Iron Pickaxe
A reliable mid-tier pickaxe. Mines diamond ore, gold ore, emerald ore, and redstone ore.
Stack Size
Stack Size1
Durability
Durability250
Category
CategoryTools
Version Added
Version Added1.0
Item ID
Item IDiron_pickaxe
Overview
Iron Pickaxe is a tool in the Tools category of Minecraft, obtained through crafting it, mob drops (Zombified Piglin), and chest loot. It cannot be stacked, so each Iron Pickaxe occupies a full inventory slot on its own the way tools and other damageable items do. With a base durability of 250 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, Iron Pickaxe sits alongside 34 other Tools entries, each with its own page. Its 250-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. Iron is the dependable mid-game material, striking a practical balance between durability and performance that makes it the workhorse choice for most players. When enchanted, it can carry 6 different enchantments, including Efficiency, Unbreaking, Mending, and Fortune, which together can dramatically change how it performs.
Crafting Recipe
Iron PickaxeCrafting TableStation: Crafting Table
How to Obtain
- Crafting
- Mob drops (Zombified Piglin)
- Chest loot
Applicable Enchantments
Click an enchantment to view details on the Enchantments database.
Notes
Cannot mine ancient debris. The most common pickaxe used by mid-game players.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get Iron Pickaxe in Minecraft?
Iron Pickaxe is crafted at a Crafting Table using Iron Ingot and Stick. It can also be obtained through mob drops (Zombified Piglin) and chest loot.
What is Iron Pickaxe used for?
Iron Pickaxe is a tool used to harvest blocks faster and gather resources. A reliable mid-tier pickaxe. Mines diamond ore, gold ore, emerald ore, and redstone ore.
How many Iron Pickaxe can you stack?
Iron Pickaxe does not stack; each one takes up its own inventory slot, which is typical for damageable items like this.
Can Iron Pickaxe be enchanted?
Yes. Iron Pickaxe 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 Iron Pickaxe have?
Iron Pickaxe has 250 points of durability, meaning it can be used about 250 times before breaking. Unbreaking and Mending can greatly extend or even sustain this durability.
When was Iron Pickaxe added to Minecraft?
Iron Pickaxe was added in the 1.0 full release and remains part of the Tools category in the current 1.21 release.