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Block of Iron

Blocks Building & terrain

A block of iron is a solid metal storage and construction block crafted from nine refined iron ingots.

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Versioned source data

Edition availability

01

Java Edition

Source version 26.1
Registry ID
90
Source display name
Block of Iron
Maximum stack
64

Bedrock Edition

Source version 1.26.60
Registry ID
42
Source display name
Block of Iron
Maximum stack
64
Component-based
No
Source version tag
Unclassified by source

From the recipe registry

Crafting recipe

Java · 26.1

Block of Iron1 crafted

Recipe data is supplied for Java Edition only in this source. Bedrock recipes are not inferred.

Field guide

Item details

How to obtain

  • Crafted from nine iron ingots filling all slots in a 3x3 crafting grid. Source
  • Generates naturally in woodland mansion secret rooms, pillager outposts, and trail ruins. Source

Practical uses

  • Serves as an activating mineral block for beacon pyramids (requiring up to 164 blocks for a full tier-4 beacon). Source
  • Placed in a T-shape with a carved pumpkin on top to construct a defensive Iron Golem. Source

Mechanics

  • Can be uncrafted back into nine iron ingots at any time; has high blast resistance of 6.0 and requires a stone pickaxe or better. Source
Iron Ingot Beacon Carved Pumpkin Anvil

Reverse recipe lookup · Java · 26.1

Used In · Crafting recipes

Used in 2 outputs

Recorded Java recipe outputs that use Block of Iron. Bedrock recipe data is not included.

Anvil 1 recorded recipe
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Uses Block of Iron × 3 · makes 1 Anvil

Anvil1 crafted