Pixel art illustration of a dark gray knapped flint shard
Minecraft Java Item ID

Flint ID

Flint is occasionally dropped when mining gravel. It crafts flint and steel, arrows, and fletching tables.

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

Flint Item Facts

CategoryMaterials
Maximum stack64
Available inSurvival and Creative
Historical numerical ID318

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

Give Command for Flint

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

/give @p minecraft:flint 1

Customize this command →

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 318 1

Give command syntax by version

Java 1.13+
/give @p minecraft:flint 1
Namespaced ID (current format)
Java 1.8–1.12.2
/give @p 318 1 0
Numerical ID + data value
Bedrock Edition
/give @p minecraft:flint 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 Flint

Finding Flint

  • Dropped when mining Gravel without Silk Touch.

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

What Can You Craft With Flint?

Flint is a crafting ingredient in 3 reviewed recipes:

Flint Command Examples

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

Flint FAQ

What is the item ID for Flint?

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

What is the numerical ID for Flint?

Flint has the historical numerical ID 318, used in Java Edition 1.12.2 and earlier. Current versions use minecraft:flint instead.

How do I give myself Flint in Minecraft?

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

How many Flint can stack in one slot?

Flint stacks up to 64 per inventory slot.

What can you craft with Flint?

Flint is used to craft Flint and Steel, Arrow, Fletching Table.

Sources and Data Review

Item facts were reviewed for Java Edition 1.21.11 on .

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