How to make a Water Bucket in Minecraft
This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft a water bucket with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.
In Minecraft, a bucket of water is one of the many basic items that you can make.
Let's explore how to make a water bucket.
Supported Platforms
A water bucket is available in the following versions of Minecraft:
Platform | Supported (Version*) |
---|---|
Java Edition (PC/Mac) | Yes |
Pocket Edition (PE) | Yes (0.7.0) |
Xbox 360 | Yes |
Xbox One | Yes |
PS3 | Yes |
PS4 | Yes |
Wii U | Yes |
Nintendo Switch | Yes |
Windows 10 Edition | Yes |
Education Edition | Yes |
* The version that it was added or removed, if applicable.
NOTE: Pocket Edition (PE), Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Windows 10 Edition are now called Bedrock Edition. We will continue to show them individually for version history.
Where to find a Water Bucket in Creative Mode
Required Materials to make a Water Bucket
In Minecraft, these are the materials you can use to craft a water bucket:
How to get a Water Bucket in Survival Mode
You can add a water bucket to your inventory in Survival mode by filling a bucket with water. So let's get started!
1. Find Water
First, you need to find a source of water in your Minecraft world.
2. Hold a Bucket
Next, select a bucket in your hotbar so that you are holding it in your hand.
3. Fill the Bucket with Water
While standing in front of the water, fill up the bucket with water. The game control to collect the water in the bucket depends on the version of Minecraft:
- For Java Edition (PC/Mac), right click on the water.
- For Pocket Edition (PE), you tap on the water.
- For Xbox 360 and Xbox One, press the LT button on the Xbox controller.
- For PS3 and PS4, press the L2 button on the PS controller.
- For Wii U, press the ZL button on the gamepad.
- For Nintendo Switch, press the ZL button on the controller.
- For Windows 10 Edition, right click on the water.
- For Education Edition, right click on the water.
You will see the message "Water Bucket" appear on the screen and your bucket will turn blue with water.
Congratulations, you have made a water bucket in Minecraft!
Item ID and Name
Give Command for Water Bucket
Things to Make with a Water Bucket
You can use a water bucket to make items in Minecraft such as:
Things to Do with a Water Bucket
Here are some activities that you can do with a water bucket in Minecraft:
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