How to make a Sculk Sensor in Minecraft

This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft a sculk sensor with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.

In Minecraft, a sculk sensor is a new item that was introduced in the Caves & Cliffs Update: Part I and then expanded on in the Wild Update. It can be found in the Ancient City in the Deep Dark biome.

A sculk sensor detects vibration within an 8 block radius and emits a redstone signal when activated by the detected vibrations. The strength of the redstone signal is determined by how close the vibration is to the sculk sensor. The closer the vibration, the stronger the redstone signal (that will be emitted by the sculk sensor).

A sculk sensor is an item that you can not make with a crafting table or furnace. Instead, you need to find and gather this item in the game.

sculk sensor

Let's explore how to add a sculk sensor to your inventory.

Supported Platforms

A sculk sensor is available in the following versions of Minecraft:

Platform	Supported (Version*)
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	Yes (1.17)
Pocket Edition (PE)	Yes (1.19.0)
Xbox 360	No
Xbox One	Yes (1.19.0)
PS3	No
PS4	Yes (1.19.0)
Wii U	No
Nintendo Switch	Yes (1.19.1)
Windows 10 Edition	Yes (1.19.0)
Education Edition	No

* The version that it was added or removed, if applicable.
NOTE: Pocket Edition (PE), Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Windows 10 Edition are now called Bedrock Edition. We will continue to show them individually for version history.

Where to find a Sculk Sensor in Creative Mode

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

Here is where you can find a sculk sensor in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	1.19	Redstone
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	1.19.3 - 1.20	Natural Blocks
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	1.19.3 - 1.20	Redstone Blocks

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

Here is where you can find a sculk sensor in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Pocket Edition (PE)	1.19.0 - 1.20.0	Nature

Minecraft Xbox Editions

Here is where you can find a sculk sensor in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Xbox One	1.19.0 - 1.20.0	Nature

Minecraft PS Editions

Here is where you can find a sculk sensor in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
PS4	1.19.0 - 1.20.0	Nature

Minecraft Nintendo

Here is where you can find a sculk sensor in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Nintendo Switch	1.19.1 - 1.20.0	Nature

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

Here is where you can find a sculk sensor in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Windows 10 Edition	1.19.0 - 1.20.0	Nature

Definitions

Platform is the platform that applies.
Version(s) is the Minecraft version numbers where the item can be found in the menu location listed (we have tested and confirmed this version number).
Creative Menu Location is the location of the item in the Creative Inventory menu.

How to get a Sculk Sensor in Survival Mode

You can add a sculk sensor to your inventory in Survival mode by mining a sculk sensor with a tool that has been enchanted with Silk Touch. So let's get started!

1. Find a Sculk Sensor

First, you need to find a sculk sensor in your Minecraft world. A sculk sensor is usually found in an Ancient City in the Deep Dark biome.

ancient city

This is what a sculk sensor looks like:

sculk sensor and pickaxe

2. Hold a Tool with Silk Touch

To mine the sculk sensor, you will need to use a tool that has been enchanted with Silk Touch such as pickaxe, shovel, or axe:

In this example, we are going to use a diamond pickaxe that is enchanted with Silk Touch.

3. Mine the Sculk Sensor

The game control to mine the sculk sensor depends on the version of Minecraft:

For Java Edition (PC/Mac), left click and hold on the sculk sensor.
For Pocket Edition (PE), you tap and hold on the sculk sensor.
For Xbox One, press and hold the RT button on the Xbox controller.
For PS4, press and hold the R2 button on the PS controller.
For Nintendo Switch, press and hold the ZR button on the controller.
For Windows 10 Edition, left click and hold on the sculk sensor.

sculk sensor dropped

The sculk sensor will break and a smaller sculk sensor will float on the ground.

4. Pick up the Sculk Sensor

Make sure you pick up the sculk sensor before it disappears.

sculk sensor gathered

Once you pick up the sculk sensor, it will appear in your hotbar.

sculk sensor

The sculk sensor should be kept in your inventory to be used later.