How to make a Gold Nugget in Minecraft
This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft a gold nugget with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.
In Minecraft, gold nuggets are another important item in your inventory. The crafting process will create 9 gold nuggets at a time.
Let's explore how to make a gold nugget.
Supported Platforms
A gold nugget is available in the following versions of Minecraft:
| Platform | Supported (Version*) |
|---|---|
 Java Edition (PC/Mac) | Yes |
 Pocket Edition (PE) | Yes (0.12.1) |
 Xbox 360 | Yes |
 Xbox One | Yes |
 PS3 | Yes |
 PS4 | Yes |
 Wii U | Yes |
 Nintendo Switch | Yes |
 Windows 10 Edition | Yes (0.12.1) |
 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 Gold Nugget in Creative Mode
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
Here is where you can find a gold nugget in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Java Edition (PC/Mac) | 1.8 - 1.11 |  Materials |
| Java Edition (PC/Mac) | 1.12 - 1.19 |  Miscellaneous |
| Java Edition (PC/Mac) | 1.19.3 - 1.20 |  Ingredients |
Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
Here is where you can find a gold nugget in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Pocket Edition (PE) | 0.14.1 - 1.1.3 |  Miscellaneous |
| Pocket Edition (PE) | 1.2 - 1.19.83 |  Items |
Minecraft Xbox Editions
Here is where you can find a gold nugget in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Xbox 360 | TU35 - TU69 | Materials |
| Xbox One | CU23 - CU43 | Materials |
| Xbox One | 1.2.5 - 1.19.83 | Items |
Minecraft PS Editions
Here is where you can find a gold nugget in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| PS3 | 1.26 - 1.76 | Materials |
| PS4 | 1.26 - 1.91 | Materials |
| PS4 | 1.14.0 - 1.19.83 | Items |
Minecraft Nintendo
Here is where you can find a gold nugget in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wii U | Patch 3 - Patch 38 | Materials |
| Nintendo Switch | 1.04 - 1.11 | Materials |
| Nintendo Switch | 1.5.0 - 1.19.83 | Items |
Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
Here is where you can find a gold nugget in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 10 Edition | 0.14.1 - 1.1.3 | Miscellaneous |
| Windows 10 Edition | 1.2 - 1.19.83 | Items |
Minecraft Education Edition
Here is where you can find a gold nugget in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Education Edition | 0.14.2 - 1.0.18 | Miscellaneous |
| Education Edition | 1.0.21 - 1.17.30 | Items |
Required Materials to make a Gold Nugget
In Minecraft, these are the materials you can use to craft a gold nugget:
How to craft a Gold Nugget 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 Gold Nugget
In the crafting menu, you should see a crafting area that is made up of a 3x3 crafting grid. To make a gold nugget, place 1 gold ingot in the 3x3 crafting grid.
When making a gold nugget, it is important that the gold ingot is placed in the exact pattern as the image below. In the first row, there should be 1 gold ingot in the first box. This is the Minecraft crafting recipe for a gold nugget.
Now that you have filled the crafting area with the correct pattern, the 9 gold nuggets will appear in the box to the right.
3. Move the Gold Nugget to Inventory
Once you have crafted gold nuggets, you need to move the new items to your inventory.
Congratulations, you have made a gold nugget in Minecraft!
How to mine a Gold Nugget in Survival Mode
You can add a gold nugget to your inventory in Survival mode by mining nether gold ore. So, let's get started!
1. Find a Block of Nether Gold Ore
First, you need to find a block of nether gold ore in your Minecraft world. Nether gold ore is found in the Nether in the Crimson Forest, Warped Forest, Soul Sand Valley or Nether Wastes.
Crimson Forest
Warped Forest
Soul Sand Valley
Nether Wastes
This is what nether gold ore looks like:
2. Hold a Pickaxe
To mine for a gold nugget, you need to dig up the nether gold ore with a pickaxe.
Other tools will not dig up the nether gold ore and drop a gold nugget.
In this example, we are going to use a diamond pickaxe to dig up the nether gold ore.
3. Mine the Nether Gold Ore
The game control to mine the nether gold ore depends on the version of Minecraft:
- For Java Edition (PC/Mac), left click and hold on the block of nether gold ore.
- For Pocket Edition (PE), you tap and hold on the block of nether gold ore.
- 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 block of nether gold ore.
- For Education Edition, left click and hold on the block of nether gold ore.
You will need to continue to dig until the block breaks and one or more gold nuggets finally appear. The gold nuggets will float on the ground.
4. Pick up the Gold Nugget
Make sure you pick up the gold nuggets before they disappear.
Once you pick up the gold nuggets, they will appear in your hotbar.
Gold nuggets are very useful items and should be kept in your inventory to be used later.
Item ID and Name
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
In Minecraft, a gold nugget has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Nugget (minecraft: |
0 | 64 | Java |
1.8 - 1.12 |
| Gold Nugget (minecraft: |
64 | Java |
1.13 - 1.20.3 |
Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
In Minecraft, a gold nugget has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Nugget (minecraft: |
0 | 64 | PE |
1.0 - 1.20.50 |
Minecraft Xbox One
In Minecraft, a gold nugget has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Nugget (minecraft: |
0 | 64 | Xbox One |
1.6.0 - 1.20.50 |
Minecraft PS4
In Minecraft, a gold nugget has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Nugget (minecraft: |
0 | 64 | PS4 |
1.14.0 - 1.20.50 |
Minecraft Nintendo Switch
In Minecraft, a gold nugget has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Nugget (minecraft: |
0 | 64 | Switch |
1.6.0 - 1.20.50 |
Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
In Minecraft, a gold nugget has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Nugget (minecraft: |
0 | 64 | Windows |
1.0 - 1.20.50 |
Minecraft Education Edition
In Minecraft, a gold nugget has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Nugget (minecraft: |
0 | 64 | Education |
1.0 - 1.18.32 |
Give Command for Gold Nugget
Things to Make with Gold Nuggets
You can use gold nuggets to make items in Minecraft such as:
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