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Minecraft Java Item ID

Dark Oak Planks ID

Dark Oak Planks are the darkest wood variant, crafted from dark oak logs found in Dark Forest biomes. Perfect for gothic and medieval builds.

✓ Verified for Java Edition 26.2
Namespaced item ID minecraft:dark_oak_planks

Dark Oak Planks Item Facts

Maximum stack64
Available inSurvival and Creative
Shared ID, data value 5 (Java 1.12.2 and earlier)5

Shared ID, data value 5 (Java 1.12.2 and earlier): Reviewed for Java Edition 1.12.2 and earlier.

Give Command for Dark Oak Planks

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

/give @p minecraft:dark_oak_planks 1

Customize this command → View crafting recipe →

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 5 1

Give command syntax by version

Java 1.13+
/give @p minecraft:dark_oak_planks 1
Namespaced ID (current format)
Java 1.8–1.12.2
/give @p 5 1 5
Numerical ID + data value
Bedrock Edition
/give @p minecraft:dark_oak_planks 1
Same namespaced ID (namespace optional)

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 Dark Oak Planks

Crafting Recipe

Combine 1 dark oak log in any arrangement on a crafting table — makes 4 × Dark Oak Planks.

More Ways to Get It

Dark Oak Planks are crafted from Dark Oak Logs: each log yields 4 planks in any crafting grid. Dark oaks grow only in dark forest biomes and have thick 2x2 trunks, and the planks also generate in woodland mansions, pillager outposts, ancient cities, badlands mineshafts, and shipwrecks.

  1. Chop Dark Oak Logs in a dark forest; regrow the trees by placing four dark oak saplings in a 2x2 arrangement.
  2. Place a Dark Oak Log in any crafting grid slot.
  3. Take 4 Dark Oak Planks per log.

Prefer commands? Jump back to the give command matrix above to get Dark Oak Planks instantly.

What Can You Craft With Dark Oak Planks?

Dark Oak Planks is a crafting ingredient in 50 reviewed recipes:

Build With Dark Oak Planks

minecraft:dark_oak_planks 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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Dark Oak Planks Command Examples

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

What Is Dark Oak Planks Used For?

Crafting Table

Four Dark Oak Planks in a square make a Crafting Table.

Shield

Six Dark Oak Planks plus one iron ingot craft a shield for blocking incoming attacks.

Chest

Eight Dark Oak Planks ringed around the grid make a chest.

Furnace

Each Dark Oak Plank smelts 1.5 items as fuel.

Building

As the darkest of the classic wood tones, these planks suit moody interiors, roofs, and mansion-style builds; dark oak stairs, slabs, fences, doors, and boats must use Dark Oak Planks.

Dark Oak Planks FAQ

What is the item ID for Dark Oak Planks?

The item ID for Dark Oak Planks is minecraft:dark_oak_planks. Java Edition commands such as /give, /clear, and /setblock use this namespaced ID.

What is the numerical ID for Dark Oak Planks?

Dark Oak Planks has the historical numerical ID 5 with data value 5, used in Java Edition 1.12.2 and earlier. Current versions use minecraft:dark_oak_planks instead.

How do I give myself Dark Oak Planks in Minecraft?

Open the chat window and run /give @p minecraft:dark_oak_planks 1 to give the nearest player one Dark Oak Planks. Replace @p with a player name to target someone else.

How many Dark Oak Planks can stack in one slot?

Dark Oak Planks stacks up to 64 per inventory slot.

How do you craft Dark Oak Planks?

Dark Oak Planks is crafted on a crafting table with 1 dark oak log, which yields 4 Dark Oak Planks.

What can you craft with Dark Oak Planks?

Dark Oak Planks is used to craft Dark Oak Slab, Bookshelf, Chiseled Bookshelf, Chest, and 46 more recipes.

Sources and Data Review

Item facts were reviewed for Java Edition 26.2 on .

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