What's the difference between mud, packed mud, and mud bricks?

Mud is found naturally in the world and is soft. Packed mud is made by crafting mud with wheat, giving you a solid building block. Mud bricks are the next step, crafted from packed mud in a 2x2 pattern. Each tier looks more refined and works better for building.

Which Minecraft versions have mud bricks?

Mud bricks were added in Minecraft 1.19 (the Wild Update) and are available in all versions from 1.19 through 1.19.4. They're part of vanilla Minecraft, so no mods needed.

How many mud bricks do I get from one craft?

The crafting recipe uses 4 packed mud and gives you 4 mud bricks. It's a 1:1 ratio, so you don't gain or lose blocks in the conversion.

Can I find mud bricks naturally in the world?

No, mud bricks only come from crafting. You need to find or make packed mud first, then craft it into bricks. They don't spawn naturally anywhere.

What's a good use for mud bricks?

Mud bricks work great for building swamp-themed structures, houses with earthy aesthetics, or mixing with other natural blocks. They pair well with wood, stone, and other terrain blocks for varied construction.

Mud Bricks - Minecraft Crafting Guide

Mud bricks are one of the building blocks you can make in Minecraft. They were added in the Wild Update and give you a nice earthy texture for construction. This guide shows you how to craft them and what you can build with them.

Finding Mud Bricks in Creative Mode

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

In Java Edition versions 1.19 through 1.19.4, mud bricks are in the Creative Inventory menu under Building Blocks.

Materials You Need

To make mud bricks in a crafting table, you only need one thing:

4 Packed Mud

How to Craft Mud Bricks

Step 1: Open Your Crafting Table

Open a crafting table to get the 3×3 grid. You should see an empty crafting area in front of you.

Step 2: Place the Packed Mud

Put 4 packed mud blocks in the crafting grid in a 2×2 square pattern. Put one in the first box and one in the second box of the first row. Then put one in the first box and one in the second box of the second row. This is the recipe.

The crafting result shows 4 mud bricks will appear on the right side.

Step 3: Move to Your Inventory

Grab the mud bricks and move them to your inventory. Done.

Item ID and Name

Java Edition Details

Here’s the technical info for mud bricks in Java Edition:

Item Name: Mud Bricks
ID Name: minecraft:mud_bricks
Stack Size: 64
Versions: 1.19, 1.19.1, 1.19.2, 1.19.3, 1.19.4

Give Command

Use this command to give yourself mud bricks in Java Edition 1.19 and later:

/give @p mud_bricks 1

What You Can Make

Use mud bricks to craft these related blocks:

Mud Brick Walls
Mud Brick Stairs
Mud Brick Slabs

These give you plenty of options for building structures, houses, and decorative features with the earthy mud brick theme.

Mud Bricks – Minecraft Crafting Guide