Pixel art illustration of a lodestone in chunky voxel game style

Minecraft Java Item ID

Lodestone ID

The lodestone is a navigation block crafted from chiseled stone bricks and a netherite ingot. Using a compass on it binds the compass to point at the lodestone, working across dimensions.

✓ Verified for Java Edition 1.21.11

Namespaced item ID minecraft:lodestone

Lodestone Item Facts

CategoryBuilding Blocks

Maximum stack64

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 Lodestone

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

/give @p minecraft:lodestone 1

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Give command syntax by version

Java 1.13+

/give @p minecraft:lodestone 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 Lodestone

Crafting Recipe

Chiseled Stone Bricks	Chiseled Stone Bricks	Chiseled Stone Bricks
Chiseled Stone Bricks	Iron Ingot	Chiseled Stone Bricks
Chiseled Stone Bricks	Chiseled Stone Bricks	Chiseled Stone Bricks

Crafting table recipe — makes 1 × Lodestone.

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

Build With Lodestone

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

Place one with /setblock → Fill an area with /fill →

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About Lodestone in Minecraft

The lodestone is a navigation block crafted from chiseled stone bricks and a netherite ingot. Using a compass on it binds the compass to point at the lodestone, working across dimensions.

Lodestone Command Examples

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

Lodestone FAQ

What is the item ID for Lodestone?

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

How do I give myself Lodestone in Minecraft?

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

How many Lodestone can stack in one slot?

Lodestone stacks up to 64 per inventory slot.

How do you craft Lodestone?

Lodestone is crafted on a crafting table with 8 chiseled stone bricks and 1 iron ingot, which yields 1 Lodestone.