Minecraft is a world full of exciting adventures and opportunities, and if you want to go deeper into the game, you’ll definitely need to know how to craft an anvil. This essential tool helps you enchant, rename, and repair your important items like swords, pickaxes, and tridents. Without it, crafting the perfect weapon or fixing a worn-out tool would be almost impossible.
Creating an anvil isn’t too difficult, but it does require a fair amount of resources, especially iron. Let’s break down the steps to help you create this essential block and keep your tools in top shape.
What You Need to Make an Anvil
To make an anvil in Minecraft, the main material you’ll need is iron. You’ll need a total of 39 iron ingots to craft one anvil. Here’s the breakdown:
- 3 Iron Blocks (each block requires 9 iron ingots)
- 3 Iron Ingots (for the top row in the crafting grid)
This means that, apart from the 3 ingots you keep in their regular form, the remaining 36 ingots must be smelted into blocks of iron. Collecting that much iron might take some time, but it’s worth it for the amazing benefits the anvil offers.
Step-by-Step: Crafting Your Anvil
Once you have all your iron, crafting an anvil is pretty straightforward. Here’s how to do it:
- Open Your Crafting Table: You’ll need a crafting table, as the anvil recipe requires a 3×3 crafting grid.
- Place the Iron Blocks and Ingots: Arrange your iron like this:
- Top row: 3 iron blocks
- Middle row: 1 iron block, 1 iron ingot, 1 iron block
- Bottom row: 3 iron ingots
- Craft the Anvil: After placing the materials in the correct pattern, you’ll see the anvil in the result box. Simply drag it into your inventory.
Using the Anvil
Once you’ve crafted your anvil, you can place it down and start using it to enchant, repair, and rename items. It’s a powerful block for any player who wants to improve their tools and weapons. But there’s one thing to keep in mind: an anvil isn’t indestructible.
Durability of the Anvil
Unlike blocks like crafting tables or chests, an anvil has a limited lifespan. Every time you use the anvil, it has a 12% chance of becoming damaged. The more you use it, the more likely it is to break down. The damage goes through three stages:
- Chipped – Slightly damaged but still usable.
- Damaged – More worn out, and you’ll notice the difference in appearance.
- Destroyed – When the anvil is completely broken and can no longer be used.
However, the process is very slow. It usually takes a lot of uses before your anvil reaches the “destroyed” state. It’s rare for an anvil to break after just a few tries. The deterioration of the block’s appearance will show you that it’s getting weaker.
Repairing the Anvil
Interestingly, even though you can use the anvil to repair tools, you can’t repair the anvil itself. If it breaks, you’ll need to craft a new one from scratch using fresh iron. The good news is that it usually lasts a long time, so you don’t have to worry about constantly replacing it.
Conclusion
Anvils are an essential tool in Minecraft, helping you improve your items and create powerful weapons and tools. While they are a bit costly in terms of resources, they are well worth it. With a little patience and some iron mining, you’ll be able to craft an anvil and enhance your Minecraft experience. Just remember to keep an eye on its durability and replace it when needed.