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How to Craft Name Tag in Minecraft

Name Tags cannot be crafted but are found as loot. Use an anvil to write a name, then right-click a mob to apply it. Named mobs never despawn.

Crafting Recipe

Anvil
Name TagName Tag
Name TagName TagName Tag

Materials Needed

ItemAmountWhere to Find
Name Tag1Found in dungeon, mineshaft and woodland mansion chests, or from fishing

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Open the Anvil interface.
  2. Place the following items anywhere in the crafting grid: Name Tag.
  3. Collect your Name Tag from the output slot.

Uses for Name Tag

  • Naming mobs to prevent despawning
  • Custom mob names

View detailed item stats, durability and properties for Name Tag on the Astroworld Items Database.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do I need to craft Name Tag?
You need 1 Name Tag. Use a Anvil to craft it.
How many Name Tag does the recipe produce?
This recipe produces 1 Name Tag per craft.
What is Name Tag used for?
Naming mobs to prevent despawning. Custom mob names.
What version of Minecraft added Name Tag?
Name Tag was added in Minecraft 1.6.

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