Nautilus Shell
Nautilus Shell drops from the Nautilus: 5% per kill without Looting. Its ID is minecraft:nautilus_shell and it stacks to 64. Every source and exact chance below comes from the Java 26.3 game files.
Where to find Nautilus Shell
CalculatedEvery mob, chest, block and villager that gives Nautilus Shell, with the exact chance per kill, chest or trade.
| Source | How | Chance | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fishing (treasure) | Gameplay | 16.7% | 1 |
 Nautilus | Mob drops | 5% → 8% with Looting III | 1 |
| Fishing | Gameplay | 0.83% | 1 |
| Wandering Trader | Villager trade | 5× Emerald | 1 |
Small chances are per kill or per chest: 1 in 120 means you'd expect one in that many on average.
Plan Nautilus Shell in the Crafting Planner
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Nautilus Shell ID and give command
The item ID is minecraft:nautilus_shell. Paste this in chat (cheats on) to get one:
/give @p minecraft:nautilus_shellNautilus Shell in other languages
| English | Nautilus Shell |
|---|---|
| French (France) | Coquille de nautile |
| European Spanish | Caparazón de nautilo |
| German (Germany) | Nautilusschale |
| Korean (South Korea) | 앵무조개 껍데기 |
| Polish (Poland) | Muszla łodzika |
| Brazilian Portuguese | Concha de Náutilo |
| Turkish (Türkiye) | Notilus Kabuğu |
| Chinese (China) | 鹦鹉螺壳 |
| Vietnamese (Vietnam) | Vỏ ốc anh vũ |
| Japanese (Japan) | オウムガイの殻 |
| Russian (Russia) | Раковина наутилуса |
| Thai (Thailand) | เปลือกหอยงวงช้าง |
| Italian (Italy) | Conchiglia di nautilo |
| Czech (Czechia) | Ulita loděnky |
| Arabic (United Arab Emirates) | صدفة النوتي |
| Chinese (Taiwan) | 鸚鵡螺殼 |
| Indonesian (Indonesia) | Cangkang Nautilus |
Data: Minecraft Java Edition 26.3 game files. How we source this
Nautilus Shell can't be crafted; the main source is the Nautilus (5% per kill). It's used in 1 other recipe. One villager trade also gives it.
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Nautilus Shell FAQ (Java 26.3)
What drops Nautilus Shell in Minecraft?
Nautilus (5%) (chance per kill without Looting).
What is Nautilus Shell used for in Minecraft?
Nautilus Shell is an ingredient in 1 recipe, including Conduit.
What is the item ID of Nautilus Shell?
The ID is minecraft:nautilus_shell. Use /give @p minecraft:nautilus_shell to get one with cheats enabled.