How to make a Green Banner in Minecraft
This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft a green banner with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.
In Minecraft, green banners are an important decoration item in your inventory that can be used as a flag or to decorate a shield.
Let's explore how to make a green banner.
Supported Platforms
A green banner is available in the following versions of Minecraft:
| Platform | Supported (Version*) |
|---|---|
 Java Edition (PC/Mac) | Yes (1.8) |
 Pocket Edition (PE) | Yes (1.2) |
 Xbox 360 | Yes (TU43) |
 Xbox One | Yes (CU33) |
 PS3 | Yes (1.36) |
 PS4 | Yes (1.36) |
 Wii U | Yes (Patch 13) |
 Nintendo Switch | Yes |
 Windows 10 Edition | Yes (1.2) |
 Education Edition | Yes (1.0.21) |
* 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 Green Banner in Creative Mode
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
Here is where you can find a green banner in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Java Edition (PC/Mac) | 1.8 - 1.19 |  Decoration Blocks |
| Java Edition (PC/Mac) | 1.19.3 - 1.20 |  Colored Blocks |
| Java Edition (PC/Mac) | 1.19.3 - 1.20 |  Functional Blocks |
Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
Here is where you can find a green banner in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Pocket Edition (PE) | 1.2 - 1.20.0 |  Items |
Minecraft Xbox Editions
Here is where you can find a green banner in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Xbox 360 | TU43 - TU69 |  Decorations |
| Xbox One | CU33 - CU43 | Decorations |
| Xbox One | 1.2.5 - 1.20.0 | Items |
Minecraft PS Editions
Here is where you can find a green banner in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| PS3 | 1.36 - 1.76 | Decorations |
| PS4 | 1.36 - 1.91 | Decorations |
| PS4 | 1.14.0 - 1.20.0 | Items |
Minecraft Nintendo
Here is where you can find a green banner in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wii U | Patch 13 - Patch 38 | Decorations |
| Nintendo Switch | 1.04 - 1.11 | Decorations |
| Nintendo Switch | 1.5.0 - 1.20.0 | Items |
Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
Here is where you can find a green banner in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 10 Edition | 1.2 - 1.20.0 | Items |
Minecraft Education Edition
Here is where you can find a green banner in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Education Edition | 1.0.21 - 1.17.30 | Items |
Required Materials to make a Green Banner
In Minecraft, these are the materials you can use to craft a green banner:
How to craft a Green Banner in Survival Mode
1. Open the Crafting Menu
First, open your crafting table so that you have the 3x3 crafting grid that looks like this:
2. Add Items to make a Green Banner
In the crafting menu, you should see a crafting area that is made up of a 3x3 crafting grid. To make a green banner, place 6 green wool and 1 stick in the 3x3 crafting grid.
When making a green banner, it is important that the green wool and stick are placed in the exact pattern as the image below. In the first row, there should be 3 green wool. In the second row, there should be 3 green wool. In the third row, there should be 1 stick in the middle box. This is the Minecraft crafting recipe for a green banner.
Now that you have filled the crafting area with the correct pattern, the green banner will appear in the box to the right.
3. Move the Green Banner to Inventory
Once you have crafted a green banner, you need to move the new item to your inventory.
Congratulations, you have made a green banner in Minecraft!
Item ID and Name
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
In Minecraft, a green banner has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Banner (minecraft: |
2 | 16 | Java |
1.8 - 1.12 |
| Green Banner (minecraft: |
16 | Java |
1.13 - 1.20.3 |
Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
In Minecraft, a green banner has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Banner (minecraft: |
2 | 16 | PE |
1.2 - 1.20.50 |
Minecraft Xbox One
In Minecraft, a green banner has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Banner (minecraft: |
2 | 16 | Xbox One |
1.6.0 - 1.20.50 |
Minecraft PS4
In Minecraft, a green banner has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Banner (minecraft: |
2 | 16 | PS4 |
1.14.0 - 1.20.50 |
Minecraft Nintendo Switch
In Minecraft, a green banner has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Banner (minecraft: |
2 | 16 | Switch |
1.6.0 - 1.20.50 |
Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
In Minecraft, a green banner has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Banner (minecraft: |
2 | 16 | Windows |
1.2 - 1.20.50 |
Minecraft Education Edition
In Minecraft, a green banner has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Banner (minecraft: |
2 | 16 | Education |
1.0.21 - 1.18.32 |
Give Command for Green Banner
Things to Make with Green Banners
You can use green banners to make items in Minecraft such as:
Things to Do with Green Banners
Here are some activities that you can do with green banners in Minecraft:
Other Banners
Check out these other types of banners that you can make in Minecraft:
- Solid Colors
- Patterns
- Letters
Solid Colored Banners
Patterned Banners
Letter Banners (Letters of the Alphabet)
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