroyed by most explosions.
What is the Minecraft ID for Clay?▼
The internal Minecraft ID for Clay is "minecraft:clay". You can use this ID with commands like /setblock, /fill, and /give.
About Clay
Clay is a common block in Minecraft, categorized as a terrain block. The internal game ID for this block is minecraft:clay.
With a hardness of 0.6, Clay takes relatively little time to mine. For optimal mining speed and to receive item drops, use Shovel (Any).
Clay is a solid, opaque block that blocks light and allows mobs to spawn on its surface in dark conditions.