Minecraft Java Item ID

Shield ID

Shield is a defensive item that blocks attacks. It is crafted from 6 planks and 1 iron ingot and can be customized with banners.

✓ Verified for Java Edition 26.2

Namespaced item ID minecraft:shield

Shield Item Facts

CategoryCombat

Maximum stack1

Available inSurvival and Creative

Historical numerical ID442

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

Give Command for Shield

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

/give @p minecraft:shield 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 442 1

Give command syntax by version

Java 1.13+

/give @p minecraft:shield 1

Namespaced ID (current format)

Java 1.8–1.12.2

/give @p 442 1 0

Numerical ID + data value

Bedrock Edition

/give @p minecraft:shield 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 Shield

Crafting Recipe

Cherry Planks	Iron Ingot	Cherry Planks
Cherry Planks	Cherry Planks	Cherry Planks
	Cherry Planks

Crafting table recipe — makes 1 × Shield.

Bamboo Planks	Iron Ingot	Bamboo Planks
Bamboo Planks	Bamboo Planks	Bamboo Planks
	Bamboo Planks

Crafting table recipe — makes 1 × Shield.

Mangrove Planks	Iron Ingot	Mangrove Planks
Mangrove Planks	Mangrove Planks	Mangrove Planks
	Mangrove Planks

Crafting table recipe — makes 1 × Shield.

Shield has 12 crafting recipes in the source data; the first 3 are shown.

More Ways to Get It

Craft a Shield from six planks and one iron ingot. Hold it in the off-hand or main hand and use it to block incoming attacks from the protected direction.

Collect six planks and one iron ingot.
Use a Crafting Table to craft the Shield.
Equip it in your off-hand when you want defensive access alongside a weapon or tool.

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

Shield Tool and Armor Stats

Max durability336 uses

Repair withOak Planks or Spruce Planks or Birch Planks or Jungle Planks or Acacia Planks or Cherry Planks or Dark Oak Planks or Pale Oak Planks or Mangrove Planks or Bamboo Planks or Crimson Planks or Warped Planks

EnchantableYes

Shield Command Examples

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

Compatible Enchantments for Shield

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