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. With a base durability of 1561 uses, it can be repaired and enchanted.
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. Of the 3 kinds of generated chest that can hold it, bastion hoglin stable chests are the best bet at about 15% per chest.
Crafting Recipe
Crafting
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 from Diamond and Stick, at a Crafting Table.
What is Diamond Shovel used for?
Diamond Shovel is a crafting ingredient, and Diamond Shovel goes into Netherite Shovel.
How many Diamond Shovel can you stack?
One Diamond Shovel per slot, since Diamond Shovel does not stack, and every Diamond Shovel costs 1 Diamond and 2 Stick. A shulker box of Diamond Shovel tops out at 27, one per slot.
Can Diamond Shovel be enchanted?
Yes, and there are 6 to choose from on Diamond Shovel: Efficiency, Unbreaking, and Mending, all on Diamond Shovel, plus Fortune, Silk Touch, and Curse of Vanishing.
How much durability does Diamond Shovel have?
Diamond Shovel has 1561 points of durability, so it lasts about 1561 uses. 1561 is where diamond stops, and Diamond Shovel sits on that ceiling next to Diamond Pickaxe, Diamond Sword, Diamond Axe, and Diamond Hoe. Two enchantments touch that bar on Diamond Shovel: Unbreaking stretches what Diamond Shovel has, Mending puts it back as you collect experience.
Where do you find Diamond Shovel in chests?
Diamond Shovel is chest loot in bastion hoglin stable chests (about 15%), end city chests (about 13%), and bastion chests (roughly 1 in 15). Those odds on Diamond Shovel are per chest, and Luck moves Diamond Shovel no higher.
When was Diamond Shovel added to Minecraft?
Diamond Shovel was added in the 1.0 full release.