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''Explosion varies by proximity and difficulty.''<br>
''Explosion varies by proximity and difficulty.''<br>
Maximum damage:<br>
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| size = '''Large:'''<br/>Height: 0.98 blocks<br/>Width: 0.98 blocks<br/>'''Small:'''<br/>Height: 0.49 blocks<br/>Width: 0.49 blocks<br/>
| speed = '''Large:''' 0.4 <br>'''Small:''' 0.3
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A '''sulfur cube''' is a [[Minecraft:bucket of Sulfur Cube|bucketable]] jumping [[Minecraft:passive mob]] that is found only in [[Minecraft:sulfur caves]]. It can absorb a full-sized [[Minecraft:block]] into itself, which immobilizes it and makes it receive higher [[Minecraft:Knockback (mechanic)|knockback]] from most attacks instead of damage. The block type a sulfur cube absorbs affects its physical properties, and some blocks cannot be absorbed, such as slabs, stairs and honey blocks. Blocks can be extracted using [[Minecraft:shears]], or by killing the sulfur cube. The two main ways to kill a sulfur cube are fire and lava.
A '''sulfur cube''' is a [[Minecraft:bucket of Sulfur Cube|bucketable]] jumping [[Minecraft:passive mob]] that is found only in [[Minecraft:sulfur caves]]. It can absorb a full-sized [[Minecraft:block]] into itself, which immobilizes it and makes it receive higher [[Minecraft:Knockback (mechanic)|knockback]] from most attacks instead of damage. The block type a sulfur cube absorbs affects its bounciness and behavior, and some blocks cannot be absorbed, such as [[Minecraft:slab]]s and [[Minecraft:stairs]]. Blocks can be extracted using [[Minecraft:shears]], by replacing the block with a different one, or by killing the sulfur cube.


'''Small sulfur cubes''' spawn in groups of two when a large sulfur cube dies. They grow up over time similarly to [[Minecraft:babies]] and cannot absorb blocks.
'''Small sulfur cubes''' spawn in groups of two when a large sulfur cube dies. They grow up over time similarly to [[Minecraft:babies]] and cannot absorb blocks.
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=== <span class="anchor" id="Archetypes"></span> Absorbing blocks ===
=== <span class="anchor" id="Archetypes"></span> Absorbing blocks ===
{{Redirect|Sulfur cube archetype|the definition of sulfur cube archetypes in data packs|Sulfur cube archetype definition}}
{{Redirect|Sulfur cube archetype|the definition of sulfur cube archetypes in data packs|Sulfur cube archetype definition}}
Large sulfur cubes have the ability to absorb some [[Minecraft:block]]s, mostly [[Minecraft:interaction box|full-sized]] ones. It can absorb a block [[Minecraft:Item (entity)|dropped]] on the ground (unless {{cmd|gamerule mob_griefing}} is set to <code>false</code>), and also can be fed a block by {{control|interacting}} with it. Sulfur cubes move toward absorbable blocks dropped on the ground, and they also follow players holding an applicable block in their hand. Small sulfur cubes cannot absorb blocks. A [[Minecraft:dispenser]] can also be used to make a sulfur cube absorb a block.
Large sulfur cubes have the ability to absorb some [[Minecraft:block]]s, mostly [[Minecraft:interaction box|full-sized]] ones. It can absorb a block [[Minecraft:Item (entity)|dropped]] on the ground (unless {{cmd|gamerule mob_griefing}} is set to <code>false</code>), and also can be fed a block by {{control|interacting}} with it. Sulfur cubes move toward absorbable blocks dropped on the ground, and they also follow players holding an applicable block in their hand. Small sulfur cubes cannot absorb blocks. A [[Minecraft:dispenser]] can also be used to feed a block to a sulfur cube if the cube's hitbox intersects the block space directly in front of the dispenser.


They can also absorb any block using commands.
They can also absorb any block using commands.
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* [[Minecraft:Freezing]]
* [[Minecraft:Freezing]]
* Contact with [[Minecraft:cactus]] or [[Minecraft:sweet berry bushes]]
* Contact with [[Minecraft:cactus]] or [[Minecraft:sweet berry bushes]]
* [[Minecraft:Poison]]
* [[Minecraft:Magma block]]s and sulfur cubes with the hot archetype
* [[Minecraft:Magma block]]s and sulfur cubes with the hot archetype
Other sources of damage, such as [[Minecraft:fire]], [[Minecraft:suffocation]], [[Minecraft:cramming]], or the [[Minecraft:Wither (effect)|Wither effect]], can damage or kill the sulfur cube as normal.
Other sources of damage, such as [[Minecraft:fire]], [[Minecraft:suffocation]], [[Minecraft:cramming]], or the damage [[Minecraft:effect]]s, can damage or kill the sulfur cube as normal.


Some hostile mobs attack the sulfur cube even while it has absorbed a block, such as [[Minecraft:zoglin]]s, the [[Minecraft:wither]] and [[Minecraft:warden]]s. Although the sulfur cube is immune to the warden's melee damage, they can be killed by its [[Minecraft:sonic boom]]. Additionally, tamed [[Minecraft:wolves]] attack a sulfur cube that their owner attacks.
Some hostile mobs attack the sulfur cube even while it has absorbed a block, such as [[Minecraft:zoglin]]s, the [[Minecraft:wither]] and [[Minecraft:warden]]s. Although the sulfur cube is immune to the warden's melee damage, they can be killed by its [[Minecraft:sonic boom]]. Additionally, tamed [[Minecraft:wolves]] attack a sulfur cube that their owner attacks.
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The force at which a sulfur cube is launched is based on the amount of damage the attack does. For example, hitting it with a [[Minecraft:diamond sword]] launches it farther than punching it without an item. The [[Minecraft:Knockback]] and [[Minecraft:Punch]] enchantments also apply additional power to the launch.
The force at which a sulfur cube is launched is based on the amount of damage the attack does. For example, hitting it with a [[Minecraft:diamond sword]] launches it farther than punching it without an item. The [[Minecraft:Knockback]] and [[Minecraft:Punch]] enchantments also apply additional power to the launch.


{{IN|BE}}, sulfur cubes that are in the air are knocked further into the air when launched, while they are not {{in|JE}}. This is due to the [[Minecraft:Knockback (mechanic)#Versus airborne entities|airborne knockback mechanics]] being different between the two editions.  
Sulfur cubes that are in the air can be knocked farther upward when launched. This is particularly notable {{in|JE}}, where this behavior differs from the usual [[Minecraft:Knockback (mechanic)#Versus airborne entities|airborne knockback mechanics]].


Depending on the absorbed block, sulfur cubes exhibit different properties when hit.
Depending on the absorbed block, sulfur cubes exhibit different properties when hit.
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| sound = Sulfur cube absorb1.ogg
| sound = Sulfur cube absorb1.ogg
| sound2 = Sulfur cube absorb2.ogg
| sound2 = Sulfur cube absorb2.ogg
| sound3 = Sulfur cube absorb3.ogg
| description = When a sulfur cube absorbs a block
| description = When a sulfur cube absorbs a block
| source = neutral
| source = neutral
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| id = mob.sulfur_cube.eject
| translationkey = subtitles.entity.sulfur_cube.eject
| translationkey = subtitles.entity.sulfur_cube.eject
| subtitle = Block removed
| subtitle = Block Removed
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| volume = 1.0
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| sound9 = Small sulfur cube squish9.ogg
| sound9 = Small sulfur cube squish9.ogg
| sound10 = Small sulfur cube squish10.ogg
| sound10 = Small sulfur cube squish10.ogg
|subtitle=Sulfur Cube squishes
| description = When a small sulfur cube lands
| description = When a small sulfur cube lands
| source = neutral
| source = neutral
| id = mob.sulfur_cube.small.landing
| id = mob.sulfur_cube.small.landing
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|The fast flat archetype is no longer buoyant to match {{JE|nl=1}}.
|The fast flat archetype is no longer buoyant to match {{JE|nl=1}}.
|The hot archetype now has the same physics properties as the regular archetype to match {{JE|nl=1}}.}}
|The hot archetype now has the same physics properties as the regular archetype to match {{JE|nl=1}}.}}
|{{HistoryLine|bedrock upcoming}}
|{{HistoryLine||26.40|dev=Preview 26.40.26|Sulfur cubes no longer absorb observers or redstone lamps.
|{{HistoryLine||26.40|dev=Preview 26.40.26|Sulfur cubes no longer absorb observers or redstone lamps.
|Sulfur cubes now deflect projectiles while a block is absorbed.}}
|Sulfur cubes now deflect projectiles while a block is absorbed.}}
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* During [[Minecraft:Minecraft Live – March 2026]], it was stated by [[Minecraft:Agnes Larsson]] that the face of the cube is meant to have an ambiguous expression.
* During [[Minecraft:Minecraft Live – March 2026]], it was stated by [[Minecraft:Agnes Larsson]] that the face of the cube is meant to have an ambiguous expression.
* During the development of sulfur cubes, [[Minecraft:copper golem]]s were used as placeholders.<ref>{{ytl|skQgaugcKVQ|MINECRAFT LIVE - MAY 2026|Minecraft|May 30, 2026|t=327}}</ref>
* During the development of sulfur cubes, [[Minecraft:copper golem]]s were used as placeholders.<ref>{{ytl|skQgaugcKVQ|MINECRAFT LIVE - MAY 2026|Minecraft|May 30, 2026|t=327}}</ref>
* Sulfur cubes with custom sizes split into smaller sulfur cubes until they get to normal size.


== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==
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== References ==
== References ==
{{reflist}}
{{reflist}}
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== Navigation ==
== Navigation ==

Latest revision as of 11:22, 28 August 2026

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A sulfur cube is a bucketable jumping Minecraft:passive mob that is found only in Minecraft:sulfur caves. It can absorb a full-sized Minecraft:block into itself, which immobilizes it and makes it receive higher knockback from most attacks instead of damage. The block type a sulfur cube absorbs affects its bounciness and behavior, and some blocks cannot be absorbed, such as Minecraft:slabs and Minecraft:stairs. Blocks can be extracted using Minecraft:shears, by replacing the block with a different one, or by killing the sulfur cube.

Small sulfur cubes spawn in groups of two when a large sulfur cube dies. They grow up over time similarly to Minecraft:babies and cannot absorb blocks.

Spawning

Large sulfur cubes spawn naturally in Minecraft:sulfur caves at any light level.

Two small sulfur cubes spawn when a large sulfur cube dies, which can then grow up into large sulfur cubes; see Template:Section link below.

Template:Mob spawn table

Drops

Upon death, large sulfur cubes drop the block they absorbed and 1-2 Minecraft:experience, while small sulfur cubes drop no experience.

Behavior

Sulfur cubes are passive mobs that, by default, jump around aimlessly. In this state, they are susceptible to all sources of damage.

If a sulfur cube Minecraft:pathfinds into a block that can be Minecraft:climbed, such as Minecraft:ladders or Minecraft:vines, the sulfur cube climbs the block. Sulfur cubes with absorbed blocks that are launched are also capable of climbing.Template:Only

Splitting

Sulfur cubes come in two sizes: small and large. When a large sulfur cube dies, it splits into two small cubes, unless the death was caused by its own explosion. If a small sulfur cube dies, it does not split and drops nothing. When a named large sulfur cube is killed and splits, both small cubes retain the name as with other cube mobs.

Small sulfur cubes grow into large ones after 20 minutes, similarly to Minecraft:baby mobs. Minecraft:Slimeballs can be used to tempt and feed small sulfur cubes, which decreases their remaining growth time. They can also be fed a Minecraft:golden dandelion to prevent them from growing.

Bucketing

A large sulfur cube can be picked up by using an empty Minecraft:bucket on it to create a Minecraft:bucket of sulfur cube. If a named sulfur cube is bucketed, the name of the item becomes "Bucket of <name>" (the sulfur cube's name)Template:Only or only the cube's nameTemplate:Only.

If the bucketed sulfur cube has an absorbed block, the bucket of sulfur cube item tooltip displays the name of the absorbed block.

A bucketed sulfur cube no longer counts toward the Minecraft:mob cap and does not Minecraft:despawn. However, if the bucketed sulfur cube is split into two small cubes, the small cubes can despawn.<ref>Template:Bug</ref>

Absorbing blocks

Template:Redirect Large sulfur cubes have the ability to absorb some Minecraft:blocks, mostly full-sized ones. It can absorb a block dropped on the ground (unless Template:Cmd is set to false), and also can be fed a block by Template:Control with it. Sulfur cubes move toward absorbable blocks dropped on the ground, and they also follow players holding an applicable block in their hand. Small sulfur cubes cannot absorb blocks. A Minecraft:dispenser can also be used to feed a block to a sulfur cube if the cube's hitbox intersects the block space directly in front of the dispenser.

They can also absorb any block using commands.

Any method of feeding a block to a sulfur cube can also be done on a sulfur cube that has already absorbed a block, which changes the block inside it and drops its previously-absorbed block as an item.

When a sulfur cube has absorbed a block, it stops moving and its absorbed block is visible inside of it. The absorbed block can be removed from a sulfur cube by using Minecraft:shears on it, which drops the block as an item. Dispensers with shears can also be used to remove the block.

Absorbed blocks in sulfur cubes have the same visual properties as when placed down, including MERS textures with Minecraft:Vibrant Visuals. Froglights, for example, glow inside the sulfur cube, but they do not actually light the environment gameplay-wise. Throwing a Minecraft:splash potion of Invisibility on a sulfur cube causes it to show only the absorbed block.

Sulfur cubes can absorb named blocks; the block remains named if removed, but the name of the block is not displayed above the sulfur cube.

Sulfur cubes can absorb only the specific blocks listed below:

Archetype Block Description Minecraft:Attribute values Knockback modifiers Floats
in Minecraft:water
Knockback
resistance
Bounciness Friction
modifier
Air drag
modifier
Horizontal Vertical
Bouncy
(Rubber Ball)
Template:Columns-list Fast speed, high bounciness, medium ground friction and low air drag. -2.0 0.9 0.3 0.01 0.4125 0.105 Template:Tc
Explosive Medium speed, medium bounciness, and medium ground friction like regular, but with high air drag. Allows to be ignited and explode. See Template:Slink below. -1.0 0.5 0.3 0.3 0.4125 0.09 Template:Tc
Fast Flat
(Golf Ball)
Template:Columns-list Fast speed, low bounciness, medium ground friction and low air drag. -1.0 0.5 0.2 0.01 0.9125 0.09 Template:Tc
Fast Sliding
(Hockey Puck)
Template:Columns-list Fast speed, no bounciness, low ground friction and low air drag. 0.5 0.1 0.05 0.01 0.6625 0.09 Template:Tc
High Resistance Template:Columns-list Very slow, low drag with low bounce with high friction. 0.7 0.2 1 0.01 0.4125 0.09 Template:Tc
Hot Same properties as football, but damages entities on contact. See Template:Slink below. -1.0 0.5 0.3 0.1 0.4125 0.09 Template:Tc
Light
(Beach Ball)
Slow speed, high bounciness, medium ground friction and high air drag. -1.0 1.0 0.3 1.8 0.4125 0.18 Template:Tc
Regular
(Football/Soccer Ball)
Template:Columns-list Medium speed, medium bounciness, medium ground friction and low air drag. -1.0 0.5 0.3 0.1 0.4125 0.09 Template:Tc
Slow Bouncy Template:Collapse Slow speed, high bounciness, medium friction and medium air drag. 0.4 0.6 0.3 0.05 0.4125 0.24 Template:Tc
Slow Flat
(Medicine Ball)
Template:Columns-list Slow speed, low bounciness, medium ground friction and medium air drag. 0.5 0.4 0.4 0.1 0.4125 0.105 Template:Tc
Slow Sliding
(Curling Stone)
Template:Columns-list Slow speed, no bounciness, low ground friction and low air drag. 0.8 0.1 0.05 0.01 0.4125 0.09 Template:Tc
Sticky Fast speed and low air drag like fast flat, but sticks with extremely high ground friction and no bounce to simulate stickiness. -2.0 0.0 2.0 0.01 0.4125 0.09 Template:Tc

Template:Fnlist If a sulfur cube with a block dies, it drops the block as an item in addition to splitting.

Template:IN, the items that can be absorbed by the sulfur cube are determined by the tag Template:Tag link, with the archetypes of the items determined by the tags: Template:Tag link

Template:IN, the items that can be absorbed by the sulfur cube as well as the archetypes they give the sulfur cube are determined by the Template:Tag link item tags.

Special archetypes

Sulfur cubes that have absorbed specific functional blocks can have those functions applied to them.

Damage resistance

A sulfur cube that has absorbed a block is resistant to the following forms of damage:

Other sources of damage, such as Minecraft:fire, Minecraft:suffocation, Minecraft:cramming, or the damage Minecraft:effects, can damage or kill the sulfur cube as normal.

Some hostile mobs attack the sulfur cube even while it has absorbed a block, such as Minecraft:zoglins, the Minecraft:wither and Minecraft:wardens. Although the sulfur cube is immune to the warden's melee damage, they can be killed by its Minecraft:sonic boom. Additionally, tamed Minecraft:wolves attack a sulfur cube that their owner attacks.

Launching

When affected by knockback, the sulfur cube is launched and is affected by Minecraft:gravity and Minecraft:physics. This causes it to behave and bounce like a ball.

The direction and trajectory in which a sulfur cube is launched is the opposite of where on its body it is hit.Template:Needs testing

This diagram describes how hitting a sulfur cube on different portions of its body launches it.

Sulfur Cube Launching Portions
File:Sulfur Cube Launching Guide.png

The force at which a sulfur cube is launched is based on the amount of damage the attack does. For example, hitting it with a Minecraft:diamond sword launches it farther than punching it without an item. The Minecraft:Knockback and Minecraft:Punch enchantments also apply additional power to the launch.

Sulfur cubes that are in the air can be knocked farther upward when launched. This is particularly notable Template:In, where this behavior differs from the usual airborne knockback mechanics.

Depending on the absorbed block, sulfur cubes exhibit different properties when hit.

Sounds

Mob

Large

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Small

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Ball

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Data values

ID

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Entity data

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The absorbed block (if any) is stored in equipment.body.

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Achievements

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Achievements that apply to all mobs: Template:Collapse

Advancements

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Videos

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History

Announcements

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Java Edition

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Bedrock Edition

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Issues

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Trivia

Gallery

Renders

Development renders in Java Edition

Development renders in Bedrock Edition

Textures

Screenshots

Mojang images

Minecraft Live screenshots

In other media

Notes

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References

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Navigation

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