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How to Craft Iron Shovel in Minecraft

The Iron Shovel has 250 durability. It digs dirt, sand, gravel, clay and snow efficiently.

Crafting Recipe

Crafting Table
Iron IngotIron Ingo...
StickStick
StickStick
Iron ShovelIron Shov...Iron Shovel

Materials Needed

ItemAmountWhere to Find
Iron Ingot1Smelt iron ore
Stick2Craft from planks

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Open your Crafting Table to access the 3x3 crafting grid.
  2. Arrange the ingredients in the crafting grid following the pattern shown above.
  3. Place Iron Ingot in: row 1, column 2.
  4. Place Stick in: row 2, column 2; row 3, column 2.
  5. Collect your Iron Shovel from the output slot.

Uses for Iron Shovel

  • Efficient digging
  • Creating paths
  • Mid-game terrain tool

View detailed item stats, durability and properties for Iron Shovel on the Astroworld Items Database.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do I need to craft Iron Shovel?
You need 1 Iron Ingot, 2 Stick. Use a Crafting Table to craft it.
How many Iron Shovel does the recipe produce?
This recipe produces 1 Iron Shovel per craft.
What is Iron Shovel used for?
Efficient digging. Creating paths. Mid-game terrain tool.
What version of Minecraft added Iron Shovel?
Iron Shovel was added in Minecraft Alpha.

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