How to make an Iron Shovel in Minecraft
This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft an iron shovel with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.
In Minecraft, an iron shovel is one of the many tools that you can make. An iron shovel has attack damage of +3 when used as a weapon.
Let's explore how to make an iron shovel.
Supported Platforms
An iron shovel 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 an Iron Shovel in Creative Mode
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
Here is where you can find an iron shovel 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 an iron shovel 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 - 1.20.0 |  Equipment |
Minecraft Xbox Editions
Here is where you can find an iron shovel 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 an iron shovel 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 an iron shovel 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 an iron shovel 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 an iron shovel 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 an Iron Shovel
In Minecraft, these are the materials you can use to craft an iron shovel:
How to craft an Iron Shovel 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 an Iron Shovel
In the crafting menu, you should see a crafting area that is made up of a 3x3 crafting grid. To make an iron shovel, place 1 iron ingot and 2 sticks in the 3x3 crafting grid.
When making an iron shovel, it is important that the iron ingot and sticks are placed in the exact pattern as the image below. There should be 1 iron ingot placed in the middle box 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 an iron shovel.
Now that you have filled the crafting area with the correct pattern, the iron shovel will appear in the box to the right.
3. Move the Iron Shovel to Inventory
Once you have crafted an iron shovel, you need to move the new item to your inventory.
Congratulations, you have made an iron shovel in Minecraft!
Item ID and Name
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
In Minecraft, an iron shovel has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Shovel (minecraft: |
0 | 1 | Java |
1.8 - 1.12 |
| Iron Shovel (minecraft: |
1 | Java |
1.13 - 1.20.3 |
Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
In Minecraft, an iron shovel has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Shovel (minecraft: |
0 | 1 | PE |
1.0 - 1.20.50 |
Minecraft Xbox One
In Minecraft, an iron shovel has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Shovel (minecraft: |
0 | 1 | Xbox One |
1.6.0 - 1.20.50 |
Minecraft PS4
In Minecraft, an iron shovel has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Shovel (minecraft: |
0 | 1 | PS4 |
1.14.0 - 1.20.50 |
Minecraft Nintendo Switch
In Minecraft, an iron shovel has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Shovel (minecraft: |
0 | 1 | Switch |
1.6.0 - 1.20.50 |
Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
In Minecraft, an iron shovel has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Shovel (minecraft: |
0 | 1 | Windows |
1.0 - 1.20.50 |
Minecraft Education Edition
In Minecraft, an iron shovel has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Shovel (minecraft: |
0 | 1 | Education |
1.0 - 1.18.32 |
Give Command for Iron Shovel
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 shovel in Minecraft:
| Item | Name | Attack Damage | Durability |
|---|---|---|---|
 |
Netherite Shovel | 6.5 | 2031 |
 |
Diamond Shovel | 4 | 1561 |
 |
Iron Shovel | 3 | 250 |
 |
Stone Shovel | 2 | 131 |
 |
Wooden Shovel | 1 | 59 |
 |
Golden Shovel | 1 | 32 |
Enchantments for Iron Shovel
In Minecraft, you can enchant an iron shovel 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 Iron Shovels
You can use iron shovels to make items in Minecraft such as:
Things to Do with Iron Shovels
Here are some activities that you can do with iron shovels in Minecraft:
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