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	Clay generates in large quantities on the floors of ponds in [[Minecraft:lush caves]].		Clay generates in large quantities on the floors of ponds in [[Minecraft:lush caves]].

	Clay can also generate in lush caves in the form of [[Minecraft:ore (feature)\|blob]]s. Clay attempts to generate 46 times per [[Minecraft:chunk]] in blobs of size ~~0-160~~, at any height. It can replace [[Minecraft:stone]], [[Minecraft:granite]], [[Minecraft:andesite]], [[Minecraft:diorite]], polished granite{{only\|be\|short=1}}, polished andesite{{only\|be\|short=1}}, polished diorite{{only\|be\|short=1}}, [[Minecraft:tuff]]{{only\|je\|short=1}}, and [[Minecraft:deepslate]]{{only\|je\|short=1}}.		Clay can also generate in lush caves in the form of [[Minecraft:ore (feature)\|blob]]s. Clay attempts to generate 46 times per [[Minecraft:chunk]] in blobs of size 0–160, at any height. It can replace [[Minecraft:stone]], [[Minecraft:granite]], [[Minecraft:andesite]], [[Minecraft:diorite]], polished granite,{{only\|be\|short=1}} polished andesite,{{only\|be\|short=1}} polished diorite,{{only\|be\|short=1}} [[Minecraft:tuff]],{{only\|je\|short=1}} and [[Minecraft:deepslate]].{{only\|je\|short=1}}

	Clay is found underwater in shallow, crystal-shaped [[Minecraft:disk]]s, replacing [[Minecraft:dirt]] that generates in shallow [[Minecraft:rivers]], lakes, and [[Minecraft:oceans]] in most grassy biomes. ~~Few~~ blocks of the disk can also ~~generate~~ above water, or under other water sources than the sea level.		Clay is found underwater in shallow, crystal-shaped [[Minecraft:disk]]s, replacing [[Minecraft:dirt]] that generates in shallow [[Minecraft:rivers]], lakes, and [[Minecraft:oceans]] in most grassy biomes. Some blocks of the disk can also be generated above water or under other water sources than the sea level.

	Clay generates in mason houses in [[Minecraft:plains]], [[Minecraft:savanna]], and [[Minecraft:desert]] [[Minecraft:village]]s, and under fisher cottages in [[Minecraft:taiga]] villages.		Clay generates in mason houses in [[Minecraft:plains]], [[Minecraft:savanna]], and [[Minecraft:desert]] [[Minecraft:village]]s, and under fisher cottages in [[Minecraft:taiga]] villages.
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	=== Post-generation ===		=== Post-generation ===
	Placing [[Minecraft:mud]] above a block with a [[Minecraft:pointed dripstone]] hanging underneath the mud gives it a {{frac\|45\|256}} (about 17.6%) chance per [[Minecraft:random tick]] to convert into clay, with an average conversion time of 388.4 seconds. Mud does not convert in [[Minecraft:the Nether]]{{note\|In {{in\|je}}, this is controlled by the environment attribute <code>gameplay/water_evaporates</code>.}}.<ref>{{bug\|MC-264720\|\|\|WAI}}</ref> The dripstone does not deposit any water into a [[Minecraft:cauldron]], despite the dripping animation.		Placing [[Minecraft:mud]] above a block with a [[Minecraft:pointed dripstone]] hanging underneath the mud gives it a {{frac\|45\|256}} (about 17.6%) chance per [[Minecraft:random tick]] to convert into clay, with an average conversion time of 388.4 seconds. Mud does not convert in [[Minecraft:the Nether]].{{note\|In {{in\|je}}, this is controlled by the environment attribute <code>gameplay/water_evaporates</code>.}}<ref>{{bug\|MC-264720\|\|\|WAI}}</ref> The dripstone does not deposit any water into a [[Minecraft:cauldron]], despite the dripping animation.

	== Usage ==		== Usage ==

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	Clay generates in mason houses in [[Minecraft:plains]], [[Minecraft:savanna]], and [[Minecraft:desert]] [[Minecraft:village]]s, and under fisher cottages in [[Minecraft:taiga]] villages.		Clay generates in mason houses in [[Minecraft:plains]], [[Minecraft:savanna]], and [[Minecraft:desert]] [[Minecraft:village]]s, and under fisher cottages in [[Minecraft:taiga]] villages.

	Clay generates in [[Minecraft:abandoned camp]]s.{{Upcoming\|~~Third Drop 2026~~}}		Clay generates in [[Minecraft:abandoned camp]]s.{{Upcoming\|Wilderness Bound}}

	{{Block distribution}}		{{Block distribution}}

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	== Usage ==		== Usage ==
	[[Minecraft:Big dripleaves]], [[Minecraft:small dripleaves]], [[Minecraft:Mangrove Propagule\|mangrove propagules]], [[Minecraft:azalea]]s and [[Minecraft:flowering azalea]]s are the only plants that can be placed on clay. Unlike most other blocks, clay supports small dripleaves even outside of [[Minecraft:water]].		[[Minecraft:Big dripleaves]], [[Minecraft:small dripleaves]], [[Minecraft:Mangrove Propagule\|mangrove propagules]], [[Minecraft:azalea]]s, and [[Minecraft:flowering azalea]]s are the only plants that can be placed on clay. Unlike most other blocks, clay supports small dripleaves even outside of [[Minecraft:water]].

	When an azalea or flowering azalea placed on a block of clay is grown into an [[Minecraft:azalea tree]], the clay block turns into [[Minecraft:rooted dirt]].		When an azalea or flowering azalea placed on a block of clay is grown into an [[Minecraft:azalea tree]], the clay block turns into [[Minecraft:rooted dirt]].

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	{{IN\|Java}}, when the player has the [[Minecraft:Hero of the Village]] status effect, a mason [[Minecraft:villager]] might throw that player a clay block as a gift.		{{IN\|Java}}, when the player has the [[Minecraft:Hero of the Village]] status effect, a mason [[Minecraft:villager]] might throw that player a clay block as a gift.

	=== ~~Conversion~~ ===		=== Post-generation ===
	Placing [[Minecraft:mud]] above a block with a [[Minecraft:pointed dripstone]] hanging underneath the mud gives it a {{frac\|45\|256}} (about 17.6%) chance per [[Minecraft:random tick]] to convert into clay, with an average conversion time of 388.4 seconds. Mud does not convert in [[Minecraft:the Nether]]{{note\|In {{in\|je}}, this is controlled by the environment attribute <code>gameplay/water_evaporates</code>.}}.<ref>{{bug\|MC-264720\|\|\|WAI}}</ref> The dripstone does not deposit any water into a [[Minecraft:cauldron]], despite the dripping animation.		Placing [[Minecraft:mud]] above a block with a [[Minecraft:pointed dripstone]] hanging underneath the mud gives it a {{frac\|45\|256}} (about 17.6%) chance per [[Minecraft:random tick]] to convert into clay, with an average conversion time of 388.4 seconds. Mud does not convert in [[Minecraft:the Nether]]{{note\|In {{in\|je}}, this is controlled by the environment attribute <code>gameplay/water_evaporates</code>.}}.<ref>{{bug\|MC-264720\|\|\|WAI}}</ref> The dripstone does not deposit any water into a [[Minecraft:cauldron]], despite the dripping animation.

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	== See also ==		== See also ==
	* ~~[[Minecraft:~~Brick]]		* {{ItemLink\|Brick}}
	* ~~[[Minecraft:~~Terracotta]]		* {{BlockLink\|Terracotta}}

	== External links ==		== External links ==

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	{{IN\|Java}}, when the player has the [[Minecraft:Hero of the Village]] status effect, a mason [[Minecraft:villager]] might throw that player a clay block as a gift.		{{IN\|Java}}, when the player has the [[Minecraft:Hero of the Village]] status effect, a mason [[Minecraft:villager]] might throw that player a clay block as a gift.

	=== ~~Post-generation~~ ===		=== Conversion ===
	If [[Minecraft:mud]] ~~is placed~~ above a block with a [[Minecraft:pointed dripstone]] hanging underneath, the mud ~~eventually turns into clay, although the dripstone does not deposit any water into~~ a [[Minecraft:~~cauldron~~]]. ~~This conversion~~ does not ~~happen~~ in [[Minecraft:the Nether]].<ref>{{bug\|MC-264720\|\|~~Mud does not convert to clay in Nether with dripstone~~\|WAI}}</ref>		Placing [[Minecraft:mud]] above a block with a [[Minecraft:pointed dripstone]] hanging underneath the mud gives it a {{frac\|45\|256}} (about 17.6%) chance per [[Minecraft:random tick]] to convert into clay, with an average conversion time of 388.4 seconds. Mud does not convert in [[Minecraft:the Nether]]{{note\|In {{in\|je}}, this is controlled by the environment attribute <code>gameplay/water_evaporates</code>.}}.<ref>{{bug\|MC-264720\|\|\|WAI}}</ref> The dripstone does not deposit any water into a [[Minecraft:cauldron]], despite the dripping animation.

	== Usage ==		== Usage ==
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	== See also ==		== See also ==
	*[[Minecraft:Brick]]		* [[Minecraft:Brick]]
	*[[Minecraft:Terracotta]]		* [[Minecraft:Terracotta]]

	== External links ==		== External links ==
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	== References ==		== References ==
			{{notelist}}
	{{reflist}}		{{reflist}}

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	== External links ==		== External links ==
	*[https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/article/block-week-clay Block of the Week: Clay] – Minecraft.net on June 2, 2017		*[https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/article/block-week-clay Block of the Week: Clay] – Minecraft.net on June 2, 2017

			== References ==
			{{reflist}}

	== Navigation ==		== Navigation ==

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	Clay generates in mason houses in [[Minecraft:plains]], [[Minecraft:savanna]], and [[Minecraft:desert]] [[Minecraft:village]]s, and under fisher cottages in [[Minecraft:taiga]] villages.		Clay generates in mason houses in [[Minecraft:plains]], [[Minecraft:savanna]], and [[Minecraft:desert]] [[Minecraft:village]]s, and under fisher cottages in [[Minecraft:taiga]] villages.

			Clay generates in [[Minecraft:abandoned camp]]s.{{Upcoming\|Third Drop 2026}}

	{{Block distribution}}		{{Block distribution}}

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	\|{{HistoryLine\|java}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|java}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.6.1\|dev=13w17a\|Clay can now be [[Minecraft:smelt]]ed into [[Minecraft:hardened clay]].}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.6.1\|dev=13w17a\|Clay can now be [[Minecraft:smelt]]ed into [[Minecraft:hardened clay]].}}
	~~\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.7.2\|dev=13w36a\|Clay is no longer found on the [[Minecraft:ocean]] floor.}}~~
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.9\|dev=15w31a\|It is now possible to re-summon the [[Minecraft:ender dragon]] by placing clay in a [[Minecraft:creeper]] face pattern in [[Minecraft:the End]].}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.9\|dev=15w31a\|It is now possible to re-summon the [[Minecraft:ender dragon]] by placing clay in a [[Minecraft:creeper]] face pattern in [[Minecraft:the End]].}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=15w44a\|Clay can no longer be used to re-summon the ender dragon, as [[Minecraft:end crystal]]s now serve the purpose.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=15w44a\|Clay can no longer be used to re-summon the ender dragon, as [[Minecraft:end crystal]]s now serve the purpose.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.12\|dev=17w17a\|Clay placed under [[Minecraft:note block]]s now makes it produce flute [[Minecraft:sound]]s.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.12\|dev=17w17a\|Clay placed under [[Minecraft:note block]]s now makes it produce flute [[Minecraft:sound]]s.}}
	~~\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.13\|dev=?\|Clay can be found in oceans once again.}}~~
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.14\|dev=18w43a\|[[File:Clay JE2 BE2.png\|32px]] The texture of clay blocks has been changed.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.14\|dev=18w43a\|[[File:Clay JE2 BE2.png\|32px]] The texture of clay blocks has been changed.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=18w48a\|Clay now generates in the updated [[Minecraft:plains]] [[Minecraft:village]]s.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=18w48a\|Clay now generates in the updated [[Minecraft:plains]] [[Minecraft:village]]s.}}

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	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.18\|dev=Experimental Snapshot 1\|Lush caves now generate naturally, making clay available from them in regular worlds.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.18\|dev=Experimental Snapshot 1\|Lush caves now generate naturally, making clay available from them in regular worlds.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.19\|dev=22w14a\|Mud now can be converted into clay by placing it above a block which has [[Minecraft:pointed dripstone]] underneath.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.19\|dev=22w14a\|Mud now can be converted into clay by placing it above a block which has [[Minecraft:pointed dripstone]] underneath.}}
	~~\|{{HistoryLine\|java upcoming}}~~
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|26.2\|dev=snap1\|Added [[Minecraft:sulfur cube]]s, which have the ability to absorb clay blocks, providing the football/regular effect to the mob.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|26.2\|dev=snap1\|Added [[Minecraft:sulfur cube]]s, which have the ability to absorb clay blocks, providing the football/regular effect to the mob.}}
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	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.21.30\|dev=Preview 1.21.30.22\|Changed name from "Clay Block" back to "Clay" to match {{JE}}.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.21.30\|dev=Preview 1.21.30.22\|Changed name from "Clay Block" back to "Clay" to match {{JE}}.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|26.20\|dev=Preview 26.20.23\|exp=Drop 2 of 2026\|Added [[Minecraft:sulfur cube]]s, which have the ability to absorb clay, providing the football/regular effect to the mob.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|26.20\|dev=Preview 26.20.23\|exp=Drop 2 of 2026\|Added [[Minecraft:sulfur cube]]s, which have the ability to absorb clay, providing the football/regular effect to the mob.}}
	~~\|{{HistoryLine\|bedrock upcoming}}~~
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|26.30\|dev=Preview 26.30.20\|Implemented all features from the "Drop 2 of 2026" experiment in vanilla gameplay.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|26.30\|dev=Preview 26.30.20\|Implemented all features from the "Drop 2 of 2026" experiment in vanilla gameplay.}}
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	{{about\|the block found in rivers\|the item\|Clay Ball~~\|other uses\|Clay (disambiguation)~~}}		{{For}}
			{{about\|the block found in rivers\|the item\|Clay Ball}}
	{{Infobox block		{{Infobox block
	\|title=Clay		\|title=Clay

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	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.6.1\|dev=13w17a\|Clay can now be [[Minecraft:smelt]]ed into [[Minecraft:hardened clay]].}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.6.1\|dev=13w17a\|Clay can now be [[Minecraft:smelt]]ed into [[Minecraft:hardened clay]].}}
	~~\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.7.2\|dev=13w36a\|Clay is no longer found on the [[Minecraft:ocean]] floor.}}~~
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.9\|dev=15w31a\|It is now possible to re-summon the [[Minecraft:ender dragon]] by placing clay in a [[Minecraft:creeper]] face pattern in [[Minecraft:the End]].}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.9\|dev=15w31a\|It is now possible to re-summon the [[Minecraft:ender dragon]] by placing clay in a [[Minecraft:creeper]] face pattern in [[Minecraft:the End]].}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=15w44a\|Clay can no longer be used to re-summon the ender dragon, as [[Minecraft:end crystal]]s now serve the purpose.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=15w44a\|Clay can no longer be used to re-summon the ender dragon, as [[Minecraft:end crystal]]s now serve the purpose.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.12\|dev=17w17a\|Clay placed under [[Minecraft:note block]]s now makes it produce flute [[Minecraft:sound]]s.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.12\|dev=17w17a\|Clay placed under [[Minecraft:note block]]s now makes it produce flute [[Minecraft:sound]]s.}}
	~~\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.13\|dev=?\|Clay can be found in oceans once again.}}~~
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.14\|dev=18w43a\|[[File:Clay JE2 BE2.png\|32px]] The texture of clay blocks has been changed.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.14\|dev=18w43a\|[[File:Clay JE2 BE2.png\|32px]] The texture of clay blocks has been changed.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=18w48a\|Clay now generates in the updated [[Minecraft:plains]] [[Minecraft:village]]s.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=18w48a\|Clay now generates in the updated [[Minecraft:plains]] [[Minecraft:village]]s.}}

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	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.18\|dev=Experimental Snapshot 1\|Lush caves now generate naturally, making clay available from them in regular worlds.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.18\|dev=Experimental Snapshot 1\|Lush caves now generate naturally, making clay available from them in regular worlds.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.19\|dev=22w14a\|Mud now can be converted into clay by placing it above a block which has [[Minecraft:pointed dripstone]] underneath.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.19\|dev=22w14a\|Mud now can be converted into clay by placing it above a block which has [[Minecraft:pointed dripstone]] underneath.}}
	~~\|{{HistoryLine\|java upcoming}}~~
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|26.2\|dev=snap1\|Added [[Minecraft:sulfur cube]]s, which have the ability to absorb clay blocks, providing the football/regular effect to the mob.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|26.2\|dev=snap1\|Added [[Minecraft:sulfur cube]]s, which have the ability to absorb clay blocks, providing the football/regular effect to the mob.}}
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	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.21.30\|dev=Preview 1.21.30.22\|Changed name from "Clay Block" back to "Clay" to match {{JE}}.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.21.30\|dev=Preview 1.21.30.22\|Changed name from "Clay Block" back to "Clay" to match {{JE}}.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|26.20\|dev=Preview 26.20.23\|exp=Drop 2 of 2026\|Added [[Minecraft:sulfur cube]]s, which have the ability to absorb clay, providing the football/regular effect to the mob.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|26.20\|dev=Preview 26.20.23\|exp=Drop 2 of 2026\|Added [[Minecraft:sulfur cube]]s, which have the ability to absorb clay, providing the football/regular effect to the mob.}}
	~~\|{{HistoryLine\|bedrock upcoming}}~~
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|26.30\|dev=Preview 26.30.20\|Implemented all features from the "Drop 2 of 2026" experiment in vanilla gameplay.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|26.30\|dev=Preview 26.30.20\|Implemented all features from the "Drop 2 of 2026" experiment in vanilla gameplay.}}
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