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Wooden Shovel in Minecraft

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To craft Wooden Shovel, combine 1 Any Planks and 2 Stick in a crafting table.

Type
Tool / gear
Stack size
Does not stack
Craftable
Yes
Durability
59

How to craft Wooden Shovel

You need a crafting table for this recipe. Place the ingredients exactly as shown.

Any Planks
Stick
Stick

or

Any Planks
Stick
Stick

Durability and repair

Wooden Shovel has 59 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 Wooden Shovel

Wooden Shovel can take these enchantments: Curse of Vanishing, Efficiency, Fortune, Mending, Silk Touch, 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 Wooden Shovel in Minecraft?
Combine 1 Any Planks and 2 Stick in a crafting table.
How much durability does Wooden Shovel have?
Wooden Shovel has 59 durability in Java Edition.
What enchantments can go on Wooden Shovel?
6 enchantments, including Curse of Vanishing, Efficiency, Fortune and Mending.