Shears
Used to harvest wool from sheep, collect leaves, vines, tall grass, and cobwebs without destroying them.
Stack Size
Stack Size1
Durability
Durability238
Category
CategoryTools
Version Added
Version Added1.0
Item ID
Item IDshears
Overview
Shears is a tool in the Tools category of Minecraft, obtained through crafting it. It cannot be stacked, so each Shears occupies a full inventory slot on its own the way tools and other damageable items do. With a base durability of 238 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, Shears sits alongside 34 other Tools entries, each with its own page. Its 238-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. When enchanted, it can carry 4 different enchantments, including Unbreaking, Mending, Efficiency, and Curse of Vanishing, which together can dramatically change how it performs.
Crafting Recipe
ShearsCrafting TableStation: Crafting Table
How to Obtain
- Crafting
Applicable Enchantments
Click an enchantment to view details on the Enchantments database.
Notes
Shearing a sheep yields 1-3 wool without killing it. Can harvest cobwebs as string.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get Shears in Minecraft?
Shears is crafted at a Crafting Table using Iron Ingot.
What is Shears used for?
Shears is a tool used to harvest blocks faster and gather resources. Used to harvest wool from sheep, collect leaves, vines, tall grass, and cobwebs without destroying them.
How many Shears can you stack?
Shears does not stack; each one takes up its own inventory slot, which is typical for damageable items like this.
Can Shears be enchanted?
Yes. Shears can be enchanted with Unbreaking, Mending, Efficiency, and Curse of Vanishing. Apply these at an enchanting table, with enchanted books on an anvil, or through villager trades.
How much durability does Shears have?
Shears has 238 points of durability, meaning it can be used about 238 times before breaking. Unbreaking and Mending can greatly extend or even sustain this durability.
When was Shears added to Minecraft?
Shears was added in the 1.0 full release and remains part of the Tools category in the current 1.21 release.