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Shulker Stuff FAQ

10 questions players actually ask, answered.

How do I start using shulker boxes without placing them down?
Open your inventory and click items directly into the shulker box like you would a bundle—no crafting table or ground placement needed. The box stays in your inventory the whole time, and you can manage it just like any other container.
Can I have different colors on the top and bottom of my shulker box?
Yes, craft a Shulker Dyeing Station using blackstone and shulker shell, then open it to dye the top and bottom halves separately with any dye color you want.
What's the difference between Hardened and Plated upgrades?
Hardened boxes protect your items from explosions (found in ancient and end cities), while Plated boxes protect from fire and lava damage (found in treasure bastions). Use a Smithing Table with the matching template to apply either upgrade.
How do I throw items out of a shulker box quickly?
Hold Shift and right-click in the air while holding the shulker box in your hand to dump items out without opening your inventory.
What does the Vacuum enchantment do exactly?
Level 1 automatically pulls matching dropped items into your box, and Level 2 sucks up any random items into empty slots so nothing gets left behind.
Can I use Refill and Vacuum enchantments together?
Yes, you can apply multiple enchantments to the same box—Refill restocks your hand when you run out of blocks or food, while Vacuum collects dropped items, so they work well together.
What happens when my shulker box is completely full?
If you have the Void enchantment, extra items are destroyed automatically; otherwise, items simply won't fit and will drop or stay in your cursor.
Do I need to find smithing templates or can I craft them?
You find the original templates in loot chests (Hardened in ancient/end cities, Plated in treasure bastions), but you can duplicate them at a Smithing Table using diamonds and either obsidian or netherite ingots.
Can shulker boxes with upgrades still be dyed?
Yes, you can dye upgraded boxes at the Shulker Dyeing Station just like regular ones—upgrades and colors are separate customizations.
What if I want to remove items from a shulker box without opening my inventory?
Hold Shift and right-click in the air to toss items out, or use the Vacuum enchantment in reverse by dropping items near the box if you want them collected back in.