View source for Minecraft:Iron

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[[File:AllIron.png|250px|thumb|Blocks and iron ore (floor and walls), an iron nugget (center dropped item), and iron ingots (left and right dropped items).]]
[[File:All iron things.png|thumb|All iron blocks, mobs, and items, including those from [[April Fools']] snapshots and {{EE}}.]]
'''Iron''' is a [[Minecraft:metal]] found in the [[Minecraft:Overworld]]. It [[Minecraft:World generation|generate]]s naturally as [[Minecraft:iron ore]], which drops raw iron, which can then be smelted into iron ingots. The ingots can then be crafted into blocks, items, [[Minecraft:tool]]s, and [[Minecraft:armor]], making it a versatile material. Iron can often be found at high elevations (such as in mountains) and generates most abundantly at Y=18.

== ''Minecraft'' ==

=== Items and entities ===
* {{ItemLink|Raw Iron}} - drops from iron ore when mined
* {{ItemLink|Iron Ingot}} - created by smelting raw iron
* {{ItemLink|Iron Nugget}} - obtained by smelting iron
* {{ItemLink|Shears}} - used to harvest [[Minecraft:wool]] from [[Minecraft:sheep]]
* {{ItemLink|Bucket}} - used to carry [[Minecraft:water]], [[Minecraft:lava]], [[Minecraft:powder snow]], and various aquatic mobs
* {{ItemLink|Compass}} - directs towards the world spawn or a lodestone
* {{ItemLink|Flint and Steel}} - used to ignite fire
* {{EntityLink|Minecart}} - used to create infrastructure for transportation
* {{EntityLink|Minecart with Chest}} - chest in a minecart
* {{EntityLink|Minecart with Hopper}} - collects items faster than regular hoppers
* {{EntityLink|Minecart with TNT}} - explodes when interacted with
* {{EntityLink|Minecart with Furnace}} - boosts the minecart when interacted with coal or charcoal{{only|java}}
* {{EntityLink|Minecart with Command Block}} - command block in a minecart

=== Blocks ===
* {{BlockLink|Iron Ore}}
* {{BlockLink|Deepslate Iron Ore}} - a variant found in the deepslate layer of the world
* {{BlockLink|Block of Raw Iron}} - used for compact raw iron storage
* {{BlockLink|Block of Iron}} - used for compact iron storage
* {{BlockLink|Iron Door}} - a door that has to be activated by redstone
* {{BlockLink|Iron Trapdoor}} - a trapdoor that has to be activated by redstone
* {{BlockLink|Heavy Weighted Pressure Plate}} - emits a redstone signal when stepped on
* {{BlockLink|Anvil}} - used to rename, repair, and enchant items
** {{BlockLink|Chipped Anvil}} - the chipped variant of the anvil
** {{BlockLink|Damaged Anvil}} - the damaged variant of the anvil
* {{BlockLink|Hopper}} - collects and sends items through either itself or other storage containers
* {{BlockLink|Piston}} - used to push and move blocks
* {{BlockLink|Crafter}} - crafts items and blocks automatically via [[Minecraft:redstone]]
* {{Blocklink|Lantern}} - a decorative block used to light up
** {{BlockLink|Soul Lantern}} - a decorative block used to light up
* {{BlockLink|Lodestone}} - used to alter compasses to point toward it
* {{BlockLink|Smithing Table}} - used to [[Minecraft:trim]] and upgrade tools and armor
* {{BlockLink|Blast Furnace}} - smelts ores and metal items and blocks faster than a regular [[Minecraft:furnace]]
* {{BlockLink|Stonecutter}} - used to craft stone and copper blocks more efficiently than the [[Minecraft:crafting Table]] or [[Minecraft:crafter]]
* {{BlockLink|Cauldron}} - used to hold [[Minecraft:water]], [[Minecraft:lava]], and [[Minecraft:powder snow]]
* {{BlockLink|Iron Bars}} - similar to glass panes but is more blast-resistant
* {{BlockLink|Iron Chain}} - a decorative building block
* {{BlockLink|Tripwire Hook}} - used to craft tripwire circuits that send a redstone signal when interacted with
* {{BlockLink|Rail}} - used to facilitate transportation through minecarts
* {{BlockLink|Detector Rail}} - sends a redstone signal when detecting a Minecart above it
* {{BlockLink|Activator Rail}} - ejects [[Minecraft:player]]s and [[Minecraft:mob]]s from regular minecarts, lock and unlock [[Minecraft:minecarts with hoppers]], and ignite [[Minecraft:minecarts with TNT]]

=== ''Minecraft Education'' ===

* {{BlockLink|Iron|link=Iron (element)}} - an element included in ''[[Minecraft:Minecraft Education]] and [[Minecraft:Bedrock Edition]].''

=== Mob ===
* {{EntityLink|Iron Golem}} - a neutral mob, that protects villagers or the player that spawned them

=== Gear and tools ===
* {{ItemLink|Iron Axe}}
* {{ItemLink|Iron Hoe}}
* {{ItemLink|Iron Pickaxe}}
* {{ItemLink|Iron Shovel}}
* {{ItemLink|Iron Spear}}
* {{ItemLink|Iron Sword}}
* {{ItemLink|Shield}}
* {{ItemLink|Crossbow}}
* {{ItemLink|Iron Helmet}}
* {{ItemLink|Iron Chestplate}}
* {{ItemLink|Iron Leggings}}
* {{ItemLink|Iron Boots}}
* {{ItemLink|Iron Horse Armor}}
* {{ItemLink|Iron Nautilus Armor}}

=== Gameplay ===
* Iron [[Minecraft:tier]]
* Iron [[Minecraft:armor material]]

=== Advancements ===
* [[Minecraft:Acquire Hardware]] - An [[Minecraft:advancement]] completed by having an [[Minecraft:iron ingot]] in the inventory.
* [[Minecraft:Suit Up]] - An advancement completed by having any type of [[Minecraft:iron armor]] in the inventory.
* [[Minecraft:Hot Stuff]] - An advancement completed by having a [[Minecraft:lava bucket]] in the inventory.
* [[Minecraft:Not Today, Thank You]] - An advancement completed by blocking any projectile with a [[Minecraft:shield]].
* [[Minecraft:Country Lode, Take Me Home]] -  An advancement completed by using a [[Minecraft:compass]] on a [[Minecraft:lodestone]].
* [[Minecraft:Ol' Betsy]] - Advancement completed by shooting a [[Minecraft:crossbow]].
* [[Minecraft:Two Birds, One Arrow]] - Advancement completed by killing two [[Minecraft:phantom]]s with an arrow shot from a [[Minecraft:piercing]] enchanted crossbow.
* [[Minecraft:Who's the Pillager Now?]] - Advancement completed by killing a [[Minecraft:pillager]] with a crossbow.
* [[Minecraft:Arbalistic]] - Advancement completed by killing five unique mobs with one crossbow shot.
* [[Minecraft:Crafters Crafting Crafters]] - Advancement completed by being near a crafter when it crafts a crafter.
* [[Minecraft:Tactical Fishing]] - Advancement completed by using a [[Minecraft:water bucket]] on any fish mob.
* [[Minecraft:The Cutest Predator]] - Advancement completed by catching an [[Minecraft:axolotl]] in a bucket.

=== Removed ===
* The removed {{cmd|iron}} command

=== April Fools' jokes ===
* {{BlockLink|Potone Iron Ore}}, a variant of iron ore appearing in [[Minecraft:24w14potato]].
* {{BlockLink|Iron Trap}}, a block in [[Minecraft:26w14a]]

== ''Minecraft: Story Mode'' ==
*{{SMEntityLink|Iron Golem}}

== ''Minecraft Dungeons'' ==
* {{DuEntityLink|Iron Golem}}
* {{DuItemLink|Iron Hide Amulet}}
* {{DuItemLink|Iron Golem Cape}}

=== Locations ===
* {{MCD|Iron Mine}}

== ''Minecraft Legends''==
=== Resources ===
* {{LegLink|Iron}}
** {{LegLink|Improvement Gather Iron}}

=== Skins ===
* {{LegLink|Gilded Iron Adventurer}}
* {{LegLink|Gilded Iron Ranger}}
* {{LegLink|Floof and Iron Horse}}
* {{LegLink|Floof and Iron Tiger}}

== ''A Minecraft Movie'' ==

* {{MovieLink|Iron}}
* {{MovieLink|Sword|Iron Sword}}
* {{MovieLink|Iron Golem}}
* {{MovieLink|Iron Pickaxe}}

== See also ==
* {{ItemLink|Coal|link=Coal family|Coal family}}
* {{ItemLink|id=Copper Ingot|Copper}}
* {{ItemLink|id=Diamond|Diamond family}}
* {{ItemLink|id=Emerald|Emerald family}}
* {{ItemLink|id=Gold Ingot|Gold}}
* {{ItemLink|id=Netherite Ingot|Netherite}}

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