Pixel art illustration of a black banner hanging from a wooden pole
Minecraft Java Item ID

Black Banner ID

The black banner is a tall decorative flag that can be placed on the ground or walls, customized with patterns on a loom, and worn as a shield design. It is crafted from six black wool blocks and one stick.

✓ Verified for Java Edition 1.21.11
Namespaced item ID minecraft:black_banner

Black Banner Item Facts

Maximum stack16
Available inSurvival and Creative
Shared ID, data value 15 (Java 1.12.2 and earlier)425

Shared ID, data value 15 (Java 1.12.2 and earlier): Reviewed for Java Edition 1.12.2 and earlier.

Give Command for Black Banner

Copy the current Java Edition command, or open the generator to change the player and quantity.

/give @p minecraft:black_banner 1

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Historical command for Java 1.12.2 and earlier

Modern namespaced IDs are recommended. This numerical form is only for old Java releases.

/give @p 425 1

Give command syntax by version

Java 1.13+
/give @p minecraft:black_banner 1
Namespaced ID (current format)
Java 1.8–1.12.2
/give @p 425 1 15
Numerical ID + data value

Rows appear only when the underlying value is verified: the Java 1.8–1.12.2 row requires a reviewed historical numerical ID, and the Bedrock row appears only when this exact namespaced ID exists in the Bedrock registry.

How to Get Black Banner

Crafting Recipe

Black WoolBlack WoolBlack Wool
Black WoolBlack WoolBlack Wool
Stick

Crafting table recipe — makes 1 × Black Banner.

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Build With Black Banner

minecraft:black_banner is in the reviewed block catalog. Open a command tool with this ID already selected, then adjust the coordinates in the tool.

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About Black Banner in Minecraft

The black banner is a tall decorative flag that can be placed on the ground or walls, customized with patterns on a loom, and worn as a shield design. It is crafted from six black wool blocks and one stick.

Black Banner Command Examples

  • Give 1 to nearest player: /give @p minecraft:black_banner 1
  • Give 1 to yourself: /give @s minecraft:black_banner 1
  • Give to a specific player: /give PlayerName minecraft:black_banner 1
  • Clear from inventory: /clear @p minecraft:black_banner

Black Banner FAQ

What is the item ID for Black Banner?

The item ID for Black Banner is minecraft:black_banner. Java Edition commands such as /give, /clear, and /setblock use this namespaced ID.

What is the numerical ID for Black Banner?

Black Banner has the historical numerical ID 425 with data value 15, used in Java Edition 1.12.2 and earlier. Current versions use minecraft:black_banner instead.

How do I give myself Black Banner in Minecraft?

Open the chat window and run /give @p minecraft:black_banner 1 to give the nearest player one Black Banner. Replace @p with a player name to target someone else.

How many Black Banner can stack in one slot?

Black Banner stacks up to 16 per inventory slot.

How do you craft Black Banner?

Black Banner is crafted on a crafting table with 6 black wools and 1 stick, which yields 1 Black Banner.

Sources and Data Review

Item facts were reviewed for Java Edition 1.21.11 on .

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