Shears in Minecraft
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To craft Shears, combine 2 Iron Ingot in a crafting table.
- Type
- Tool / gear
- Stack size
- Does not stack
- Craftable
- Yes
- Durability
- 238
How to craft Shears
You need a crafting table for this recipe. Place the ingredients exactly as shown.
| Iron Ingot | ||
| Iron Ingot | ||
Durability and repair
Shears has 238 durability — that is how many uses it lasts before it breaks. The Unbreaking and Mending enchantments make it last much longer.
Best enchantments for Shears
Shears can take these enchantments: Curse of Vanishing, Efficiency, 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 Shears in Minecraft?
Combine 2 Iron Ingot in a crafting table.
How much durability does Shears have?
Shears has 238 durability in Java Edition.
What enchantments can go on Shears?
4 enchantments, including Curse of Vanishing, Efficiency, Mending and Unbreaking.