Minecraft enthusiasts, brace yourselves for a new crafting adventure with the introduction of packed mud, a novel building block featured in the Wild Update. Packed Mud is a specialized block, made by combining mud blocks and wheat. Its main purpose is to create mud bricks, and it can also serve as a decorative element for farms or barns. Unlike some blocks, Packed Mud does not naturally generate in the Overworld; players must craft it themselves by placing mud and wheat in the crafting grid. Retrieving Packed Mud is as simple as breaking it with a shovel.
Though not as versatile as other blocks, Packed Mud plays a crucial role in crafting mud bricks. To make mud bricks, arrange four Packed Mud blocks in a 2×2 formation within the crafting grid. This process highlights the specific and limited application of Packed Mud in the game.
This tutorial will walk you through the steps of crafting packed mud, offering detailed instructions and accompanying screenshots.
Required Materials to Make Packed Mud
To craft packed mud, you’ll need the following materials:
- 1 Mud
- 1 Wheat
How to Craft Packed Mud in Survival Mode
Open the Crafting Menu:
Start by opening your crafting table to access the 3×3 crafting grid.
Add Items to Make Packed Mud:
In the crafting menu, you’ll see a 3×3 crafting grid. To craft packed mud, place 1 mud and 1 wheat in the grid. It’s crucial to arrange them precisely as shown in the image below the crafting area. The first row should contain 1 mud in the first box and 1 wheat in the second box. Once the items are correctly placed, the packed mud will appear in the box to the right.
Move the Packed Mud to Inventory:
Having successfully crafted packed mud, transfer the new item to your inventory. Congratulations! You’ve now added packed mud to your repertoire in Minecraft.
Command for Packed Mud
For those who prefer the convenience of commands, here are the commands for obtaining packed mud across various editions:
- Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.19 and newer:
/give @p packed_mud 1- Pocket Edition (PE) 1.19 and 1.20:
/give @p packed_mud 1 0- Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Windows 10 Edition, Education Edition:
/give @p packed_mud 1 0Supported Platforms
Packed mud is available on a variety of Minecraft platforms, providing players with creative opportunities in building and design:
- Java Edition (PC/Mac)
- Pocket Edition (PE)
- Xbox 360, Xbox One
- PS3, PS4
- Wii U
- Nintendo Switch
- Windows 10 Edition
- Education Edition
With the Wild Update expanding the crafting possibilities in Minecraft, packed mud becomes a valuable addition to your construction toolkit. Whether you’re constructing rustic cottages, wild landscapes, or underground hideouts, packed mud offers a unique aesthetic that adds depth and creativity to your in-game creations. Happy crafting!
