How to make a Honeycomb in Minecraft

This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft a honeycomb with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.

In Minecraft, a honeycomb is an item that you can not make with a crafting table or furnace. Instead, you need to find and gather this item in the game.

honeycomb

Let's explore how to add a honeycomb to your inventory.

Supported Platforms

A honeycomb is available in the following versions of Minecraft:

Platform	Supported (Version*)
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	Yes (1.15)
Pocket Edition (PE)	Yes (1.14.0)
Xbox 360	No
Xbox One	Yes (1.14.0)
PS3	No
PS4	Yes (1.14.0)
Wii U	No
Nintendo Switch	Yes (1.14.0)
Windows 10 Edition	Yes (1.14.0)
Education Edition	Yes (1.14.31)

* 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 Honeycomb in Creative Mode

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

Here is where you can find a honeycomb in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	1.15 - 1.19	Miscellaneous
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	1.19.3 - 1.20	Ingredients

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

Here is where you can find a honeycomb in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Pocket Edition (PE)	1.14.0 - 1.20.0	Nature

Minecraft Xbox Editions

Here is where you can find a honeycomb in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Xbox One	1.14.0 - 1.20.0	Nature

Minecraft PS Editions

Here is where you can find a honeycomb in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
PS4	1.14.0 - 1.20.0	Nature

Minecraft Nintendo

Here is where you can find a honeycomb in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Nintendo Switch	1.14.0 - 1.20.0	Nature

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

Here is where you can find a honeycomb in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Windows 10 Edition	1.14.0 - 1.20.0	Nature

Minecraft Education Edition

Here is where you can find a honeycomb in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Education Edition	1.14.31 - 1.17.30	Nature

Definitions

Platform is the platform that applies.
Version(s) is the Minecraft version numbers where the item can be found in the menu location listed (we have tested and confirmed this version number).
Creative Menu Location is the location of the item in the Creative Inventory menu.

How to get a Honeycomb in Survival Mode

You can add a honeycomb to your inventory in Survival mode by finding a bee nest filled with honey and gathering the honeycombs from it. So, let's get started!

1. Find a Bee Nest

First, you need to find a bee nest in your Minecraft world. A bee nest is usually found in the Plains, Flower Forest or Sunflower Plains biomes.

Plains

plains biome

Flower Forest

flower forest biome

Sunflower Plains

sunflower plains biome

The bee nest will either be hanging from an oak tree or a birch tree:

bee nest in oak tree

bee nest in birch tree

2. Hold your Shears

Next, place your shears in your hand by selecting them in the hotbar.

3. Use the Shears

As the bees (carrying pollen) enter the bee nest, the honey level of the bee nest will increase. Once the bee nest is full of honey, you will see the honey dripping from the holes. Now it is time to use the shears to gather the honeycombs from the bee nest.

honeycomb shears

The game control to use the shears depends on the version of Minecraft:

For Java Edition (PC/Mac), left click and hold on the bee nest.
For Pocket Edition (PE), you tap and hold on the bee nest.
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 bee nest.
For Education Edition, left click and hold on the bee nest.

honeycomb dropped

There will be 3 honeycombs that come out of the bee nest.

TIP: When you use the shears to gather the honeycombs, you will anger one of the bees and it will attack and sting you (giving you the Poison effect).

3. Pick up the Honeycomb

Make sure you pick up the honeycombs before they disappears.

honeycomb gathered

Once you pick up the honeycombs, they will appear in your hotbar.

honeycomb