How to get flint in Minecraft Bedrock

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.

How to get flint in Minecraft Bedrock

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

Supported Platforms

Flint is available in the following versions of Minecraft:

PlatformSupported (Version*)
How to get flint in Minecraft Bedrock
 Java Edition (PC/Mac)
Yes
How to get flint in Minecraft Bedrock
 Pocket Edition (PE)
Yes
How to get flint in Minecraft Bedrock
 Xbox 360
Yes
How to get flint in Minecraft Bedrock
 Xbox One
Yes
How to get flint in Minecraft Bedrock
 PS3
Yes
How to get flint in Minecraft Bedrock
 PS4
Yes
How to get flint in Minecraft Bedrock
 Wii U
Yes
How to get flint in Minecraft Bedrock
 Nintendo Switch
Yes
How to get flint in Minecraft Bedrock
 Windows 10 Edition
Yes
How to get flint in Minecraft Bedrock
 Education Edition
Yes

* 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

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:

How to get flint in Minecraft Bedrock

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:

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.

How to get flint in Minecraft Bedrock

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.

How to get flint in Minecraft Bedrock

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

How to get flint in Minecraft Bedrock

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

Item ID and Name

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

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

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

ItemDescription
(Minecraft ID Name)
Minecraft
ID
Data ValueStack SizePlatformVersion(s)
How to get flint in Minecraft Bedrock
Flint
(minecraft:flint)
318 0 64
How to get flint in Minecraft Bedrock
 Pocket Edition (PE)
0.16.0 - 1.19.41

Minecraft Xbox One

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

ItemDescription
(Minecraft ID Name)
Minecraft
ID
Data ValueStack SizePlatformVersion(s)
How to get flint in Minecraft Bedrock
Flint
(minecraft:flint)
318 0 64
How to get flint in Minecraft Bedrock
 Xbox One
1.6.0 - 1.19.41

Minecraft PS4

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

ItemDescription
(Minecraft ID Name)
Minecraft
ID
Data ValueStack SizePlatformVersion(s)
How to get flint in Minecraft Bedrock
Flint
(minecraft:flint)
318 0 64
How to get flint in Minecraft Bedrock
 PS4
1.14.0 - 1.19.41

Minecraft Nintendo Switch

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

ItemDescription
(Minecraft ID Name)
Minecraft
ID
Data ValueStack SizePlatformVersion(s)
How to get flint in Minecraft Bedrock
Flint
(minecraft:flint)
318 0 64
How to get flint in Minecraft Bedrock
 Nintendo Switch
1.6.0 - 1.19.40

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

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

ItemDescription
(Minecraft ID Name)
Minecraft
ID
Data ValueStack SizePlatformVersion(s)
How to get flint in Minecraft Bedrock
Flint
(minecraft:flint)
318 0 64
How to get flint in Minecraft Bedrock
 Windows 10 Edition
0.16.0 - 1.19.41

Minecraft Education Edition

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

ItemDescription
(Minecraft ID Name)
Minecraft
ID
Data ValueStack SizePlatformVersion(s)
How to get flint in Minecraft Bedrock
Flint
(minecraft:flint)
318 0 64
How to get flint in Minecraft Bedrock
 Education Edition
1.0 - 1.18.32

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, 1.18.1, 1.18.2, 1.19 and 1.19.2, 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) 0.16.0, 1.0, 1.1, 1.2, 1.4.0, 1.5.0, 1.6.0, 1.7.0, 1.8.0, 1.9.0, 1.10.0, 1.11.0, 1.12.0, 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0 and 1.19.41, the /give command for Flint is:

/give @p flint 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft Xbox One

In Minecraft Xbox One 1.6.0, 1.7.0, 1.8.0, 1.9.0, 1.10.0, 1.11.0, 1.12.0, 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0 and 1.19.41, 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 and 1.19.41, the /give command for Flint is:

/give @p flint 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft Nintendo Switch

In Minecraft Nintendo Switch 1.6.0, 1.7.0, 1.8.0, 1.9.0, 1.10.0, 1.11.0, 1.12.0, 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.1 and 1.19.40, the /give command for Flint is:

/give @p flint 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition 0.16.0, 1.0, 1.1, 1.2, 1.4.0, 1.5.0, 1.6.0, 1.7.0, 1.8.0, 1.9.0, 1.10.0, 1.11.0, 1.12.0, 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0 and 1.19.41, the /give command for Flint is:

/give @p flint 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft Education Edition

In Minecraft Education Edition 0.14.2, 1.0, 1.0.18, 1.0.21, 1.4.0, 1.7.0, 1.9.0, 1.12.0, 1.12.60, 1.14.31, 1.17.30 and 1.18.32, 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:

What is the fastest way to get flint in bedrock?

Most convenient way to find flint in Minecraft 1.18 The fastest way to get the item in Minecraft 1.18 is by mining gravel blocks with the help of a Fortune 3 enchanted shovel. One of the most common ways to get this item is by shoveling gravel. Players can find graven blocks in the water beds and underground caves.

How do you get flint in Minecraft 2022?

How to get Flint in Survival Mode.
Find a Block of Gravel. First, you need to find a few blocks of gravel to dig up. ... .
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: ... .
Mine the Gravel. ... .
Pick up the Flint..