Anvils are not necessary until you are prepared to upgrade your armor, tools, and weapons to have the best enchantments possible because of how expensive they can be to players with new worlds.
The only blocks in Minecraft that are affected by gravity are anvils, along with gravel, sand, and the dragon’s egg. As a result, they fall through the air until they touch a solid block. Falling anvils can be used as (expensive) projectiles because they can harm a player if they are struck by one. Even if anvils fall from a height of 40 blocks, they can still deal up to 20 hearts of damage.
- First, place three blocks of iron in the top row of the crafting area.
- Then, place an iron ingot in the middle cell of the second row.
- Finally, fill the bottommost row of the crafting table by placing iron ingots in each cell. And voila!
Where to find an Anvil in Creative Mode
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Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
An anvil can be located in the Creative Inventory menu at the following location:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Java Edition (PC/Mac) | 1.8 – 1.19 |  Decoration Blocks |
| Java Edition (PC/Mac) | 1.19.3 | Functional Blocks |
Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
An anvil can be located in the Creative Inventory menu at the following location:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Pocket Edition (PE) | 0.14.1 – 1.1.3 | Decorations |
| Pocket Edition (PE) | 1.2 – 1.19.51 | Items |
An anvil can be located in the Creative Inventory menu at the following location:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Xbox 360 | TU35 – TU69 | Miscellaneous |
| Xbox One | CU23 – CU43 | Miscellaneous |
| Xbox One | 1.2.5 – 1.19.51 | Items |
An anvil can be located in the Creative Inventory menu at the following location:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| PS3 | 1.26 – 1.76 | Miscellaneous |
| PS4 | 1.26 – 1.91 | Miscellaneous |
| PS4 | 1.14.0 – 1.19.51 | Items |
An anvil can be located in the Creative Inventory menu at the following location:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wii U | Patch 3 – Patch 38 | Miscellaneous |
| Nintendo Switch | 1.04 – 1.11 | Miscellaneous |
| Nintendo Switch | 1.5.0 – 1.19.51 | Items |
Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
An anvil can be located in the Creative Inventory menu at the following location:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 10 Edition | 0.14.1 – 1.1.3 | Decorations |
| Windows 10 Edition | 1.2 – 1.19.51 | Items |
An anvil can be located in the Creative Inventory menu at the following location:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Education Edition | 0.14.2 – 1.0.18 | Decorations |
| Education Edition | 1.0.21 – 1.17.30 | Items |
- Platform is the platform that applies.
- The item can be found in the menu location specified in the version(s) (we have tested and verified this version number).
- The item’s location in the Creative Inventory menu is indicated by its Creative Menu Location.
Required Materials to make an Anvil
The following resources can be used to create an anvil in the game Minecraft:
How to craft an Anvil in Survival Mode
Open your crafting table so that you have the following 3×3 crafting grid:
Add Items to make an Anvil
You should see a crafting area with a 3×3 crafting grid in the crafting menu. Place three iron blocks and four iron ingots in the 3×3 crafting grid to create an anvil.
When building an anvil, it’s crucial to arrange the iron blocks and iron ingots exactly as shown below. There ought to be three iron blocks in the first row. The middle box in the second row should contain one iron ingot, while the first and third boxes should be empty. In the third row, there should be 3 iron ingots. This is the Minecraft crafting recipe for an anvil.
The anvil will now appear in the box to the right once you have correctly filled the crafting area with the pattern.
Move the Anvil to Inventory
You must add the newly created anvil to your inventory once you have finished crafting it.
Congratulations, you have made an anvil in Minecraft!
Item ID and Name
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Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
An anvil in Minecraft has the following Name, ID, and DataValue values:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) | MinecraftID | Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anvil (minecraft:anvil) | 145 | 0 | 64 |  Java |
1.8 – 1.12 |
| Anvil (minecraft:anvil) | 145 | 64 | Java |
1.13 – 1.19.3 |
Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
An anvil in Minecraft has the following Name, ID, and DataValue values:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) | MinecraftID | Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anvil (minecraft:anvil) | 145 | 0 | 64 |  PE |
1.0 – 1.19.51 |
An anvil in Minecraft has the following Name, ID, and DataValue values:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) | MinecraftID | Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anvil (minecraft:anvil) | 145 | 0 | 64 |  Xbox One |
1.6.0 – 1.19.51 |
An anvil in Minecraft has the following Name, ID, and DataValue values:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) | MinecraftID | Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anvil (minecraft:anvil) | 145 | 0 | 64 |  PS4 |
1.14.0 – 1.19.51 |
An anvil in Minecraft has the following Name, ID, and DataValue values:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) | MinecraftID | Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anvil (minecraft:anvil) | 145 | 0 | 64 |  Switch |
1.6.0 – 1.19.51 |
Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
An anvil in Minecraft has the following Name, ID, and DataValue values:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) | MinecraftID | Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anvil (minecraft:anvil) | 145 | 0 | 64 |  Windows |
1.0 – 1.19.51 |
An anvil in Minecraft has the following Name, ID, and DataValue values:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) | MinecraftID | Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anvil (minecraft:anvil) | 145 | 0 | 64 |  Education |
1.0 – 1.18.32 |
- The item’s name is described, and the string value used in game commands is (Minecraft ID Name).
- Minecraft ID is the Internal number for the item.
- If more than one type of block exists for the Minecraft ID, the Data Value (or damage value) identifies the variation of the block.
- Stack Size is the maximum stack size for this item. In Minecraft, some items can be stacked up to 64 times, but others can only be stacked up to 16 or 1. (NOTE: These stack sizes are for vanilla Minecraft only. Some mods may alter the item’s stack size if you are running one. ).
- Platform is the platform that applies.
- The Minecraft ID and Name are valid for the version(s) listed as Version(s).
Give Command for Anvil
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Give Command in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1. 13, 1. 14, 1. 15, 1. 16, 1. 17, 1. 18, 1. 19 and 1. 19. 3, the /give command for Anvil is:
In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1. 8, 1. 9, 1. 10, 1. 11 and 1. 12, the /give command for Anvil is:
Give Command in Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) 1. 12. 0, 1. 13. 0, 1. 14. 0, 1. 16. 0, 1. 17. 0, 1. 18. 0, 1. 19. 0 and 1. 19. 51, the /give command for Anvil is:
Give Command in Minecraft Xbox One
In Minecraft Xbox One 1. 12. 0, 1. 13. 0, 1. 14. 0, 1. 16. 0, 1. 17. 0, 1. 18. 0, 1. 19. 0 and 1. 19. 51, the /give command for Anvil is:
Give Command in Minecraft PS4
In Minecraft PS4 1. 14. 0, 1. 16. 0, 1. 17. 0, 1. 18. 0, 1. 19. 0 and 1. 19. 51, the /give command for Anvil is:
Give Command in Minecraft Nintendo Switch
In Minecraft Nintendo Switch 1. 12. 0, 1. 13. 0, 1. 14. 0, 1. 16. 0, 1. 17. 0, 1. 18. 0, 1. 19. 1 and 1. 19. 51, the /give command for Anvil is:
Give Command in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition 1. 12. 0, 1. 13. 0, 1. 14. 0, 1. 16. 0, 1. 17. 0, 1. 18. 0, 1. 19. 0 and 1. 19. 51, the /give command for Anvil is:
Give Command in Minecraft Education Edition
In Minecraft Education Edition 1. 0, 1. 4. 0, 1. 7. 0, 1. 9. 0, 1. 12. 0, 1. 12. 60, 1. 14. 31, 1. 17. 30 and 1. 18. 32, the /give command for Anvil is:
Things to Make with Anvils
In Minecraft, anvils can be used to create things like:
Things to Do with Anvils
The following are some things you can do in Minecraft with anvils:
You can make other anvils in Minecraft such as:
How to Make an Anvil in Minecraft Survival (Recipe Tutorial)
FAQ
How to craft paper in Minecraft?
An anvil can sustain damage on it three times before it is destroyed, and the damage is visible. An anvil can be used approximately 25 times before it is destroyed, but this number can vary greatly depending on your luck.
How many times can you use an anvil?
In Minecraft, anvils are primarily used to fix any equipment you may have. However, in order to fix something, you need to fix two of the same thing. Anvils also come in handy when combining enchantments. Similar to how a tool or a weapon would deteriorate with use, an anvil does too.
