Brush
Used on suspicious sand and suspicious gravel to extract buried archaeological items like pottery sherds and armor trims.
Stack Size
Stack Size1
Durability
Durability64
Category
CategoryTools
Version Added
Version Added1.20
Item ID
Item IDbrush
Overview
Brush is a tool in the Tools category of Minecraft, obtained through crafting it. It cannot be stacked, so each Brush occupies a full inventory slot on its own the way tools and other damageable items do. With a base durability of 64 uses, it can be repaired and enchanted to extend its working life before it breaks. This item was added to the game in version 1.20.
In this database, Brush sits alongside 34 other Tools entries, each with its own page. Its 64-point durability sets how many actions it survives before breaking, and pairing it with Unbreaking multiplies that effective lifespan while Mending repairs it from collected experience. When enchanted, it can carry 3 different enchantments, including Unbreaking, Mending, and Curse of Vanishing, which together can dramatically change how it performs.
Crafting Recipe
BrushCrafting TableStation: Crafting Table
How to Obtain
- Crafting
Applicable Enchantments
Click an enchantment to view details on the Enchantments database.
Notes
Part of the archaeology system. Use on suspicious blocks found in Trail Ruins, Desert Temples, and Ocean Ruins.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get Brush in Minecraft?
Brush is crafted at a Crafting Table using Feather, Copper Ingot, and Stick.
What is Brush used for?
Brush is a tool used to harvest blocks faster and gather resources. Used on suspicious sand and suspicious gravel to extract buried archaeological items like pottery sherds and armor trims.
How many Brush can you stack?
Brush does not stack; each one takes up its own inventory slot, which is typical for damageable items like this.
Can Brush be enchanted?
Yes. Brush can be enchanted with Unbreaking, Mending, and Curse of Vanishing. Apply these at an enchanting table, with enchanted books on an anvil, or through villager trades.
How much durability does Brush have?
Brush has 64 points of durability, meaning it can be used about 64 times before breaking. Unbreaking and Mending can greatly extend or even sustain this durability.
When was Brush added to Minecraft?
Brush was added in version 1.20 and remains part of the Tools category in the current 1.21 release.