Netherite Shovel
The Netherite Shovel is Minecraft's toughest shovel — 2031 durability, lava-proof, and the fastest tool for digging dirt, sand, and gravel.
Description
Java & Bedrock Guide
How to make a Netherite Shovel in Minecraft
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1
Get a Netherite Ingot
Mine Ancient Debris in the Nether, smelt it into Netherite Scrap, then combine four scrap with four Gold Ingots to craft one Netherite Ingot.
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Open a Smithing Table
Place a Smithing Table and right-click it; you craft the table from two Iron Ingots and four wooden planks.
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Add the Smithing Template
Put a Netherite Upgrade Smithing Template in the first slot, which is required in Java Edition 1.20 and later.
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Upgrade your Diamond Shovel
Place a Diamond Shovel in the second slot and the Netherite Ingot in the third, then take the finished Netherite Shovel.
Upgrading keeps the Diamond Shovel's current enchantments and durability, so enchant or repair it before the upgrade if you want to save materials.
Frequently asked questions
Can you craft a Netherite Shovel?
Not on a crafting table. You upgrade a Diamond Shovel at a Smithing Table using one Netherite Ingot and a Netherite Upgrade Smithing Template.
How much durability does a Netherite Shovel have?
A Netherite Shovel has 2031 uses, compared with 1561 for a Diamond Shovel.
Does a Netherite Shovel burn in lava?
No. As a dropped item it floats on lava and is immune to fire, so it cannot be destroyed by either.
What can you dig faster with a Netherite Shovel?
It digs dirt, sand, gravel, clay, soul sand, and snow faster than any other shovel in the game.
What enchantments work on a Netherite Shovel?
It supports Efficiency, Unbreaking, Mending, Fortune, and Silk Touch.
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