In Minecraft, the iron ingot is a fundamental resource obtained through smelting iron ore in a furnace. Widely regarded as a versatile and essential material, iron ingots serve as a cornerstone for crafting numerous tools, weapons, and armor sets. Recognizable by their distinct metallic appearance, these ingots play a pivotal role in a player’s progression, providing durability and strength in their equipment.
This tutorial will guide you through the step-by-step process of crafting iron ingots, providing detailed instructions and screenshots for both smelting and crafting methods.
Required Materials:
To begin your journey in crafting iron ingots, gather the following materials:
- 9 Iron Nuggets
- 1 Raw Iron
- 1 Block of Iron
Smelting Iron Ingots in Survival Mode:
Open the Furnace Menu:
Initiate the process by opening your furnace, revealing the Furnace menu.
Add Fuel to the Furnace:
Fuel the furnace by placing coal or any other fuel source in the bottom fuel box.
Add Items to Make Iron Ingot:
Place the raw iron in the top box of the furnace. Observe the flames as they smelt the raw iron. Once the raw iron is cooked, the iron ingot will appear in the right-hand box, resembling a sturdy iron brick.
Move the Iron Ingot to Inventory:
Having successfully smelted iron ingots, transfer the newly crafted items to your inventory for future crafting endeavors.
Crafting Iron Ingots in Survival Mode:
Open the Crafting Menu:
Access your crafting table to reveal the 3×3 crafting grid.
Add Items to Make Iron Ingot:
Within the crafting menu, place either 9 iron nuggets or 1 iron block in specific patterns. Follow the crafting recipes below:
Pattern 1:
Fill all boxes with 9 iron nuggets.
Pattern 2:
Place 1 iron block in the first box of the first row. Once the correct pattern is arranged, the iron ingot will appear in the right-hand box.
Move the Iron Ingot to Inventory:
With the iron ingot now crafted, transfer it to your inventory from the crafting table.
Congratulations on successfully crafting iron ingots in Minecraft!
Gathering Iron Ingots in Survival Mode:
Find an Iron Golem:
Locate an iron golem, typically found in villages. If unavailable, consider building an iron golem yourself.
Attack and Kill the Iron Golem:
Engage and defeat the iron golem. Once defeated, it will drop iron ingots.
Pick up the Iron Ingot:
Ensure you collect the dropped iron ingot before it disappears.
Command for Iron Ingot:
For those seeking efficiency, use the command to obtain iron ingots:
- Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.13 and newer:
/give @p iron_ingot 1 - Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.8 to 1.12:
/give @p iron_ingot 1 0 - Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE), Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Windows 10, and Education Edition:
/give @p iron_ingot 1 0
Supported Platforms:
Iron ingots are available on various platforms, including Java Edition (PC/Mac), Pocket Edition (PE), Xbox 360, Xbox One, PS3, PS4, Wii U, Nintendo Switch, Windows 10 Edition, and Education Edition.
