Where to Find Blast Furnace in Minecraft
A utility block that smelts ores and metal armor/tools at twice the speed of a regular furnace.
Overview
Blast Furnace is a utility item in the Utility Blocks category of Minecraft, and in this guide we cover exactly where to find it and the fastest way to get one. The short answer: look in All Overworld biomes (crafting) and Villages (Armorer houses). Craft using 5 Iron Ingots, 1 Furnace, and 3 Smooth Stone. Finding Blast Furnace is rated easy (2/5): most players can secure it within their first in-game day with basic tools. Practically speaking you will not be searching distant biomes for Blast Furnace: it is a craft at a Crafting Table, so this guide focuses on lining up its ingredients and the best moment to make one.
Primary Location
All Overworld biomes (crafting)
Difficulty
Easy (2/5)
Version Added
1.14
Stack Size
64
Where to Find Blast Furnace
Blast Furnace can turn up across All Overworld biomes (crafting) and Villages (Armorer houses), so the search area spans more than one place depending on which method you use. Smelts ores and metal items 2x faster than a regular furnace. Smooth Stone is made by smelting regular Stone in a furnace. The main non-crafting route is trading with the right villager.
Biomes & Dimensions
- All Overworld biomes (crafting)
- Villages (Armorer houses)
Best Way to Get Blast Furnace
The most reliable way to get Blast Furnace is to craft it at a Crafting Table from Iron Ingot, Furnace, and Smooth Stone, because crafting is repeatable and does not depend on luck. Before you can craft it, gather the ingredients: Iron Ingot (smelt iron ore or raw iron, which peaks around Y 16), Furnace (craft from eight cobblestone), and Smooth Stone (smelt stone blocks in a furnace). Serves as the job site block for Armorer villagers. It stacks to 64, so a single mining or crafting session can comfortably bank a chest's worth for later projects. Worth noting on the version side: Added in 1.14 (Village & Pillage). As a utility block, Blast Furnace is the sort of thing you place once and use constantly, so most players craft an early one and add more as their base grows.
All Methods
- 1Craft using 5 Iron Ingots, 1 Furnace, and 3 Smooth Stone
- 2Found in Armorer villager houses
Crafting Recipe
Station: Crafting Table
Tips for Finding Blast Furnace
- Smelts ores and metal items 2x faster than a regular furnace
- Smooth Stone is made by smelting regular Stone in a furnace
- Serves as the job site block for Armorer villagers
Version History
- Added in 1.14 (Village & Pillage)
Additional Notes
Smelts ores at double speed but uses fuel at double rate. Also serves as the Armorer villager job site block.
Related Items & Guides
Players hunting for Blast Furnace often look for Furnace, Smoker, Iron Pickaxe, and Smithing Table as well, since they share locations, recipes, or a progression path. For full stats and the crafting grid, the dedicated Blast Furnace item page has the complete breakdown.
View the Blast Furnace item pageFrequently Asked Questions
Where do you find Blast Furnace in Minecraft?
Blast Furnace is found in All Overworld biomes (crafting) and Villages (Armorer houses). Craft using 5 Iron Ingots, 1 Furnace, and 3 Smooth Stone.
What is the best way to get Blast Furnace?
Crafting it at a Crafting Table from Iron Ingot, Furnace, and Smooth Stone is the most reliable route because it does not rely on luck.
Can you craft Blast Furnace?
Yes. Blast Furnace is crafted at a Crafting Table using Iron Ingot, Furnace, and Smooth Stone.
How hard is it to find Blast Furnace?
Finding Blast Furnace is rated easy (2 out of 5) — most players can secure it within their first in-game day with basic tools.
Is there an alternative way to get Blast Furnace?
Yes — besides the main method, you can also obtain it by trading with the right villager profession.
When was Blast Furnace added to Minecraft?
Blast Furnace was added in the 1.14 update and is part of the current 1.21 release.