
Iron Shovel
minecraft:iron_shovelThe iron shovel is a mid-tier digging tool crafted from one iron ingot and two sticks. It breaks dirt, sand, gravel, and similar blocks faster than lower-tier shovels, and can also flatten dirt into paths, dig snow into snowballs, and extinguish campfires.
Compatible Enchants
FAQ
How do you craft an iron shovel?
Combine 1 iron ingot and 2 sticks in a crafting table.
How much durability does an iron shovel have?
250 uses in Java Edition (251 in Bedrock Edition), repairable with iron ingots or by combining two iron shovels in an anvil.
What enchantments work on an iron shovel?
Efficiency, Fortune, Silk Touch, Unbreaking, Mending, and Curse of Vanishing are all supported.
Can an iron shovel be used as a weapon?
Yes, it deals 4.5 attack damage in Java Edition (4 in Bedrock), though it is far less efficient than a sword or axe.
