Golden Shovel
minecraft:golden_shovelThe golden shovel excels at breaking dirt, sand, gravel, and related blocks, sharing the highest mining efficiency of any shovel tier. Crafted from 3 gold ingots and 2 sticks, it can also turn grass blocks into dirt paths and extinguish campfires, but its 32-use durability is the lowest among all tool tiers.
Compatible Enchants
FAQ
What blocks does a golden shovel dig fastest?
Dirt, sand, gravel, clay, and similar soil-type blocks, all broken with the highest mining efficiency of any shovel.
Why would anyone use such a weak tool?
Its exceptional mining efficiency and high enchantability of 22 make it ideal for quickly excavating soft terrain, especially when enchanted with Efficiency.
Can a golden shovel be repaired?
Yes, by combining two damaged shovels in an anvil or crafting grid, or by adding gold ingots in an anvil, each restoring 25% durability while preserving enchantments.
Is the golden shovel useful in combat?
Not really. It deals only 2.5 HP of damage with a full second between swings, making it impractical as a weapon.