Original pixel art Stone Sword icon with a gray blade and dark hilt

Minecraft Java Item ID

Stone Sword ID

Stone Sword deals 5 damage and is an early-game weapon. It is crafted from 2 cobblestone and a stick.

✓ Verified for Java Edition 26.2

Namespaced item ID minecraft:stone_sword

Stone Sword Item Facts

CategoryCombat

Maximum stack1

Available inSurvival and Creative

Historical numerical ID272

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

Give Command for Stone Sword

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

/give @p minecraft:stone_sword 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 272 1

Give command syntax by version

Java 1.13+

/give @p minecraft:stone_sword 1

Namespaced ID (current format)

Java 1.8–1.12.2

/give @p 272 1 0

Numerical ID + data value

Bedrock Edition

/give @p minecraft:stone_sword 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 Stone Sword

Crafting Recipe

Cobbled Deepslate

Stick

Crafting table recipe — makes 1 × Stone Sword.

Blackstone

Stick

Crafting table recipe — makes 1 × Stone Sword.

Cobblestone

Stick

Crafting table recipe — makes 1 × Stone Sword.

More Ways to Get It

The Stone Sword is crafted from two cobblestone and one stick, and stone-tier variants such as blackstone or cobbled deepslate work interchangeably. It deals 5 attack damage at 1.6 attack speed with 131 durability—more than double the lifespan of a wooden sword—making it the standard early-game weapon before iron.

Mine at least two cobblestone with any pickaxe.
Place the two cobblestone vertically in the middle column of a Crafting Table with one stick below.
Carry it through your first mining trips, then move up to an Iron Sword once smelting is running.

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

Stone Sword Command Examples

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

Compatible Enchantments for Stone Sword

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

What Is Stone Sword Used For?

Cobblestone

Two blocks of cobblestone—or blackstone or cobbled deepslate—form the blade.

Stick

One stick completes the classic sword pattern shared by all tiers.

Iron Sword

The next upgrade: 6 damage and 250 durability once you have smelted iron.

Shield

Pair the sword with an off-hand shield to block skeleton arrows and creeper blasts.

Stone Sword FAQ

What is the item ID for Stone Sword?

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

What is the numerical ID for Stone Sword?

Stone Sword has the historical numerical ID 272, used in Java Edition 1.12.2 and earlier. Current versions use minecraft:stone_sword instead.

How do I give myself Stone Sword in Minecraft?

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

How many Stone Sword can stack in one slot?

Stone Sword stacks up to 1 per inventory slot.

How do you craft Stone Sword?

Stone Sword is crafted on a crafting table with 2 cobbled deepslates and 1 stick, which yields 1 Stone Sword.