Minecraft Shields: Recipe, Enchantments, And How To Block


Learn how to make and customize Minecraft shields. Shields are a state of the art defensive tool designed to assist in combat with pixel graphics that can be used to block with swords. Minecraft shields are not upgradeable, so they are one-size-fits all. However, you can customize them with the Minecraft banner.



Minecraft shields will completely negate all front-facing attacks that cause up to four damage and the shield will take damage equal to the power of the attack in the event that the incoming attack exceeds the amount. Minecraft shields can be used to block some incoming attacks, including arrows that will ricochet and cause damage to the attacker who fired it, and melee combat, which knocks an enemy backwards.



All damage-free effects from attacks that are ranged like being set on fire or poisoned by an arrow are prevented when blocking the shield. Except for explosions which reduce to one block knockback from melee attacks and projectiles are negated. Find out how to create an enchantment, customize it, and personalize your shield in Minecraft with these tips.



Recipe for Minecraft shield



If you''re looking to build a shield from scratch you''ll require the following seven ingredients to create your Minecraft shield recipe:



6x wood planks 1x iron ingot



Place your six wood planks into a Y-shape in your grid of crafting, and then place the iron ingot into the top slot. Repair a damaged shield by using an anvil or using two shields from your grid.



How do you use Minecraft shields



Your newly created Minecraft shield can be used to defend against other players and enemies. The best home for your shield is in the offhand slot, and once equipped is easily accessible via the right-click function in the Java Edition or crouch in the Bedrock Edition to block incoming attacks However your speed of movement will be significantly reduced as you crouch.



The shield''s weakness is an axe attack - the blow will cause the shield to deactivate for five seconds, leaving you exposed to attacks from the outside. You can deflect attacks with your shield in Minecraft:



- Melee attacks - Arrows (without the piercing effect of the enchantment) -- Fireballs Tridents - Snowballs Thorns - Explosions (not ignited by you or by a redstone mechanism) Non-magical projectiles Guardian/elder guardian lasers



With your newly-designed Minecraft shield, you''re protected from melee attacks from hostile Minecraft mobs, avoid damage at range and recover quickly using enchantments or repairing your shield.
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How to enchant minecraft shields



It is possible to enchant shields by using a Minecraft anvil, or enchantment tablet. The following Minecraft enhancements can be applied to your shield.



This is everything you should be aware of Minecraft Shields. Our guide to Minecraft Brewing will give you all the information you require to make potions for combat. Are you confused about the differences between Minecraft Java and Bedrock? Take a look at our guide to learn more about the differences between Minecraft Java and Bedrock. We also have information about the Minecraft Wild release date, as well as all the details about the next major update.