Bow
- Namespaced ID
- minecraft:bow
- Legacy numeric ID
- 261(1.8 & earlier)
- Stack size
- 1
- Edition
- Java & Bedrock
/give command
Run in chat or a command block. Replace @p with a player name to target someone specific.
Command builder
Set the count, custom name, lore, and enchantments to generate a ready-to-paste /give command for Bow.
Component syntax for Minecraft 1.21.8.
Item stats
In-game values for Bow, straight from the game files.
- Durability
- 384 uses
- Enchantability
- 1
Crafting recipes
Full crafting guide for Bow → Step-by-step, ingredient sources, what Bow crafts into.
Used to craft
1 item uses Bow as an ingredient. Click any item to see its recipe.
Across versions
- Legacy numeric ID
- 261 (pre-1.13, from 1.8)
- Modern ID (1.13+)
- minecraft:bow (numeric IDs were removed in 1.13 — not usable in commands)
- Editions
- Java & Bedrock
Browse the full item list for a specific version:
How to craft Bow
How do you make Bow in Minecraft?
To craft Bow, place the ingredients in a crafting grid following the recipe pattern shown above. The crafting grid can be a player's 2×2 inventory crafting slots (for 2×2 recipes) or a 3×3 Crafting Table. If cheats are enabled, you can also spawn Bow directly with: /give @p minecraft:bow.
What is the Minecraft ID for Bow?
The namespaced ID is minecraft:bow, used in the /give command: /give @p minecraft:bow. In legacy versions before 1.13, Bow used the numeric ID 261. Numeric item IDs were removed in the 1.13 "Flattening" and no longer work in modern commands.
What can you craft with Bow in Minecraft?
Bow is used as an ingredient in 1 recipe, including Dispenser. See the Used to craft section above for the complete list.
Why does Bow have a stack size of 1?
Items with stack size 1 are typically tools, weapons, armor, buckets, or unique items. They can't be combined into stacks because the game tracks their durability or contents individually.