How to make a Lodestone in Minecraft
This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft a lodestone with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.
In Minecraft, a lodestone is a new decoration block that was introduced in the Nether Update.
Let's explore how to make a lodestone.
Supported Platforms
A lodestone is available in the following versions of Minecraft:
Platform | Supported (Version*) |
Java Edition (PC/Mac) | Yes (1.16) |
Pocket Edition (PE) | Yes (1.16.0) |
Xbox 360 | No |
Xbox One | Yes (1.16.0) |
PS3 | No |
PS4 | Yes (1.16.0) |
Wii U | No |
Nintendo Switch | Yes (1.16.0) |
Windows 10 Edition | Yes (1.16.0) |
Education Edition | Yes (1.17.30) |
* 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 Lodestone in Creative Mode
Definitions
- Platform is the platform that applies.
- Version(s) is the Minecraft version numbers where the item can be found in the menu location listed (we have tested and confirmed this version number).
- Creative Menu Location is the location of the item in the Creative Inventory menu.
Required Materials to make a Lodestone
In Minecraft, these are the materials you can use to craft a lodestone:
How to craft a Lodestone 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 Lodestone
In the crafting menu, you should see a crafting area that is made up of a 3x3 crafting grid. To make a lodestone, place 8 chiseled stone bricks and 1 netherite ingot in the 3x3 crafting grid.
When making a lodestone, it is important that the chiseled stone blocks and netherite ingot are placed in the exact pattern as the image below. In the first row, there should be 3 chiseled stone bricks. In the second row, there should be 1 chiseled stone bricks in the first box, 1 netherite ingot in the second box, and 1 chiseled stone bricks in the third box. In the third row, there should be 3 chiseled stone bricks. This is the Minecraft crafting recipe for a lodestone.
Now that you have filled the crafting area with the correct pattern, the lodestone will appear in the box to the right.
3. Move the Lodestone to Inventory
Once you have crafted a lodestone, you need to move the new item to your inventory.
Congratulations, you have made a lodestone in Minecraft!
Item ID and Name
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
In Minecraft, a lodestone has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
Item |
Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value |
Stack Size |
Platform |
Version(s) |
|
Lodestone (minecraft:lodestone) |
|
64 |
Java |
1.16 - 1.20.3 |
Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
In Minecraft, a lodestone has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
Item |
Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value |
Stack Size |
Platform |
Version(s) |
|
Lodestone (minecraft:lodestone) |
0 |
64 |
PE |
1.16.0 - 1.20.50 |
Minecraft Xbox One
In Minecraft, a lodestone has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
Item |
Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value |
Stack Size |
Platform |
Version(s) |
|
Lodestone (minecraft:lodestone) |
0 |
64 |
Xbox One |
1.16.0 - 1.20.50 |
Minecraft PS4
In Minecraft, a lodestone has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
Item |
Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value |
Stack Size |
Platform |
Version(s) |
|
Lodestone (minecraft:lodestone) |
0 |
64 |
PS4 |
1.16.0 - 1.20.50 |
Minecraft Nintendo Switch
In Minecraft, a lodestone has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
Item |
Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value |
Stack Size |
Platform |
Version(s) |
|
Lodestone (minecraft:lodestone) |
0 |
64 |
Switch |
1.16.0 - 1.20.50 |
Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
In Minecraft, a lodestone has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
Item |
Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value |
Stack Size |
Platform |
Version(s) |
|
Lodestone (minecraft:lodestone) |
0 |
64 |
Windows |
1.16.0 - 1.20.50 |
Minecraft Education Edition
In Minecraft, a lodestone has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
Item |
Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value |
Stack Size |
Platform |
Version(s) |
|
Lodestone (minecraft:lodestone) |
0 |
64 |
Education |
1.17.30 - 1.18.32 |
Definitions
- Description is what the item is called and (Minecraft ID Name) is the string value that is used in game commands.
- Data Value (or damage value) identifies the variation of the block if more than one type exists for the Minecraft ID.
- Stack Size is the maximum stack size for this item. While some items in Minecraft are stackable up to 64, other items can only be stacked up to 16 or 1. (NOTE: These stack sizes are for vanilla Minecraft only. If you are running a mod, some mods may change the stack size for an item.)
- Platform is the platform that applies.
- Version(s) is the Minecraft version numbers that the Minecraft ID and Name are valid for.
Give Command for Lodestone
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
Give Command in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.16, 1.17, 1.18, 1.19, 1.20 and 1.20.3, the /give command for Lodestone is:
/give @p lodestone 1
Give Command in Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0 and 1.20.50, the /give command for Lodestone is:
/give @p lodestone 1 0
Give Command in Minecraft Xbox One
In Minecraft Xbox One 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0 and 1.20.50, the /give command for Lodestone is:
/give @p lodestone 1 0
Give Command in Minecraft PS4
In Minecraft PS4 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0 and 1.20.50, the /give command for Lodestone is:
/give @p lodestone 1 0
Give Command in Minecraft Nintendo Switch
In Minecraft Nintendo Switch 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.1, 1.20.0 and 1.20.50, the /give command for Lodestone is:
/give @p lodestone 1 0
Give Command in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0 and 1.20.50, the /give command for Lodestone is:
/give @p lodestone 1 0
Give Command in Minecraft Education Edition
In Minecraft Education Edition 1.17.30 and 1.18.32, the /give command for Lodestone is:
/give @p lodestone 1 0
Videos
Watch this video to learn how the Lodestone Compass and Lodestone work in Minecraft (Nether Update) and never get lost in the Overworld, Nether, or End! This works in both Java Edition and Bedrock Edition (PE, Win10, Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch).
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Things to Do with a Lodestone
Here are some activities that you can do with a lodestone in Minecraft: