Creating a Soul Sand bubble column in Minecraft allows you to quickly travel upwards through water. These columns pull entities like players and items towards the surface.
Understanding the Bubble Column
For a Soul Sand block to create a continuous upward bubble stream, the water above it must consist of source blocks. Flowing water blocks alone will not sustain the effect throughout the entire column.
Step-by-Step Guide Based on Reference
Here is a method for creating a Soul Sand bubble column, utilizing the technique described in the provided reference:
- Construct the Water Column Shape: Build the vertical structure (like a shaft or tube) where you want your bubble column to be located.
- Fill with Water: Add water to the structure. You can place water sources at the top or along the sides until the column is filled. Initially, some of this water might be flowing water.
- Place a Bottom Block: As specified in the reference, place a block at the very bottom of your water column. The reference mentions using a "Dirt block at the bottom".
- Grow Kelp Upwards: Place kelp on the bottom block you just placed (or any block at the bottom). Allow the kelp to grow or place kelp blocks all the way up to the surface of the water. This step is crucial because, as the reference states, "The kelp makes flowing water into source blocks." Once the entire column is full of water source blocks (indicated by the kelp growing fully), you can break the kelp stalks.
- Place Soul Sand: Break the block at the bottom of the column (where the dirt was) and "place the soul sand" in its place.
- Enjoy the Bubbles: You should immediately see "Bubbles all the way up!" generated by the Soul Sand block.
This process effectively uses kelp to ensure the water column is entirely composed of source blocks, allowing the Soul Sand to create a functional upward bubble elevator.
Why This Method Works
- Kelp's Role: Growing kelp is a simple way to convert flowing water into source blocks throughout a vertical column.
- Soul Sand Property: Soul Sand is specifically programmed to create an upward current (and visual bubbles) when placed underwater with source blocks above it.
| Block | Effect on Water Source Blocks |
|---|---|
| Soul Sand | Creates upward pull |
| Magma Block | Creates downward pull |
By following these steps, you can easily implement vertical transportation in your underwater builds or bases.
