ArmorVery Easy to FindCraftable
Where to Find Shield in Minecraft
A defensive item held in the off-hand that blocks incoming melee and projectile attacks when raised.
Primary Location
All Overworld biomes
Difficulty
Very Easy (1/5)
Version Added
1.9
Stack Size
1
Durability
336
Where to Look
Biomes & Dimensions
- All Overworld biomes
How to Get Shield
- 1Craft using 6 Planks and 1 Iron Ingot
Crafting Recipe
Oak Planks
Iron Ingot
Oak Planks
Oak Planks
Oak Planks
Oak Planks
Oak Planks
ShieldCrafting Table
Station: Crafting Table
Tips for Finding Shield
- Blocks melee attacks, arrows, and explosions when held in the off-hand and crouching
- Can be customized with a banner on a crafting table
- Axes disable shields for 5 seconds when hitting a blocking player
- Iron Ingots are easy to find: smelt iron ore (peaks at Y 16) or check village chests
Version History
- Added in 1.9 (Combat Update)
Additional Notes
Blocks all frontal damage when crouching. Can be decorated with banners. Disabled briefly by axe attacks.