In Minecraft, a stone shovel is a fundamental tool that aids in digging and excavation. This tutorial provides step-by-step instructions and screenshots to guide you through the process of crafting a stone shovel in Survival mode. Let’s explore the materials and crafting steps required to make this useful tool.
Required Materials
To craft a stone shovel, you will need the following materials:
- 2 Sticks
- 1 Blackstone or 1 Cobblestone
Crafting Process:
Step 1: Open the Crafting Menu:
Start by opening your crafting table to access the 3×3 crafting grid. The crafting table interface looks like this:
Step 2: Add Items to Make a Stone Shovel:
In the crafting menu, there are two possible patterns for crafting a stone shovel:
Pattern 1 (Cobblestone):
- Place 1 Cobblestone in the top row.
- Put 1 Stick in the middle box of the middle row.
- Add another Stick in the bottom row’s middle box.
Pattern 2 (Blackstone):
- Place 1 Blackstone in the top row.
- Put 1 Stick in the middle box of the middle row.
- Add another Stick in the bottom row’s middle box. These patterns represent the Minecraft crafting recipes for a stone shovel. Once you’ve placed the items in the correct pattern, the stone shovel will appear in the result box on the right.
Step 3: Move the Stone Shovel to Inventory:
Drag the crafted stone shovel from the crafting grid to your inventory to complete the process.
Congratulations! You’ve successfully crafted a stone shovel in Minecraft. This tool, with an attack damage of +2 when used as a weapon, is handy for various tasks, especially in the early stages of the game.
Command for Stone Shovel
For those who prefer using commands, you can obtain a stone shovel using the following commands based on your Minecraft edition:
- Java Edition (PC/Mac):
/give @p stone_shovel 1- Pocket Edition (PE), Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Windows 10 Edition, and Education Edition:
/give @p stone_shovel 1 0Supported Platforms
The stone shovel is available across various Minecraft platforms, including Java Edition, Pocket Edition, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PS3, Wii U, Nintendo Switch, Windows 10 Edition, and Education Edition.
Armed with your newly crafted stone shovel, you’re ready to tackle digging tasks and explore the blocky world of Minecraft. Enjoy your adventures!
