Iron Pickaxe
minecraft:iron_pickaxeThe iron pickaxe is a mid-tier mining tool crafted from three iron ingots and two sticks. It is the first pickaxe capable of harvesting diamond, emerald, gold, and redstone ore, making it the gateway to end-game gear. It also serves as a passable melee weapon, dealing 4 attack damage in Java Edition.
Compatible Enchants
FAQ
How much durability does an iron pickaxe have?
It has 250 uses in Java Edition (251 in Bedrock). You can extend its life with Unbreaking, and repair it on an anvil with iron ingots or by combining two damaged pickaxes in the crafting grid.
What can an iron pickaxe mine?
As a tier-2 mining tool it can harvest everything a stone pickaxe can plus diamond, emerald, gold, and redstone ore. You still need a diamond pickaxe or better to mine obsidian and ancient debris.
What enchantments can I put on an iron pickaxe?
It accepts Efficiency, Fortune, Silk Touch, Unbreaking, Mending, and Curse of Vanishing. Fortune and Silk Touch are mutually exclusive, so choose based on whether you want extra drops or the block itself.
How do I craft an iron pickaxe?
Place three iron ingots across the top row of a crafting table and two sticks down the center column. You can also find them in mineshaft, stronghold, village toolsmith, and end city loot.