Slime in Minecraft
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The Slime is a neutral mob in Minecraft. A bouncing cube that splits when killed and drops slimeballs. You can find it in: swamps at night and special underground “slime chunks”.
- Type
- Neutral mob
- Size
- 0.52 × 0.52 blocks
- Where to find
- Swamps at night and special underground “slime chunks”
- Main drops
- Slimeball
Where to find the Slime
Swamps at night and special underground “slime chunks”.
Slime behavior
A bouncing cube that splits when killed and drops slimeballs.
The Slime is 0.52 blocks tall and 0.52 blocks wide, small enough to fit through one-block gaps.
What does the Slime drop?
| Drop | Notes |
|---|---|
| Slimeball | Rare drop |
Kill it with a sword enchanted with Looting to get more drops.
In Creative mode you can spawn one with a Slime Spawn Egg.
Data for Minecraft Java Edition 26.1, based on the open minecraft-data project. Some details can differ in Bedrock Edition. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.
Frequently asked questions
Where do you find a Slime in Minecraft?
Swamps at night and special underground “slime chunks”.
What does a Slime drop?
A Slime drops Slimeball.