Netherite Shovel
The most durable shovel in the game with 2031 durability. It does not burn in lava or fire.
Stack Size
Stack Size1
Durability
Durability2031
Category
CategoryTools
Version Added
Version Added1.16
Item ID
Item IDnetherite_shovel
Overview
Netherite Shovel is a tool in the Tools category of Minecraft, obtained through smithing. It cannot be stacked, so each Netherite Shovel occupies a full inventory slot on its own the way tools and other damageable items do. With a base durability of 2031 uses, it can be repaired and enchanted to extend its working life before it breaks. This item was added to the game in version 1.16.
In this database, Netherite Shovel sits alongside 34 other Tools entries, each with its own page. Its 2031-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. Netherite gear is the top tier in the game: it is fireproof, floats in lava without burning, and offers the highest durability and combat or mining performance of any material. When enchanted, it can carry 6 different enchantments, including Efficiency, Fortune, Silk Touch, and Unbreaking, which together can dramatically change how it performs.
Crafting Recipe
Netherite ShovelSmithing TableStation: Smithing Table
How to Obtain
- Smithing
Applicable Enchantments
Click an enchantment to view details on the Enchantments database.
Notes
Created by upgrading a Diamond Shovel with a Netherite Upgrade Smithing Template and a Netherite Ingot. Right-clicking grass creates a dirt path.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get Netherite Shovel in Minecraft?
Netherite Shovel is crafted at a Smithing Table using Netherite Upgrade Smithing Template, Netherite Ingot, and Diamond Shovel.
What is Netherite Shovel used for?
Netherite Shovel is a tool used to harvest blocks faster and gather resources. The most durable shovel in the game with 2031 durability. It does not burn in lava or fire.
How many Netherite Shovel can you stack?
Netherite Shovel does not stack; each one takes up its own inventory slot, which is typical for damageable items like this.
Can Netherite Shovel be enchanted?
Yes. Netherite Shovel can be enchanted with Efficiency, Fortune, Silk Touch, 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 Netherite Shovel have?
Netherite Shovel has 2031 points of durability, meaning it can be used about 2031 times before breaking. Unbreaking and Mending can greatly extend or even sustain this durability.
When was Netherite Shovel added to Minecraft?
Netherite Shovel was added in version 1.16 and remains part of the Tools category in the current 1.21 release.