Shield in Minecraft
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To craft Shield, combine 6 Any Planks and 1 Iron Ingot in a crafting table.
- Type
- Tool / gear
- Stack size
- Does not stack
- Craftable
- Yes
- Durability
- 336
How to craft Shield
You need a crafting table for this recipe. Place the ingredients exactly as shown.
| Any Planks | Iron Ingot | Any Planks |
| Any Planks | Any Planks | Any Planks |
| Any Planks |
or
| Any Planks | Iron Ingot | Any Planks |
| Any Planks | Any Planks | Any Planks |
| Any Planks |
Durability and repair
Shield has 336 durability — that is how many uses it lasts before it breaks. You can repair it on an anvil with Oak Planks, Spruce Planks, Birch Planks, Jungle Planks, Acacia Planks, Cherry Planks, Dark Oak Planks, Pale Oak Planks, Mangrove Planks, Bamboo Planks, Crimson Planks or Warped Planks. The Unbreaking and Mending enchantments make it last much longer.
Best enchantments for Shield
Shield 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 Shield in Minecraft?
Combine 6 Any Planks and 1 Iron Ingot in a crafting table.
How much durability does Shield have?
Shield has 336 durability in Java Edition.
What enchantments can go on Shield?
3 enchantments, including Curse of Vanishing, Mending and Unbreaking.