How to Get Ink Sacs in Minecraft

Guide Java Bedrock

Quick answer: Kill a squid to get 1-3 ink sacs, up to 1-6 with Looting III. Ink sacs make black dye, book and quill, and in Bedrock Edition dark prismarine.

What you need

Sword
Looting enchantment (optional)

Step by step

Find squids in the water.
Kill one. It always drops 1-3 ink sacs, with the maximum rising by 1 per Looting level (1-4, 1-5, 1-6).
Use a Looting sword to raise the average from 2 to 3.5 ink sacs.
Craft black dye, a book and quill, or in Bedrock Edition dark prismarine.

Java vs Bedrock

Using ink sacs to make dark prismarine is Bedrock Edition only.

Versions: Squids always drop ink sacs.

Frequently asked questions

How many ink sacs does a squid drop?

1-3, with an average of 2, up to 3.5 with Looting III.

What are ink sacs used for?

Black dye, book and quill, and dark prismarine in Bedrock Edition.