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Iron Pickaxe

Iron Pickaxe is crafted at a Crafting Table from 3× Iron Ingot, 2× Stick. Its ID is minecraft:iron_pickaxe and it stacks to 1. Every recipe, use and drop chance below comes from the Java 26.3 game files.

ID
iron_pickaxe
Made at
Crafting Table3× Iron Ingot, 2× Stick
Stack size
1
Durability
250
Attack damage
41.2 attacks/s

How to make Iron Pickaxe

Game data

The recipe exactly as it appears in the game. Hover or tap an ingredient to see its name.

Iron Pickaxe stats

Game data
Attack Damage
4
Attack Speed
1.2 full charge every 0.83 s
Durability
250
Mining speed
6
Enchantability
14
Repaired with
Iron Ingot
Stack size
1
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Where to find Iron Pickaxe

Calculated

Every mob, chest, block and villager that gives Iron Pickaxe, with the exact chance per kill, chest or trade.

SourceHowChanceCount
Village chest: toolsmith houseChest loot41.2%1–8
Village chest: weaponsmith houseChest loot22.9%1–8
End CityChest loot12.7%1–6
StrongholdChest loot11.9%1–3
MineshaftChest loot7.04%1
StrongholdChest loot3.97%1–4
ToolsmithVillager trade Journeyman3× Emerald1
Wandering TraderVillager trade 1× Emerald1

What Iron Pickaxe is used for

Iron Pickaxe is an ingredient in 1 recipe.

Enchantments for Iron Pickaxe

6 enchantments can go on Iron Pickaxe (anvil or enchanting table).

Find the cheapest order to combine them →

Advancements

Iron Pickaxe ID and give command

The item ID is minecraft:iron_pickaxe. Paste this in chat (cheats on) to get one:

/give @p minecraft:iron_pickaxe
Iron Pickaxe in other languages
EnglishIron Pickaxe
French (France)Pioche en fer
European SpanishPico de hierro
German (Germany)Eisenspitzhacke
Korean (South Korea)철 곡괭이
Polish (Poland)Żelazny kilof
Brazilian PortuguesePicareta de Ferro
Turkish (Türkiye)Demir Kazma
Chinese (China)铁镐
Vietnamese (Vietnam)Cuốc chim sắt
Japanese (Japan)鉄のツルハシ
Russian (Russia)Железная кирка
Thai (Thailand)อีเต้อเหล็ก
Italian (Italy)Piccone di ferro
Czech (Czechia)Železný krumpáč
Arabic (United Arab Emirates)معول حديدي
Chinese (Taiwan)鐵鎬
Indonesian (Indonesia)Beliung Besi

Data: Minecraft Java Edition 26.3 game files. How we source this

Iron Pickaxe is crafted at a Crafting Table from 3× Iron Ingot, 2× Stick. It's used in 2 other recipes. 2 villager trades also give it.

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Iron Pickaxe FAQ (Java 26.3)

How do you make Iron Pickaxe in Minecraft?

Put 3× Iron Ingot, 2× Stick in a crafting table in the pattern shown above; it makes 1.

Where can you find Iron Pickaxe in Minecraft?

Iron Pickaxe is in the chests of: Village chest: toolsmith house, Village chest: weaponsmith house, End City, Stronghold.

What is Iron Pickaxe used for in Minecraft?

Iron Pickaxe is an ingredient in 2 recipes, including Iron Nugget.

What is the item ID of Iron Pickaxe?

The ID is minecraft:iron_pickaxe. Use /give @p minecraft:iron_pickaxe to get one with cheats enabled.

How much durability does Iron Pickaxe have?

Iron Pickaxe has 250 durability in Java Edition 26.3; Unbreaking and Mending make it last longer.