MiscellaneousEasy to Find
Where to Find Name Tag in Minecraft
An item that, when renamed at an anvil and used on a mob, permanently names that mob and prevents it from despawning.
Primary Location
All Overworld biomes (structure chests)
Difficulty
Easy (2/5)
Version Added
1.6.1
Stack Size
64
Where to Look
Biomes & Dimensions
- All Overworld biomes (structure chests)
How to Get Name Tag
- 1Found in Dungeon, Mineshaft, Ancient City, and Woodland Mansion chests
- 2Obtained by fishing (treasure loot)
- 3Sold by Master-level Librarian villagers (20 emeralds)
- 4Cannot be crafted
Tips for Finding Name Tag
- Name at an Anvil before applying to a mob
- Prevents named mobs from despawning, useful for keeping villagers, pets, and other mobs
- Naming a mob 'Dinnerbone' or 'Grumm' flips it upside down (easter egg)
- Fishing with Luck of the Sea enchantment increases name tag drop rate
Additional Notes
Cannot be crafted. Must be renamed at an anvil before use. Naming a mob 'Dinnerbone' flips it upside down.