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How to make Flint in Minecraft

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

In Minecraft, flint 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.

flint

Let's explore how to add flint to your inventory.

Supported Platforms

Flint is available in the following versions of Minecraft:

PlatformSupported (Version*)
Java Edition (PC/Mac) Java Edition (PC/Mac)Yes
Pocket Edition (PE) Pocket Edition (PE)Yes
Xbox 360 Xbox 360Yes
Xbox One Xbox OneYes
PS3 PS3Yes
PS4 PS4Yes
Wii U Wii UYes
Nintendo Switch Nintendo SwitchYes
Windows 10 Edition Windows 10 EditionYes
Education Edition Education EditionYes

* 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 Flint in Creative Mode

  • Java
  • PE
  • Xbox
  • PS
  • Nintendo
  • Win10
  • Edu

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

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

PlatformVersion(s)Creative Menu Location
Java Edition (PC/Mac) Java Edition (PC/Mac)1.8 - 1.11Materials Materials
Java Edition (PC/Mac) Java Edition (PC/Mac)1.12 - 1.19Miscellaneous Miscellaneous
Java Edition (PC/Mac) Java Edition (PC/Mac)1.19.3 - 1.21.6Ingredients Ingredients

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

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

PlatformVersion(s)Creative Menu Location
Pocket Edition (PE) Pocket Edition (PE)0.14.1 - 1.1.3Miscellaneous Miscellaneous
Pocket Edition (PE) Pocket Edition (PE)1.2 - 1.21.90Items Items

Minecraft Xbox Editions

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

PlatformVersion(s)Creative Menu Location
Xbox 360 Xbox 360TU35 - TU69Materials Materials
Xbox One Xbox OneCU23 - CU43Materials Materials
Xbox One Xbox One1.2.5 - 1.21.90Items Items

Minecraft PS Editions

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

PlatformVersion(s)Creative Menu Location
PS3 PS31.26 - 1.76Materials Materials
PS4 PS41.26 - 1.91Materials Materials
PS4 PS41.14.0 - 1.21.90Items Items

Minecraft Nintendo

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

PlatformVersion(s)Creative Menu Location
Wii U Wii UPatch 3 - Patch 38Materials Materials
Nintendo Switch Nintendo Switch1.04 - 1.11Materials Materials
Nintendo Switch Nintendo Switch1.5.0 - 1.21.90Items Items

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

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

PlatformVersion(s)Creative Menu Location
Windows 10 Edition Windows 10 Edition0.14.1 - 1.1.3Miscellaneous Miscellaneous
Windows 10 Edition Windows 10 Edition1.2 - 1.21.90Items Items

Minecraft Education Edition

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

PlatformVersion(s)Creative Menu Location
Education Edition Education Edition0.14.2 - 1.0.18Miscellaneous Miscellaneous
Education Edition Education Edition1.0.21 - 1.21.03Items 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 Flint in Survival Mode

You can add flint to your inventory in Survival mode by mining gravel. So, let's get started!

1. Find a Block of Gravel

First, you need to find a few blocks of gravel to dig up. You can find gravel anywhere, but we are going to look for flint by digging down into the ground.

This is what a block of gravel looks like:

flint and shovel

2. Hold a Tool

You can dig up gravel with anything including your hand, but it is faster to use a tool such as a shovel:

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In this example, we are going to use a diamond shovel to dig up the gravel because it has higher durability than the other shovels.

TIP: You will not always get a flint when you dig up gravel, sometimes you will get a block of gravel.

The first few gravels dug up will give you a small floating gravel to pick up. After digging gravel for a while, a flint will eventually appear. Be patient. If you don't get a flint from the first gravel, try another gravel.

3. Mine the Gravel

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

  • For Java Edition (PC/Mac), left click and hold on the block of gravel.
  • For Pocket Edition (PE), you tap and hold on the block of gravel.
  • For Xbox 360 and Xbox One, press and hold the RT button on the Xbox controller.
  • For PS3 and PS4, press and hold the R2 button on the PS controller.
  • For Wii U, press and hold the ZR button on the gamepad.
  • For Nintendo Switch, press and hold the ZR button on the controller.
  • For Windows 10 Edition, left click and hold on the block of gravel.
  • For Education Edition, left click and hold on the block of gravel.

flint dropped

You will need to continue to dig up gravel until a flint appears. The flint will float on the ground.

4. Pick up the Flint

Make sure you pick up the flint before it disappears.

flint gathered

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

flint

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

Item ID and Name

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Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

In Minecraft, flint has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item Description(Minecraft ID Name) Data Value Stack Size Platform Version(s)
flint Flint(minecraft:flint) 0 64 Java Edition (PC/Mac) Java 1.8 - 1.12
flint Flint(minecraft:flint) 64 Java Edition (PC/Mac) Java 1.13 - 1.21.8

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

In Minecraft, flint has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item Description(Minecraft ID Name) Data Value Stack Size Platform Version(s)
flint Flint(minecraft:flint) 0 64 Pocket Edition (PE) PE 1.0 - 1.21.94

Minecraft Xbox One

In Minecraft, flint has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item Description(Minecraft ID Name) Data Value Stack Size Platform Version(s)
flint Flint(minecraft:flint) 0 64 Xbox One Xbox One 1.6.0 - 1.21.94

Minecraft PS4

In Minecraft, flint has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item Description(Minecraft ID Name) Data Value Stack Size Platform Version(s)
flint Flint(minecraft:flint) 0 64 PS4 PS4 1.14.0 - 1.21.94

Minecraft Nintendo Switch

In Minecraft, flint has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item Description(Minecraft ID Name) Data Value Stack Size Platform Version(s)
flint Flint(minecraft:flint) 0 64 Nintendo Switch Switch 1.6.0 - 1.21.94

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

In Minecraft, flint has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item Description(Minecraft ID Name) Data Value Stack Size Platform Version(s)
flint Flint(minecraft:flint) 0 64 Windows 10 Edition Windows 1.0 - 1.21.94

Minecraft Education Edition

In Minecraft, flint has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item Description(Minecraft ID Name) Data Value Stack Size Platform Version(s)
flint Flint(minecraft:flint) 0 64 Education Edition Education 1.0 - 1.21.03

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 Flint

  • Java
  • PE
  • Xbox
  • PS
  • Nintendo
  • Win10
  • Edu

Give Command in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.13, 1.14, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17, 1.18, 1.19, 1.20, 1.21 and 1.21.8, the /give command for Flint is:

/give @p flint 1

In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 1.11 and 1.12, the /give command for Flint is:

/give @p flint 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) 1.12.0, 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0, 1.21.0 and 1.21.94, the /give command for Flint is:

/give @p flint 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft Xbox One

In Minecraft Xbox One 1.12.0, 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0, 1.21.0 and 1.21.94, the /give command for Flint is:

/give @p flint 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft PS4

In Minecraft PS4 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0, 1.21.0 and 1.21.94, the /give command for Flint is:

/give @p flint 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft Nintendo Switch

In Minecraft Nintendo Switch 1.12.0, 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.1, 1.20.0, 1.21.0 and 1.21.94, the /give command for Flint is:

/give @p flint 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition 1.12.0, 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0, 1.21.0 and 1.21.94, the /give command for Flint is:

/give @p flint 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft Education Edition

In Minecraft Education Edition 1.12.0, 1.14.31, 1.17.30, 1.18.32, 1.19.52, 1.20.10 and 1.21.03, the /give command for Flint is:

/give @p flint 1 0

Things to Make with Flint

You can use flint to make items in Minecraft such as:

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