Diamond Shovel
The best shovel for digging dirt, sand, gravel, and snow. Can create paths on grass blocks.
Stack Size
Stack Size1
Durability
Durability1561
Category
CategoryTools
Version Added
Version Added1.0
Item ID
Item IDdiamond_shovel
Overview
Diamond Shovel is a tool in the Tools category of Minecraft, obtained through crafting it. It cannot be stacked, so each Diamond Shovel occupies a full inventory slot on its own the way tools and other damageable items do. With a base durability of 1561 uses, it can be repaired and enchanted to extend its working life before it breaks. This item was added to the game in the 1.0 full release.
In this database, Diamond Shovel sits alongside 34 other Tools entries, each with its own page. Its 1561-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. Diamond gear is high tier, capable of handling the toughest blocks and mobs, and any diamond tool or armor piece can be upgraded to Netherite at a smithing table. Diamond Shovel additionally serves as a crafting ingredient for Netherite Shovel. When enchanted, it can carry 6 different enchantments, including Efficiency, Unbreaking, Mending, and Fortune, which together can dramatically change how it performs.
Crafting Recipe
Diamond ShovelCrafting TableStation: Crafting Table
Used to Craft
Diamond Shovel is a crafting ingredient for 1 other item in Minecraft. Each one links to its own recipe and details page.
Netherite ShovelHow to Obtain
- Crafting
Applicable Enchantments
Click an enchantment to view details on the Enchantments database.
Notes
Right-clicking grass blocks creates a dirt path. Can be upgraded to netherite.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get Diamond Shovel in Minecraft?
Diamond Shovel is crafted at a Crafting Table using Diamond and Stick.
What is Diamond Shovel used for?
Diamond Shovel is a crafting ingredient used to make Netherite Shovel.
How many Diamond Shovel can you stack?
Diamond Shovel does not stack; each one takes up its own inventory slot, which is typical for damageable items like this.
Can Diamond Shovel be enchanted?
Yes. Diamond Shovel can be enchanted with Efficiency, Unbreaking, Mending, Fortune, Silk Touch, and Curse of Vanishing. Apply these at an enchanting table, with enchanted books on an anvil, or through villager trades.
How much durability does Diamond Shovel have?
Diamond Shovel has 1561 points of durability, meaning it can be used about 1561 times before breaking. Unbreaking and Mending can greatly extend or even sustain this durability.
When was Diamond Shovel added to Minecraft?
Diamond Shovel was added in the 1.0 full release and remains part of the Tools category in the current 1.21 release.