How to make a Golden Pickaxe in Minecraft
This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft a golden pickaxe with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.
In Minecraft, a golden pickaxe is one of the many tools that you can make. A golden pickaxe has attack damage of +2 when used as a weapon.
Let's explore how to make a golden pickaxe.
Supported Platforms
A golden pickaxe is available in the following versions of Minecraft:
| Platform | Supported (Version*) |
|---|---|
 Java Edition (PC/Mac) | Yes |
 Pocket Edition (PE) | Yes |
 Xbox 360 | Yes |
 Xbox One | Yes |
 PS3 | Yes |
 PS4 | Yes |
 Wii U | Yes |
 Nintendo Switch | Yes |
 Windows 10 Edition | Yes |
 Education Edition | Yes |
* 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 Golden Pickaxe in Creative Mode
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
Here is where you can find a golden pickaxe in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Java Edition (PC/Mac) | 1.8 - 1.19 |  Tools |
| Java Edition (PC/Mac) | 1.19.3 - 1.20 |  Tools & Utilities |
Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
Here is where you can find a golden pickaxe in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Pocket Edition (PE) | 0.14.1 - 1.1.3 |  Tools |
| Pocket Edition (PE) | 1.2 - 1.19.83 |  Equipment |
Minecraft Xbox Editions
Here is where you can find a golden pickaxe in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Xbox 360 | TU35 - TU69 |  Tools, Weapons and Armor |
| Xbox One | CU23 - CU43 | Tools, Weapons and Armor |
| Xbox One | 1.2.5 - 1.19.83 | Equipment |
Minecraft PS Editions
Here is where you can find a golden pickaxe in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| PS3 | 1.26 - 1.76 | Tools, Weapons and Armor |
| PS4 | 1.26 - 1.91 | Tools, Weapons and Armor |
| PS4 | 1.14.0 - 1.19.83 | Equipment |
Minecraft Nintendo
Here is where you can find a golden pickaxe in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wii U | Patch 3 - Patch 38 | Tools, Weapons and Armor |
| Nintendo Switch | 1.04 - 1.11 | Tools, Weapons and Armor |
| Nintendo Switch | 1.5.0 - 1.19.83 | Equipment |
Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
Here is where you can find a golden pickaxe in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 10 Edition | 0.14.1 - 1.1.3 | Tools |
| Windows 10 Edition | 1.2 - 1.19.83 | Equipment |
Minecraft Education Edition
Here is where you can find a golden pickaxe in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Education Edition | 0.14.2 - 1.0.18 | Tools |
| Education Edition | 1.0.21 - 1.17.30 | Equipment |
Required Materials to make a Golden Pickaxe
In Minecraft, these are the materials you can use to craft a golden pickaxe:
How to craft a Golden Pickaxe in Survival Mode
1. Open the Crafting Menu
First, open your crafting table so that you have the 3x3 crafting grid that looks like this:
2. Add Items to make a Golden Pickaxe
In the crafting menu, you should see a crafting area that is made up of a 3x3 crafting grid. To make a golden pickaxe, place 3 gold ingots and 2 sticks in the 3x3 crafting grid.
When making a golden pickaxe, it is important that the gold ingots and sticks are placed in the exact pattern as the image below. There should be 3 gold ingots placed in the first row. In the second row, 1 stick should be in the middle box. In the third row, 1 stick should be in the middle box. This is the Minecraft crafting recipe for a golden pickaxe.
Now that you have filled the crafting area with the correct pattern, the golden pickaxe will appear in the box to the right.
3. Move the Golden Pickaxe to Inventory
Once you have crafted a golden pickaxe, you need to move the new item to your inventory.
Congratulations, you have made a golden pickaxe in Minecraft!
Item ID and Name
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
In Minecraft, a golden pickaxe has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Pickaxe (minecraft: |
0 | 1 | Java |
1.8 - 1.12 |
| Golden Pickaxe (minecraft: |
1 | Java |
1.13 - 1.20.2 |
Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
In Minecraft, a golden pickaxe has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Pickaxe (minecraft: |
0 | 1 | PE |
1.0 - 1.20.0 |
Minecraft Xbox One
In Minecraft, a golden pickaxe has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Pickaxe (minecraft: |
0 | 1 | Xbox One |
1.6.0 - 1.20.0 |
Minecraft PS4
In Minecraft, a golden pickaxe has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Pickaxe (minecraft: |
0 | 1 | PS4 |
1.14.0 - 1.20.0 |
Minecraft Nintendo Switch
In Minecraft, a golden pickaxe has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Pickaxe (minecraft: |
0 | 1 | Switch |
1.6.0 - 1.20.0 |
Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
In Minecraft, a golden pickaxe has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Pickaxe (minecraft: |
0 | 1 | Windows |
1.0 - 1.20.0 |
Minecraft Education Edition
In Minecraft, a golden pickaxe has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Pickaxe (minecraft: |
0 | 1 | Education |
1.0 - 1.18.32 |
Give Command for Golden Pickaxe
Attack Damage and Durability
Attack damage is the amount of damage the item will deal when attacking a mob.
Durability represents how long the item will last. For tools, weapons and transportation, durability is the number of useful actions before the item is destroyed. For armor items, durability is the number of hits (that can be blocked by armor) before the item is destroyed. So the higher the durability number, the longer the item will last.
The following table shows the attack damage and durability for each pickaxe in Minecraft:
| Item | Name | Attack Damage | Durability |
|---|---|---|---|
 |
Netherite Pickaxe | 6 | 2031 |
|
Diamond Pickaxe | 5 | 1561 |
 |
Iron Pickaxe | 4 | 250 |
 |
Stone Pickaxe | 3 | 131 |
 |
Wooden Pickaxe | 2 | 59 |
 |
Golden Pickaxe | 2 | 32 |
Enchantments for Golden Pickaxe
In Minecraft, you can enchant a golden pickaxe with the following enchantments:
| Enchantment | Description |
|---|---|
| Curse of Vanishing | Cursed item will disappear after player dies |
| Efficiency | Increases how fast you can mine |
| Fortune | Increases block drops from mining |
| Mending | Uses xp to mend your tools, weapons and armor |
| Silk Touch | Mines blocks themselves (fragile items) |
| Unbreaking | Increases durability of item, in effect, by decreasing the chance of the tool, weapon, or armor taking durability damage when used |
See a complete list of Minecraft Enchantments that is interactive and searchable.
Things to Make with Golden Pickaxes
You can use golden pickaxes to make items in Minecraft such as:
Things to Do with Golden Pickaxes
Here are some activities that you can do with golden pickaxes in Minecraft:
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