Anvil in Minecraft
QUICK ANSWER
To craft Anvil, combine 3 Block of Iron and 4 Iron Ingot in a crafting table. Mine it with at least a Wooden Pickaxe.
- Type
- Block
- Stack size
- Up to 64
- Craftable
- Yes
- Best tool
- Pickaxe
- Blast resistance
- 1200
How to craft Anvil
You need a crafting table for this recipe. Place the ingredients exactly as shown.
| Block of Iron | Block of Iron | Block of Iron |
| Iron Ingot | ||
| Iron Ingot | Iron Ingot | Iron Ingot |
How to mine Anvil
The best tool for Anvil is the Pickaxe. To get the block as a drop you need at least a Wooden Pickaxe. With a hardness of 5, it is fairly tough.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Best tool | Pickaxe |
| Minimum tier to drop | Wooden |
| Hardness | 5 |
| Blast resistance | 1200 |
| Light level | None |
| Transparent | No |
Blast-proof — creepers and TNT cannot destroy it.
Data for Minecraft Java Edition 26.1, based on the open minecraft-data project. Some details can differ in Bedrock Edition. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.
Frequently asked questions
How do you craft Anvil in Minecraft?
Combine 3 Block of Iron and 4 Iron Ingot in a crafting table.
What tool do you need to mine Anvil?
Use a Pickaxe. You need at least a Wooden Pickaxe for it to drop.