Iron Ingot

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Iron Ingot is an item in Minecraft. It is crafted from 9 Iron Nugget or 1 Block of Iron. It is used to make Iron Shovel, Saddle, Iron Pickaxe, and 35 more.

Iron Ingots are a metal resource obtained by smelting raw iron in a furnace or blast furnace. They can also be found in chests inside structures such as villages, shipwrecks, bastion remnants, and ancient cities. Additionally, Iron Golems drop Iron Ingots when killed, and zombies, husks, and drowned have a small chance of dropping them.

Iron Ingots are primarily used to craft tools, weapons, and armor, including iron swords, pickaxes, axes, shovels, and hoes. They are also essential for making anvils, buckets, shears, flint and steel, compasses, and minecarts. Iron Ingots are widely used in redstone contraptions, as they are needed for hoppers, pistons, and tripwire hooks.

Due to their versatility and abundance, Iron Ingots are one of the most important resources in Minecraft, serving as the foundation for combat, crafting, automation, and exploration.

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Iron Ingot FAQ

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Iron Ingot is crafted from 9 Iron Nugget or 1 Block of Iron.

Iron Ingot is used to craft Iron Shovel, Saddle, Iron Pickaxe, Iron Axe, Iron Hoe, and 33 more.


Dropped fromThe mob that drops this item. Follow it for its own page. Avg. per killHow likely this appears — the bar compares it at a glance. AmountHow many drop at once when the mob is killed, before any Looting bonus. Looting IHow many drop when the weapon that killed the mob carries Looting I. Looting IIHow many drop when the weapon that killed the mob carries Looting II. Looting IIIHow many drop when the weapon that killed the mob carries Looting III.
Iron GolemIron GolemBest odds	100%	3 - 5	3 - 5	3 - 5	3 - 5
HuskHusk!	1% - 2%	1 (1%)	1 (1%)	1 (2%)	1 (2%)
Zombie VillagerZombie Villager!	1% - 2%	1 (1%)	1 (1%)	1 (2%)	1 (2%)
ZombieZombie!	1% - 2%	1 (1%)	1 (1%)	1 (2%)	1 (2%)


LevelThe villager must reach this trade level before offering this deal. ChanceHow likely this appears — the bar compares it at a glance. StockHow many times you can make this trade before the villager needs to restock. Villager XPExperience the villager earns from this trade — it levels them up toward better offers.
Armorer Armorer	Apprentice	100%	4 × Iron IngotEmerald Emerald	12	+10
Tool Smith Tool Smith	Apprentice	100%	4 × Iron IngotEmerald Emerald	12	+10
Weapon Smith Weapon Smith	Apprentice	100%	4 × Iron IngotEmerald Emerald	12	+10


StructureA place whose chests can contain this item. Follow it for its own page. ChanceHow likely this appears — the bar compares it at a glance. Avg. per ChestThe average number you'll collect per chest opened, counting the empty ones. Avg. Chests to SearchRoughly how many chests of this type you'd open before finding one.
Buried TreasureBuried TreasureBest odds	99.4%	9.29	~1.0
ShipwreckShipwreckTreasure Chests	97.4%	8.10	~1.0
Armorer HouseArmorer House	54.2%	1.50	~1.8
Tool Smith HouseTool Smith House	41.2%	1.56	~2.4
Weapon Smith HouseWeapon Smith House	40.9%	1.54	~2.4
End ShipEnd Ship	38.4%	2.82	~2.6
TempleTemple	37%	1.34	~2.7
End CityEnd City	37.0%	2.70	~2.7
Jungle PyramidJungle Pyramid	37.0%	1.34	~2.7
Bastion RemnantBastion RemnantTreasure Chests	33.7%	2.33	~3.0
Pillager OutpostPillager Outpost	30.5%	0.68	~3.3
Trial ChambersTrial ChambersVaults	29.6%	0.84	~3.4
StrongholdStrongholdStorerooms	28.5%	0.97	~3.5
Trial ChambersTrial ChambersDecorated Pots	28.5%	0.43	~3.5
MineshaftMineshaft	27.3%	0.92	~3.7
StrongholdStrongholdAltars	22.2%	0.72	~4.5
Nether FortressNether Fortress	17.9%	0.58	~5.6
Woodland MansionWoodland Mansion	17.2%	0.46	~5.8
Desert PyramidDesert Pyramid	17.0%	0.55	~5.9
Bastion RemnantBastion RemnantBridge Chests	11.2%	0.75	~8.9
Monster RoomMonster Room	10.2%	0.31	~9.8
Bastion RemnantBastion RemnantGeneric Chests	10.2%	0.37	~9.8


Dropped fromThe mob that drops this item. Follow it for its own page. Avg. per killHow likely this appears — the bar compares it at a glance. AmountHow many drop at once when the mob is killed, before any Looting bonus. Looting IHow many drop when the weapon that killed the mob carries Looting I. Looting IIHow many drop when the weapon that killed the mob carries Looting II. Looting IIIHow many drop when the weapon that killed the mob carries Looting III.
Iron GolemIron GolemBest odds	100%	3 - 5	3 - 5	3 - 5	3 - 5
HuskHusk!	1% - 2%	1 (1%)	1 (1%)	1 (2%)	1 (2%)
Zombie VillagerZombie Villager!	1% - 2%	1 (1%)	1 (1%)	1 (2%)	1 (2%)
ZombieZombie!	1% - 2%	1 (1%)	1 (1%)	1 (2%)	1 (2%)


LevelThe villager must reach this trade level before offering this deal. ChanceHow likely this appears — the bar compares it at a glance. StockHow many times you can make this trade before the villager needs to restock. Villager XPExperience the villager earns from this trade — it levels them up toward better offers.
Armorer Armorer	Apprentice	100%	4 × Iron IngotEmerald Emerald	12	+10
Tool Smith Tool Smith	Apprentice	100%	4 × Iron IngotEmerald Emerald	12	+10
Weapon Smith Weapon Smith	Apprentice	100%	4 × Iron IngotEmerald Emerald	12	+10

Iron Ingot

Iron Ingot FAQ

How do you craft Iron Ingot?

What can you craft with Iron Ingot?

Which mobs drop Iron Ingot?

Iron Ingot is dropped from the following mobs when killed

Which villagers trade Iron Ingot?

Villager trades

How do you get Iron Ingot by smelting?

Which structures contain Iron Ingot?

Found as Loot

Which mobs can you use Iron Ingot on?

Iron Ingot is dropped from the following mobs when killed

Villager trades

Iron Ingot

Iron Ingot FAQ

How do you craft Iron Ingot?

What can you craft with Iron Ingot?

Which mobs drop Iron Ingot?

Iron Ingot is dropped from the following mobs when killed

Which villagers trade Iron Ingot?

Villager trades

How do you get Iron Ingot by smelting?

Which structures contain Iron Ingot?

Found as Loot

Which mobs can you use Iron Ingot on?

Related

Iron Ingot is dropped from the following mobs when killed

Villager trades