Moss Block – Wiki Guide
This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft a moss block with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.
In Minecraft, a moss block is a new item that was introduced in the Caves & Cliffs Update: Part I. It is an item that you can not make with a crafting table or furnace. Instead, you need to find and gather this item in the game.
Let’s explore how to add a moss block to your inventory.
Where to find a Moss Block in Creative Mode
Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
Here is where you can find a moss block in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
 Java Edition (PC/Mac) |
1.17 – 1.19 |  Decoration Blocks |
| Java Edition (PC/Mac) |
1.19.3 |  Natural Blocks |
- 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 a Moss Block in Survival Mode
You can add a moss block to your inventory in Survival mode by finding a moss block and gathering it. So, let’s get started!
1. Find a Moss Block
First, you need to find a moss block in the game. Moss blocks are found underground in the Lush Caves biome.
This is what a moss block looks like:
2. Break the Moss Block
The game control to break the moss block depends on the version of Minecraft:
- For Java Edition (PC/Mac), left click and hold on the moss block.
- For Pocket Edition (PE), you tap and hold on the moss block.
- 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 moss block.
- For Education Edition, left click and hold on the moss block.
The moss block will break and a smaller moss block will float on the ground.
3. Pick up the Moss Block
Make sure you pick up the moss block before it disappears.
Once you pick up the moss block, it will appear in your hotbar.
Moss blocks are useful items and should be kept in your inventory to be used later.
Item ID and Name
Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
In Minecraft, moss block has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Minecraft ID |
Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moss Block (minecraft: |
64 | Java |
1.17 – 1.19.3 |
- Description is what the item is called and (Minecraft ID Name) is the string value that is used in game commands.
- Minecraft ID is the Internal number for the item.
- Data Value (or damage value) identifies the variation of the block if more than one type exists for the Minecraft ID.
- Stack Size is the maximum stack size for this item. While some items in Minecraft are stackable up to 64, other items can only be stacked up to 16 or 1. (NOTE: These stack sizes are for vanilla Minecraft only. If you are running a mod, some mods may change the stack size for an item.)
- Platform is the platform that applies.
- Version(s) is the Minecraft version numbers that the Minecraft ID and Name are valid for.
Give Command for Moss Block
Give Command in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.17, 1.18, 1.19 and 1.19.3, the /give command for Moss Block is:
/give @p moss_block 1
Things to Make with Moss Block
You can use moss block to make items in Minecraft such as:
How to make a Mossy Cobblestone
How to make a Mossy Cobblestone
How to make Mossy Stone Bricks
How to make Moss Carpet
