Want to know more about the mysterious Minecraft glow squid? These glistening cephalopods shimmer and shine in the deep waters of the overworld and drop a very special item. The illuminating creature arrived in the Minecraft 1.17 update as a variant on the regular squid that spawns differently and has a unique sparkly appearance. They bimble along without a care in the world… until you accidentally hit them like the monster you are.

This interesting mollusc is worth hunting down, as these jazzy Minecraft mobs drop glow ink sacs. These sacs have a couple of unique cosmetic uses, both illuminating text on Minecraft signs and backlighting item frames. While both are mostly just aesthetically pleasing, the colourful illuminated texts, combined with the Minecraft 1.20 update‘s upcoming wooden sign changes, provide a multitude of customisation options for both building and informing. If that sounds like something you need to add to your Minecraft builds, here’s where to source and gather these special ink sacs from Minecraft glow squid.

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