In Minecraft, an iron shovel is a versatile tool that helps you dig through various materials efficiently. This tutorial will walk you through the process of crafting an iron shovel in Survival mode. Follow the step-by-step instructions and screenshots to create this essential tool for your Minecraft adventures.
Required Materials
To craft an iron shovel, gather the following materials:
- 1 Iron Ingot
- 2 Sticks
Crafting Process:
Step 1- Open the Crafting Menu:
Begin by opening your crafting table to access the 3×3 crafting grid. The crafting table interface looks like this:
Step 2- Add Items to Make an Iron Shovel:
In the crafting menu, arrange the items as follows:
- Place 1 Iron Ingot in the middle box of the first row.
- Put 1 Stick in the middle box of the second row.
- Add another Stick in the middle box of the third row. This arrangement represents the Minecraft crafting recipe for an iron shovel. Once you’ve placed the items in the correct order, the iron shovel will appear in the result box on the right.
Step 3- Move the Iron Shovel to Inventory:
Drag the crafted iron shovel from the crafting grid to your inventory to complete the process.
Congratulations! You’ve successfully crafted an iron shovel in Minecraft. This tool, with an attack damage of +3 when used as a weapon, is a reliable companion for digging and combat.
Command for Iron Shovel
For those who prefer using commands, you can obtain an iron shovel using the following commands based on your Minecraft edition:
- Java Edition (PC/Mac):
/give @p iron_shovel 1- Pocket Edition (PE), Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Windows 10 Edition, and Education Edition:
/give @p iron_shovel 1 0Supported Platforms
The iron shovel is available across various Minecraft platforms, including Java Edition, Pocket Edition, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PS3, PS4, Wii U, Nintendo Switch, Windows 10 Edition, and Education Edition.
