Anvil
A utility block for renaming items, combining enchantments, and repairing tools using raw materials or matching items.
Stack Size
Stack Size64
Durability
N/A
Category
CategoryUtility Blocks
Version Added
Version Added1.4.2
Item ID
Item IDanvil
Overview
Anvil is a block in the Utility Blocks category of Minecraft, obtained through crafting it. A single inventory slot holds a full stack of 64 Anvil. This item was added to the game in version 1.4.2.
In this database, Anvil sits alongside 339 other Utility Blocks entries, each with its own page. Because it stacks to 64, a single chest of Anvil stores up to 1,728 of them and a double chest holds 3,456, which matters when gathering enough for large builds.
Crafting Recipe
AnvilCrafting TableStation: Crafting Table
How to Obtain
- Crafting
Notes
Has a 12% chance of degrading each use. Falls when unsupported. Costs XP levels to use.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get Anvil in Minecraft?
Anvil is crafted at a Crafting Table using Block of Iron and Iron Ingot.
What is Anvil used for?
A utility block for renaming items, combining enchantments, and repairing tools using raw materials or matching items.
How many Anvil can you stack?
Anvil stacks up to 64 per inventory slot, so a full stack is 64 and a double chest holds 3,456 of them.
Can Anvil be enchanted?
No. Anvil cannot be enchanted in vanilla Minecraft.
When was Anvil added to Minecraft?
Anvil was added in version 1.4.2 and remains part of the Utility Blocks category in the current 1.21 release.