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How to make Raw Iron in Minecraft

This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft raw iron with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.

In Minecraft, raw iron is a new item that was introduced in the Caves & Cliffs Update: Part I. Raw iron is an item that you can not make with a crafting table or furnace. Instead, you need to find and gather this item in the game.

raw iron

Let's explore how to add raw iron to your inventory.

Supported Platforms

Raw iron is available in the following versions of Minecraft:

Platform	Supported (Version*)
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	Yes (1.17)
Pocket Edition (PE)	Yes (1.17.0)
Xbox 360	No
Xbox One	Yes (1.17.0)
PS3	No
PS4	Yes (1.17.0)
Wii U	No
Nintendo Switch	Yes (1.17.0)
Windows 10 Edition	Yes (1.17.0)
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 Raw Iron in Creative Mode

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

Here is where you can find raw iron in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	1.17 - 1.19	Miscellaneous
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	1.19.3 - 1.20	Ingredients

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

Here is where you can find raw iron in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Pocket Edition (PE)	1.17.0 - 1.20.0	Items

Minecraft Xbox Editions

Here is where you can find raw iron in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Xbox One	1.17.0 - 1.20.0	Items

Minecraft PS Editions

Here is where you can find raw iron in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
PS4	1.17.0 - 1.20.0	Items

Minecraft Nintendo

Here is where you can find raw iron in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Nintendo Switch	1.17.0 - 1.20.0	Items

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

Here is where you can find raw iron in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Windows 10 Edition	1.17.0 - 1.20.0	Items

Minecraft Education Edition

Here is where you can find raw iron in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Education Edition	1.17.30	Items

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.

How to get Raw Iron in Survival Mode

You can add raw iron to your inventory in Survival mode by mining either iron ore or deepslate iron ore. So, let's get started!

1. Find Iron Ore or Deepslate Iron Ore

First, let's explore where to find iron ore and deepslate iron ore. Both are found underground in the Overworld.

Iron Ore

This is what iron ore looks like:

iron ore for raw iron

Iron ore is medium gray with iron specks, and can be usually be found at a y-coordinate between 1 and 63.

Deepslate Iron Ore

This is what deepslate iron ore looks like:

iron ore for raw iron

Deepslate iron ore is darker gray with iron specks, and is usually found below a y-coordinate of 0.

2. Hold a Stone, Diamond, Iron, or Netherite Pickaxe

To mine these ores, you need to dig up the block with a diamond pickaxe, iron pickaxe, stone pickaxe, or netherite pickaxe.

How to make a Netherite Pickaxe

How to make a Diamond Pickaxe

How to make an Iron Pickaxe

How to make a Stone Pickaxe

Other tools will not dig up the block and let you add the raw iron to your inventory.

In this example, we are going to use a stone pickaxe to dig up the block.

3. Mine the Block

The game control to mine the block depends on the version of Minecraft:

For Java Edition (PC/Mac), left click and hold on the block.
For Pocket Edition (PE), you tap and hold on the block.
For Xbox One, press and hold the RT button on the Xbox controller.
For PS4, press and hold the R2 button on the PS controller.
For Nintendo Switch, press and hold the ZR button on the controller.
For Windows 10 Edition, left click and hold on the block.
For Education Edition, left click and hold on the block.

Iron Ore

raw iron dropped

Deepslate Iron Ore

raw iron dropped

You will need to continue to dig until the block breaks and a small raw iron finally appears. The raw iron will float on the ground.

4. Pick up the Raw Iron

Make sure you pick up the raw iron before it disappears.

Iron Ore

raw iron gathered

Deepslate Iron Ore

raw iron gathered

Once you pick up the raw iron, it will appear in your hotbar.

raw iron

Raw iron is a useful item and should be kept in your inventory to be used later.

Item ID and Name

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

In Minecraft, raw iron has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Raw Iron (minecraft:raw_iron)		64	Java	1.17 - 1.20.3

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

In Minecraft, raw iron has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Raw Iron (minecraft:raw_iron)	0	64	PE	1.17.0 - 1.20.50

Minecraft Xbox One

In Minecraft, raw iron has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Raw Iron (minecraft:raw_iron)	0	64	Xbox One	1.17.0 - 1.20.50

Minecraft PS4

In Minecraft, raw iron has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Raw Iron (minecraft:raw_iron)	0	64	PS4	1.17.0 - 1.20.50

Minecraft Nintendo Switch

In Minecraft, raw iron has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Raw Iron (minecraft:raw_iron)	0	64	Switch	1.17.0 - 1.20.50

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

In Minecraft, raw iron has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Raw Iron (minecraft:raw_iron)	0	64	Windows	1.17.0 - 1.20.50

Minecraft Education Edition

In Minecraft, raw iron has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Raw Iron (minecraft:raw_iron)	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 Raw Iron

Give Command in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.17, 1.18, 1.19, 1.20 and 1.20.3, the /give command for Raw Iron is:

/give @p raw_iron 1

Give Command in Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0 and 1.20.50, the /give command for Raw Iron is:

/give @p raw_iron 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft Xbox One

In Minecraft Xbox One 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0 and 1.20.50, the /give command for Raw Iron is:

/give @p raw_iron 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft PS4

In Minecraft PS4 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0 and 1.20.50, the /give command for Raw Iron is:

/give @p raw_iron 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft Nintendo Switch

In Minecraft Nintendo Switch 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.1, 1.20.0 and 1.20.50, the /give command for Raw Iron is:

/give @p raw_iron 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0 and 1.20.50, the /give command for Raw Iron is:

/give @p raw_iron 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft Education Edition

In Minecraft Education Edition 1.17.30 and 1.18.32, the /give command for Raw Iron is:

/give @p raw_iron 1 0

Things to Make with Raw Iron

You can use raw iron to make items in Minecraft such as:

How to make Iron Ingot

How to make a Block of Raw Iron

Videos

Watch this video to learn how to get INSANE amounts of Iron in Minecraft 1.18.

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