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Do swamp biomes have to be big for slimes to spawn?

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No. But the bigger the biome, the higher the chance of finding slimes.

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Will flattening out the swamp myself increase the chances of a slime spawning?

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Yes, because then there will be enough space for it to spawn.

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I have been at layer 40 lots and I have been in lots of swamps at nighttime, so why aren't I seeing any slimes?

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Usually they will not spawn the first two nights you spend in the swamp. It may take a while for them to actually spawn near you. It also depends on the moon phase. New moon, no slimes. Full moon, increased chance of slimes.

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What is a slime block?

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A slime block is the product of laying out 9 slime balls to make a block, like you would for gold, diamond, redstone, or lapis. A slime block can be used to store slimes more easily or to use to bounce on from far heights. Be careful though, if you bounce off and move away from the slime block, you will take damage from hitting the ground, so hit the slime block every time you bounce.

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How do you find a slime if you aren't in a swamp biome?

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Go down to around layer 40 or below. The chances of finding a slime chunk (an area where slimes spawn) are low, but it's possible.

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How do I know if I'm on level 40?

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If you have a map, then look in the upper left corner. Then look at the number labeled "Y". That is your level. Keep digging down until the number labeled "Y" is 40.

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How long do I have to wait for them to spawn?

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It depends on the time. On a full moon, the spawn rate increases, while a new moon, they will not spawn at all.

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Are some swamps devoid of slimes?

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No. All swamps have slimes. This biome can create small, medium or big sizes. Be careful, as once you kill medium or big sizes, they multiply.

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How large are these platforms in the middle of the room?

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It's best to make them 16 x 16 because of the size of the slime chunks. It's also helpful to use F3+G because it will show you the chunk areas.

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How do I find the slime chunks?

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There is no way to identify a slime chunk other than the fact that slimes spawn in it, so if you want to find slimes underground, you can dig out a large room 3 to 4 blocks high and as many chunks across as you have patience for. Then wait to see in what part of the room the slimes spawn in.

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Do slime blocks naturally spawn?

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No, they don't spawn, you make them by putting slime balls together.

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Can a slime spawn in the ocean?

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No, but it can spawn in swamps, lakes, and (rarely) in grassy biomes.

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In my version of Minecraft, I don't see any slimes in the swamp and it's not a new moon. Why don't I get any slimes?

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Make sure you have the latest update and the difficulty is not on peaceful.

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Am I supposed to hit slime with my hands?

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You can hit it with anything that will kill it and get its slime balls. Consider using a sword for this.

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How can I find a slime chunk?

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You can only identify slime chunks if they spawn slimes in the chunk. Check in swamps at night, but it is best to look for them on the night of a full moon.

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Can slimes be found on other phases of the moon in Minecraft?

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It's not impossible, but it is very rare. They can sometimes only spawn one, but the most I've ever seen on a night other than a full moon were three small ones.

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How can I make a slime ball?

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Tiny slimes will drop slime balls when they are killed. You can also craft 9 slime balls from a single slime block.

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Why do I want to do this? Isn't this somewhat pointless in hardcore mode?

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You may need a slimeball to craft something. That’s when knowing where to find slimes becomes useful.

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How many blocks up from bedrock will the slimes spawn?

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On slime chunks, slimes will spawn from The Y-coordinate 0 to 39, or 39 blocks higher than bedrock. In swamps, they will spawn between 51 - 69 blocks above bedrock.

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Can I find slimes in the free trial of Minecraft?

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It shouldn't matter, unless you were extremely unlucky and got a new moon for the first night. They spawn in swamps in all versions of Minecraft.

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What exactly do slimes do?

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They will try to kill you. Once you kill it, it will multiply into tinier slimes, and then tinier slimes. The super small slimes will drop slime balls, which can be used to create slime blocks and sticky pistons. Both are useful in redstone contraptions.

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Are slimes chunks in the caves underground that look like a bowl?

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No, it is not the bowls underground.

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What are slime balls/blocks used for?

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The balls can be used to make sticky pistons, slime blocks, and other things. The blocks have no purposeful use, but can be fun to jump on from a height.

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Will a slime attack me on sight, or do I have to attack them first?

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Slime will start coming towards you, and will jump on you to hurt you. If the slime is small, it will not hurt you.

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If I don't have a swamp in my world, how can I find slime?

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Go down to around layer 40 or below. The chances of finding a slime chunk (an area where slimes spawn) are low, but it's possible.

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How can I find a slime chunk when playing Minecraft on smartphone?

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There is no particular way to find a slime chunk. Just look for slimes spawning in caves.

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How can I make room for slimes to spawn?

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Just dig far down and make a decent sized "room." Leave the room for a night or two, and when you return, there should be at least one slime there.

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Where can slime be found in the Pocket Edition Creative?

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You can spawn them with eggs, or look for them in swamps.

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What do you mean by 16 x 16 x 16?

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16 x 16 x 16 means 16 blocks wide, 16 blocks deep, and 16 blocks in length. This means you have a cube with all sides being 16 blocks.

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Can I build my own cave at level 40 and have this work?

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No, it must be a natural cave for a slime to spawn. You can try to expand a natural cave though.

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