How do I craft a shield in Minecraft?

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I've been messing around with the new Minecraft 1.9 snapshots but there's one thing I can't seem to figure out: how to craft a shield.

I've looked around but I still can't find out how.

Can anyone please help me out?






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Quick Answer about "How do I craft a shield in Minecraft?"

  • Obtain six wood planks.
  • Obtain one iron ingot.
  • Open your crafting table.
  • Arrange your planks and iron ingot in the crafting table. Put the iron ingot in the middle of the top row. ...
  • Drag the shield from the upper right box to your inventory.
  • Your shield is now ready to use.


  • What materials do you need to make a shield in Minecraft?

    Making a shield is extremely simple. The main ingredients are wood plank blocks and iron ingot. You'll need both the Furnace and Crafting Table to make your shield.

    Can you make a diamond shield in Minecraft?

    The crafting recipe for this shield follows the formula for all shields. Here 6 diamonds and 1 leather are needed.



    Minecraft: How to Make Shield




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