Iron Nugget — Minecraft block

Iron Nugget

Iron Nugget converts iron into precise portions and crafts lanterns, soul lanterns, and chains.

Block ID minecraft:iron_nugget
Mod Vanilla
Game versions
1.21

Description

Iron Nugget is a small crafting material obtained by converting one iron ingot into nine nuggets or by smelting iron tools, weapons, and armor. Nine Iron Nuggets combine back into one iron ingot, so the item provides an exact reversible storage conversion for small quantities of iron. Iron Nuggets also appear in loot from structures such as bastion remnants, ruined portals, shipwrecks, and villages, depending on the Minecraft edition and chest type.

Iron Nugget is required for lanterns, soul lanterns, and chains. A lantern uses eight Iron Nuggets around one torch, while a chain uses two Iron Nuggets with one iron ingot. Smelting damaged iron equipment returns only one Iron Nugget per item, so recycling is mainly useful for unwanted loot rather than efficient iron production. Keep a small stack near a crafting table when building medieval streets, mines, docks, or industrial interiors that use many lanterns and chains.

Crafting guide

How to obtain and use Iron Nuggets in Minecraft

  1. 1

    Convert an iron ingot

    Place one iron ingot in any crafting slot to receive nine Iron Nuggets.

  2. 2

    Recycle iron equipment

    Smelt an iron tool, weapon, or armor piece in a furnace or blast furnace to recover one Iron Nugget.

  3. 3

    Craft building details

    Use eight Iron Nuggets with a torch for a lantern, or combine two nuggets with one iron ingot for a chain.

Efficiency note

Smelting equipment returns only one nugget per item, regardless of durability.

How to craft this block

Ingredients: Iron Ingot Iron Ingot x1
Crafting
Iron Ingot
Iron Nugget
9
Iron Nugget

Used in crafts

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Frequently asked questions

How many Iron Nuggets come from one iron ingot?

One iron ingot produces nine Iron Nuggets, and nine nuggets can be crafted back into one ingot.

What can Iron Nuggets craft?

Iron Nuggets craft lanterns, soul lanterns, and chains. A lantern needs eight nuggets, while a chain needs two.

Can iron equipment be recycled into nuggets?

Yes. Smelting one iron tool, weapon, or armor piece returns one Iron Nugget regardless of remaining durability.

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