Minecraft is a fun and creative game where you can build and explore amazing worlds. One essential tool you might need is flint and steel, which can be used as a lighter to start a fire or ignite TNT. In this tutorial, we’ll walk you through the steps to craft flint and steel with simple instructions and helpful screenshots.
Materials Needed:
To make flint and steel in Minecraft, you’ll need just two materials:
- Iron Ingot
- Flint
Crafting Flint and Steel in Survival Mode:
Follow these easy steps to craft flint and steel in Minecraft Survival Mode.
Open the Crafting Menu:
Start by opening your crafting table to access the 3×3 crafting grid.
![Open the Crafting Menu](https://i0.wp.com/minecraftwonders.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Open-the-Crafting-Menu.jpg?resize=1024%2C576)
Add Items to Make Flint and Steel:
Look for the crafting area with the 3×3 grid. Place 1 iron ingot and 1 flint in the crafting grid to create flint and steel. Make sure to arrange them in the pattern shown in the image below.
First row: Iron ingot in the first box, flint in the second box. Once the pattern is correct, the flint and steel will appear on the right side of the crafting grid.
![Items to Make Flint and Steel](https://i0.wp.com/minecraftwonders.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Items-to-make-Flint-and-Steel.jpg?resize=1024%2C576)
Move the Flint and Steel to Inventory:
Congratulations! You’ve successfully crafted flint and steel. Now, drag the new item to your inventory.
![Move the Flint and Steel to Inventory](https://i0.wp.com/minecraftwonders.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Move-the-Flint-and-Steel-to-Inventory.jpg?resize=1024%2C576)
Give Command for Flint and Steel:
For those who want a quicker way to obtain flint and steel, you can use the /give command. Here are the commands for different Minecraft editions:
- Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.13 and newer:
/give @p flint_and_steel 1
- Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.8 to 1.12:
/give @p flint_and_steel 1 0
- Pocket Edition (PE), Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Windows 10, Education Edition:
/give @p flint_and_steel 1 0
Supported Platforms:
Flint and steel can be crafted and used in various versions of Minecraft, including:
- Java Edition (PC/Mac)
- Pocket Edition (PE)
- Xbox 360
- Xbox One
- PS3
- Wii U
- Nintendo Switch
- Windows 10 Edition
- Education Edition