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Tool

Shield

Namespaced ID
minecraft:shield
Numeric ID
1243
Stack size
1
Edition
Java 1.21.8

Run in chat or a command block. Replace @p with a player name to target someone specific.

Crafting recipes

Shield
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× 1
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× 1
Shield
× 1
Shield
× 1
Shield
× 1
Shield
× 1
Shield
× 1
Shield
× 1
Shield
× 1
Shield
× 1

Enchantments

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How to craft Shield

How do you make Shield in Minecraft?

To craft Shield, 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 Shield directly with: /give @p minecraft:shield.

What is the Minecraft ID for Shield?

The namespaced ID is minecraft:shield. The numeric ID is 1243. The complete /give command is: /give @p minecraft:shield.

Why does Shield 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.