Name Tag
An item that, when renamed at an anvil and used on a mob, permanently names that mob and prevents it from despawning.
Stack Size
Stack Size64
Durability
DurabilityN/A
Category
CategoryMiscellaneous
Version Added
Version Added1.6.1
Item ID
name_tag
Overview
Name Tag is an item in the Miscellaneous category of Minecraft, obtained through Dungeon chest loot, Mineshaft chest loot, fishing (treasure), and trading (Librarian). A single inventory slot holds a full stack of 64 Name Tag.
Of the 2 kinds of generated chest that can hold it, abandoned mineshaft chests are the best bet at about 42% per chest.
How to Obtain
- Dungeon chest loot
- Mineshaft chest loot
- Fishing (treasure)
- Trading (Librarian)
Notes
Cannot be crafted. Must be renamed at an anvil before use. Naming a mob 'Dinnerbone' flips it upside down.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get Name Tag in Minecraft?
Name Tag is obtained through Dungeon chest loot, Mineshaft chest loot, fishing (treasure), and trading (Librarian). No crafting recipe exists for Name Tag. The best odds are abandoned mineshaft chests, about 42% per chest.
What is Name Tag used for?
An item that, when renamed at an anvil and used on a mob, permanently names that mob and prevents it from despawning.
How many Name Tag can you stack?
Name Tag stacks up to 64 per inventory slot, so a full stack is 64 and a double chest holds 3,456 of them.
Where do you find Name Tag in chests?
Name Tag is chest loot in abandoned mineshaft chests (about 42%) and dungeon chests (about 25%). Those odds come from the loot tables themselves, so they are per chest, without any Luck.
When was Name Tag added to Minecraft?
Name Tag was added in version 1.6.1.