How to make a Shield in Minecraft
This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft a shield with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.
In Minecraft, a shield is a defensive item and is one of the many items of armor that you can make. It is used to protect a player against attacks.
Let's explore how to make a shield.
Supported Platforms
A shield is available in the following versions of Minecraft:
| Platform | Supported (Version*) |
|---|---|
 Java Edition (PC/Mac) | Yes (1.9) |
 Pocket Edition (PE) | Yes (1.10.0) |
 Xbox 360 | No |
 Xbox One | Yes (1.10.0) |
 PS3 | No |
 PS4 | Yes (1.90) |
 Wii U | No |
 Nintendo Switch | Yes (1.10.0) |
 Windows 10 Edition | Yes (1.10.0) |
 Education Edition | Yes (1.12.0) |
* 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 Shield in Creative Mode
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
Here is where you can find a shield in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Java Edition (PC/Mac) | 1.9 - 1.20 |  Combat |
Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
Here is where you can find a shield in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Pocket Edition (PE) | 1.10.0 - 1.19.83 |  Equipment |
Minecraft Xbox Editions
Here is where you can find a shield in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Xbox One | 1.10.0 - 1.19.83 | Equipment |
Minecraft PS Editions
Here is where you can find a shield in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| PS4 | 1.90 - 1.91 |  Tools, Weapons and Armor |
| PS4 | 1.14.0 - 1.19.83 | Equipment |
Minecraft Nintendo
Here is where you can find a shield in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Nintendo Switch | 1.10.0 - 1.19.83 | Equipment |
Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
Here is where you can find a shield in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 10 Edition | 1.10.0 - 1.19.83 | Equipment |
Minecraft Education Edition
Here is where you can find a shield in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Education Edition | 1.12.0 - 1.17.30 | Equipment |
Required Materials to make a Shield
In Minecraft, these are the materials you can use to craft a shield:
How to craft a Shield 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 Shield
In the crafting menu, you should see a crafting area that is made up of a 3x3 crafting grid. To make a shield, place 1 iron ingot and 6 wood planks in the 3x3 crafting grid.
When crafting with wood planks, you can use any kind of wood planks, such as oak, spruce, birch, jungle, acacia, dark oak, mangrove, bamboo, crimson, warped or cherry planks. In our example, we are using oak planks.
When making a shield, it is important that the iron ingot and wood planks are placed in the exact pattern as the image below. In the first row, there should be 1 wood planks in the first box, 1 iron ingot in the second box and 1 wood planks in the third box. In the second row, there should be 3 wood planks. In the third row, there should be 1 wood planks in the second box. This is the Minecraft crafting recipe for a shield.
Now that you have filled the crafting area with the correct pattern, the shield will appear in the box to the right.
3. Move the Shield to Inventory
Once you have crafted a shield, you need to move the new item to your inventory.
Congratulations, you have made a shield in Minecraft! Now customize it with patterns, stripes and colors.
Item ID and Name
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
In Minecraft, a shield has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shield (minecraft: |
0 | 1 | Java |
1.9 - 1.12 |
| Shield (minecraft: |
1 | Java |
1.13 - 1.20.2 |
Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
In Minecraft, a shield has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shield (minecraft: |
0 | 1 | PE |
1.10.0 - 1.20.0 |
Minecraft Xbox One
In Minecraft, a shield has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shield (minecraft: |
0 | 1 | Xbox One |
1.10.0 - 1.20.0 |
Minecraft PS4
In Minecraft, a shield has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shield (minecraft: |
0 | 1 | PS4 |
1.14.0 - 1.20.0 |
Minecraft Nintendo Switch
In Minecraft, a shield has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shield (minecraft: |
0 | 1 | Switch |
1.10.0 - 1.20.0 |
Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
In Minecraft, a shield has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shield (minecraft: |
0 | 1 | Windows |
1.10.0 - 1.20.0 |
Minecraft Education Edition
In Minecraft, a shield has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shield (minecraft: |
0 | 1 | Education |
1.12.0 - 1.18.32 |
Give Command for Shield
Enchantments for Shield
In Minecraft, you can enchant a shield with the following enchantments:
| Enchantment | Description |
|---|---|
| Curse of Vanishing | Cursed item will disappear after player dies |
| Mending | Uses xp to mend your tools, weapons and armor |
| 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 Shields
You can use shields to make items in Minecraft such as:
Things to Do with Shields
Here are some activities that you can do with shields in Minecraft:
Command Generators
If you need help, you can use this tool to automatically generate custom shield commands for you:
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