Stone Shovel
A stone-tier shovel used to dig dirt, sand, gravel and snow faster, and to create dirt paths. It is crafted from cobblestone and sticks.
Stack Size
Stack Size1
Durability
Durability131
Category
CategoryTools
Version Added
Version AddedAlpha
Item ID
Item IDstone_shovel
Overview
Stone Shovel is a tool in the Tools category of Minecraft, obtained through crafting it. It cannot be stacked, so each Stone Shovel occupies a full inventory slot on its own the way tools and other damageable items do. With a base durability of 131 uses, it can be repaired and enchanted to extend its working life before it breaks. This item was added to the game in the early Alpha development period.
In this database, Stone Shovel sits alongside 34 other Tools entries, each with its own page. Its 131-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. Stone gear is an early upgrade over wood, crafted cheaply from cobblestone and lasting noticeably longer in everyday use. When enchanted, it can carry 6 different enchantments, including Efficiency, Unbreaking, Mending, and Fortune, which together can dramatically change how it performs.
Crafting Recipe
Stone ShovelCrafting TableStation: Crafting Table
How to Obtain
- Crafting
Applicable Enchantments
Click an enchantment to view details on the Enchantments database.
Notes
131 durability. Right-click grass with it to make a dirt path; required to instantly mine snow layers.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get Stone Shovel in Minecraft?
Stone Shovel is crafted at a Crafting Table using Cobblestone and Stick.
What is Stone Shovel used for?
Stone Shovel is a tool used to harvest blocks faster and gather resources. A stone-tier shovel used to dig dirt, sand, gravel and snow faster, and to create dirt paths. It is crafted from cobblestone and sticks.
How many Stone Shovel can you stack?
Stone Shovel does not stack; each one takes up its own inventory slot, which is typical for damageable items like this.
Can Stone Shovel be enchanted?
Yes. Stone Shovel 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 Stone Shovel have?
Stone Shovel has 131 points of durability, meaning it can be used about 131 times before breaking. Unbreaking and Mending can greatly extend or even sustain this durability.
When was Stone Shovel added to Minecraft?
Stone Shovel was added in the early Alpha development period and remains part of the Tools category in the current 1.21 release.