Pixel art illustration of a translucent blue water block
Minecraft Java Item ID

Water ID

Water is a liquid block that generates naturally in oceans, rivers, and lakes. It flows and can be used for farming, mob traps, and decoration.

Partial data
Namespaced item ID minecraft:water

Water Item Facts

CategoryNatural Blocks
Maximum stackNot yet verified
Historical numerical ID8

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

Give Command for Water

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

/give @p minecraft:water 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 8 1

Give command syntax by version

Java 1.13+
/give @p minecraft:water 1
Namespaced ID (current format)
Java 1.8–1.12.2
/give @p 8 1 0
Numerical ID + data value
Bedrock Edition
/give @p minecraft:water 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 Water

Finding Water

Water cannot be crafted at a crafting table. It must be obtained through normal gameplay.

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

Build With Water

minecraft:water 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 →

Need a different material? Browse Minecraft Block IDs or compare the related blocks below.

Water Command Examples

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

Water FAQ

What is the item ID for Water?

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

What is the numerical ID for Water?

Water has the historical numerical ID 8, used in Java Edition 1.12.2 and earlier. Current versions use minecraft:water instead.

How do I give myself Water in Minecraft?

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

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