To use soul sand to go up, you must create an upward-flowing elevator within a water column. Place the soul sand at the very bottom, this action generates bubbles that will push you upwards.
Building an Upward Elevator with Soul Sand:
Here's a breakdown of how to use soul sand for vertical transportation, based on the provided reference:
- Location is Key: The soul sand block must be placed at the very bottom of a column of water.
- Bubble Generation: When water flows over soul sand, it produces bubbles. These bubbles are responsible for the upward force.
- Vertical Movement: These upward-moving bubbles will push any entities, including players, to the top of the water column.
- Construction: You’ll typically create the water column by placing water source blocks at the top of an enclosed shaft. The soul sand block goes at the base.
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Create a vertical shaft, typically using building blocks. |
| 2 | Fill the shaft with water, using source blocks at the top. |
| 3 | Place a soul sand block at the very bottom of the water column. |
Additional Insights:
- Efficiency: The height of the column can be varied to reach different heights. The longer the column, the higher you will travel.
- Multiple Users: Multiple entities can use the elevator at the same time, assuming they are in the bubble stream.
- Speed: The speed of ascent can be quite fast, and can be further increased by using items such as Depth Strider enchanted boots in survival mode.
By following these steps, you can effectively create a quick and easy vertical transportation system using soul sand.
