Logo

Stop Using Your Hands! How to Craft a Bucket in Minecraft

Tired of inefficiently scooping water (or lava!) in Minecraft? Then you need a bucket! This simple yet invaluable tool unlocks a whole new level of possibilities, from creating automatic farms to relocating lava for power generation. So, how do you get your hands on (or, *into*?) one?

It's surprisingly easy! You'll need just three iron ingots. Iron ore is found in caves, and you'll need to smelt it in a furnace using coal or wood as fuel. Once you have your three iron ingots, head to a crafting table.

Arrange the ingots in a 'V' shape: one in the left-most slot of the second row, one in the right-most slot of the second row, and one in the center slot of the bottom row. This creates the bucket recipe. Drag the bucket from the crafting table to your inventory, and you're ready to fill it with water, lava, milk, or even fish! Happy building!

See all content
Top Picks

Subscribe now and never miss an update!

Subscribe to receive weekly news and the latest tech trends

Logo
1 345 657 876
nerdy-mind 2025. All rights reserved