How to make a Red Banner in Minecraft
This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft a red banner with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.
In Minecraft, red banners are an important decoration item in your inventory that can be used as a flag or to decorate a shield.
Let's explore how to make a red banner.
Supported Platforms
A red banner is available in the following versions of Minecraft:
| Platform | Supported (Version*) |
|---|---|
 Java Edition (PC/Mac) | Yes (1.8) |
 Pocket Edition (PE) | Yes (1.2) |
 Xbox 360 | Yes (TU43) |
 Xbox One | Yes (CU33) |
 PS3 | Yes (1.36) |
 PS4 | Yes (1.36) |
 Wii U | Yes (Patch 13) |
 Nintendo Switch | Yes |
 Windows 10 Edition | Yes (1.2) |
 Education Edition | Yes (1.0.21) |
* 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 Red Banner in Creative Mode
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
Here is where you can find a red banner in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Java Edition (PC/Mac) | 1.8 - 1.19 |  Decoration Blocks |
| Java Edition (PC/Mac) | 1.19.3 - 1.20 |  Colored Blocks |
| Java Edition (PC/Mac) | 1.19.3 - 1.20 |  Functional Blocks |
Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
Here is where you can find a red banner in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Pocket Edition (PE) | 1.2 - 1.20.0 |  Items |
Minecraft Xbox Editions
Here is where you can find a red banner in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Xbox 360 | TU43 - TU69 |  Decorations |
| Xbox One | CU33 - CU43 | Decorations |
| Xbox One | 1.2.5 - 1.20.0 | Items |
Minecraft PS Editions
Here is where you can find a red banner in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| PS3 | 1.36 - 1.76 | Decorations |
| PS4 | 1.36 - 1.91 | Decorations |
| PS4 | 1.14.0 - 1.20.0 | Items |
Minecraft Nintendo
Here is where you can find a red banner in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wii U | Patch 13 - Patch 38 | Decorations |
| Nintendo Switch | 1.04 - 1.11 | Decorations |
| Nintendo Switch | 1.5.0 - 1.20.0 | Items |
Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
Here is where you can find a red banner in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 10 Edition | 1.2 - 1.20.0 | Items |
Minecraft Education Edition
Here is where you can find a red banner in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Education Edition | 1.0.21 - 1.17.30 | Items |
Required Materials to make a Red Banner
In Minecraft, these are the materials you can use to craft a red banner:
How to craft a Red Banner 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 Red Banner
In the crafting menu, you should see a crafting area that is made up of a 3x3 crafting grid. To make a red banner, place 6 red wool and 1 stick in the 3x3 crafting grid.
When making a red banner, it is important that the red wool and stick are placed in the exact pattern as the image below. In the first row, there should be 3 red wool. In the second row, there should be 3 red wool. In the third row, there should be 1 stick in the middle box. This is the Minecraft crafting recipe for a red banner.
Now that you have filled the crafting area with the correct pattern, the red banner will appear in the box to the right.
3. Move the Red Banner to Inventory
Once you have crafted a red banner, you need to move the new item to your inventory.
Congratulations, you have made a red banner in Minecraft!
Item ID and Name
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
In Minecraft, a red banner has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Banner (minecraft: |
1 | 16 | Java |
1.8 - 1.12 |
| Red Banner (minecraft: |
16 | Java |
1.13 - 1.20.3 |
Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
In Minecraft, a red banner has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Banner (minecraft: |
1 | 16 | PE |
1.2 - 1.20.50 |
Minecraft Xbox One
In Minecraft, a red banner has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Banner (minecraft: |
1 | 16 | Xbox One |
1.6.0 - 1.20.50 |
Minecraft PS4
In Minecraft, a red banner has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Banner (minecraft: |
1 | 16 | PS4 |
1.14.0 - 1.20.50 |
Minecraft Nintendo Switch
In Minecraft, a red banner has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Banner (minecraft: |
1 | 16 | Switch |
1.6.0 - 1.20.50 |
Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
In Minecraft, a red banner has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Banner (minecraft: |
1 | 16 | Windows |
1.2 - 1.20.50 |
Minecraft Education Edition
In Minecraft, a red banner has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Banner (minecraft: |
1 | 16 | Education |
1.0.21 - 1.18.32 |
Give Command for Red Banner
Things to Make with Red Banners
You can use red banners to make items in Minecraft such as:
Things to Do with Red Banners
Here are some activities that you can do with red banners in Minecraft:
Other Banners
Check out these other types of banners that you can make in Minecraft:
- Solid Colors
- Patterns
- Letters
Solid Colored Banners
Patterned Banners
Letter Banners (Letters of the Alphabet)
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