Flint and Steel in Minecraft
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To craft Flint and Steel, combine 1 Iron Ingot and 1 Flint in a crafting table.
- Type
- Tool / gear
- Stack size
- Does not stack
- Craftable
- Yes
- Durability
- 64
How to craft Flint and Steel
You need a crafting table for this recipe. Place the ingredients exactly as shown.
🧺 Shapeless recipe — put these anywhere in the crafting grid: Iron Ingot + Flint
Durability and repair
Flint and Steel has 64 durability — that is how many uses it lasts before it breaks. The Unbreaking and Mending enchantments make it last much longer.
Best enchantments for Flint and Steel
Flint and Steel can take these enchantments: Curse of Vanishing, Mending, Unbreaking.
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 Flint and Steel in Minecraft?
Combine 1 Iron Ingot and 1 Flint in a crafting table.
How much durability does Flint and Steel have?
Flint and Steel has 64 durability in Java Edition.
What enchantments can go on Flint and Steel?
3 enchantments, including Curse of Vanishing, Mending and Unbreaking.