Pixel art illustration of a cyan diamond shovel with a wooden stick handle
Minecraft Java Item ID

Diamond Shovel ID

The diamond shovel is a diamond-tier shovel. It offers high speed and strong durability.

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

Diamond Shovel Item Facts

CategoryTools
Maximum stack1
Available inSurvival and Creative
Historical numerical ID277

Historical numerical ID: Reviewed for Java Edition 1.12.2 and earlier.

Give Command for Diamond Shovel

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

/give @p minecraft:diamond_shovel 1

Customize this command → Open in Enchantment Builder → 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 277 1

Give command syntax by version

Java 1.13+
/give @p minecraft:diamond_shovel 1
Namespaced ID (current format)
Java 1.8–1.12.2
/give @p 277 1 0
Numerical ID + data value
Bedrock Edition
/give @p minecraft:diamond_shovel 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 Diamond Shovel

Crafting Recipe

Diamond
Stick
Stick

Crafting table recipe — makes 1 × Diamond Shovel.

Prefer commands? Jump back to the give command matrix above to get Diamond Shovel instantly.

Diamond Shovel Command Examples

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

Compatible Enchantments for Diamond Shovel

Diamond Shovel can receive these enchantments from an enchanting table or anvil. Some of them are mutually exclusive; each enchantment page lists its incompatible partners.

Diamond Shovel FAQ

What is the item ID for Diamond Shovel?

The item ID for Diamond Shovel is minecraft:diamond_shovel. Java Edition commands such as /give, /clear, and /setblock use this namespaced ID.

What is the numerical ID for Diamond Shovel?

Diamond Shovel has the historical numerical ID 277, used in Java Edition 1.12.2 and earlier. Current versions use minecraft:diamond_shovel instead.

How do I give myself Diamond Shovel in Minecraft?

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

How many Diamond Shovel can stack in one slot?

Diamond Shovel stacks up to 1 per inventory slot.

How do you craft Diamond Shovel?

Diamond Shovel is crafted on a crafting table with 1 diamond and 2 sticks, which yields 1 Diamond Shovel.

Sources and Data Review

Item facts were reviewed for Java Edition 1.21.11 on .

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