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Where to Find Grindstone in Minecraft

A utility block that removes enchantments from items (refunding XP) and combines two items of the same type to repair durability.

Overview

Grindstone 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 (Weaponsmith houses). Craft using 2 Sticks, 1 Stone Slab, and 2 Planks. Finding Grindstone is rated very easy (1/5): it is one of the first things a new survival world can supply, needing no special gear or travel. Practically speaking you will not be searching distant biomes for Grindstone: 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

Very Easy (1/5)

Version Added

1.14

Stack Size

64

Where to Find Grindstone

Grindstone can turn up across All Overworld biomes (crafting) and Villages (Weaponsmith houses), so the search area spans more than one place depending on which method you use. Removes enchantments from items and returns some experience points. Repairs two items of the same type by combining their durability. The main non-crafting route is trading with the right villager.

Biomes & Dimensions

  • All Overworld biomes (crafting)
  • Villages (Weaponsmith houses)

Best Way to Get Grindstone

The most reliable way to get Grindstone is to craft it at a Crafting Table from Stick, Stone Slab, and Oak Planks, because crafting is repeatable and does not depend on luck. Before you can craft it, gather the ingredients: Stick (crafted from two planks) and Oak Planks (crafted from any logs). Serves as the job site block for Weaponsmith villagers. Useful for removing Curse of Binding or unwanted enchantments (except Curse of Vanishing, which cannot be removed by grindstone). 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, Grindstone 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

  1. 1Craft using 2 Sticks, 1 Stone Slab, and 2 Planks
  2. 2Found in Weaponsmith villager houses

Crafting Recipe

GrindstoneGrindstoneCrafting Table

Station: Crafting Table

Tips for Finding Grindstone

  • Removes enchantments from items and returns some experience points
  • Repairs two items of the same type by combining their durability
  • Serves as the job site block for Weaponsmith villagers
  • Useful for removing Curse of Binding or unwanted enchantments (except Curse of Vanishing, which cannot be removed by grindstone)

Version History

  • Added in 1.14 (Village & Pillage)

Additional Notes

Returns some XP when removing enchantments. Cannot remove curses. Serves as the Weaponsmith villager job site block.

Related Items & Guides

Players hunting for Grindstone often look for Enchanting Table, Anvil, and Smithing Table as well, since they share locations, recipes, or a progression path. For full stats and the crafting grid, the dedicated Grindstone item page has the complete breakdown.

View the Grindstone item page

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do you find Grindstone in Minecraft?

Grindstone is found in All Overworld biomes (crafting) and Villages (Weaponsmith houses). Craft using 2 Sticks, 1 Stone Slab, and 2 Planks.

What is the best way to get Grindstone?

Crafting it at a Crafting Table from Stick, Stone Slab, and Oak Planks is the most reliable route because it does not rely on luck.

Can you craft Grindstone?

Yes. Grindstone is crafted at a Crafting Table using Stick, Stone Slab, and Oak Planks.

How hard is it to find Grindstone?

Finding Grindstone is rated very easy (1 out of 5) — it is one of the first things a new survival world can supply, needing no special gear or travel.

Is there an alternative way to get Grindstone?

Yes — besides the main method, you can also obtain it by trading with the right villager profession.

When was Grindstone added to Minecraft?

Grindstone was added in the 1.14 update and is part of the current 1.21 release.