Pixel art illustration of an iron spear with a long shaft and sharp tip

Minecraft Java Item ID

Iron Spear ID

The iron spear is a throwable melee weapon crafted from iron materials. It can be thrust in close combat or hurled at distant targets, after which it must be retrieved or recovered.

✓ Verified for Java Edition 1.21.11

Namespaced item ID minecraft:iron_spear

Iron Spear Item Facts

CategoryCombat

Maximum stack1

Available inSurvival and Creative

Historical numerical IDNot applicable

Historical numerical ID: This item was introduced after Java Edition 1.13, when numerical IDs were no longer used.

Give Command for Iron Spear

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

/give @p minecraft:iron_spear 1

Customize this command → Open in Enchantment Builder → View crafting recipe →

Give command syntax by version

Java 1.13+

/give @p minecraft:iron_spear 1

Namespaced ID (current format)

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 Iron Spear

Crafting Recipe

		Iron Ingot
	Stick
Stick

Crafting table recipe — makes 1 × Iron Spear.

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

Iron Spear Command Examples

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

Compatible Enchantments for Iron Spear

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

Iron Spear FAQ

What is the item ID for Iron Spear?

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

How do I give myself Iron Spear in Minecraft?

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

How many Iron Spear can stack in one slot?

Iron Spear stacks up to 1 per inventory slot.

How do you craft Iron Spear?

Iron Spear is crafted on a crafting table with 1 iron ingot and 2 sticks, which yields 1 Iron Spear.