This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft an armor stand with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.
In Minecraft, armor stands are an important decoration item in your inventory. You can use an armor stand to hang your armor when you are not wearing it.
Let's explore how to make an armor stand.
Supported Platforms
An armor stand is available in the following versions of Minecraft:
| Platform | Supported (Version*) |
|---|---|
 Java Edition (PC/Mac) | Yes (1.8) |
 Pocket Edition (PE) | Yes (1.2) |
 Xbox 360 | Yes (TU31) |
 Xbox One | Yes (CU19) |
 PS3 | Yes (1.22) |
 PS4 | Yes (1.22) |
 Wii U | Yes (Patch 3) |
 Nintendo Switch | Yes |
 Windows 10 Edition | Yes (1.2) |
 Education Edition | Yes (1.0.21) |
* 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 an Armor Stand in Creative Mode
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
Here is where you can find an armor stand in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Java Edition (PC/Mac) | 1.8 - 1.19 |  Decoration Blocks |
| Java Edition (PC/Mac) | 1.19.3 - 1.20.6 |  Functional Blocks |
| Java Edition (PC/Mac) | 1.19.3 - 1.20.6 |  Redstone Blocks |
Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
Here is where you can find an armor stand in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Pocket Edition (PE) | 1.2 - 1.20.0 |  Items |
Minecraft Xbox Editions
Here is where you can find an armor stand in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Xbox 360 | TU35 - TU69 |  Tools, Weapons and Armor |
| Xbox One | CU23 - CU43 | Tools, Weapons and Armor |
| Xbox One | 1.2.5 - 1.20.0 | Items |
Minecraft PS Editions
Here is where you can find an armor stand in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| PS3 | 1.26 - 1.76 | Tools, Weapons and Armor |
| PS4 | 1.26 - 1.91 | Tools, Weapons and Armor |
| PS4 | 1.14.0 - 1.20.0 | Items |
Minecraft Nintendo
Here is where you can find an armor stand in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wii U | Patch 3 - Patch 38 | Tools, Weapons and Armor |
| Nintendo Switch | 1.04 - 1.11 | Tools, Weapons and Armor |
| Nintendo Switch | 1.5.0 - 1.20.0 | Items |
Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
Here is where you can find an armor stand in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 10 Edition | 1.2 - 1.20.0 | Items |
Minecraft Education Edition
Here is where you can find an armor stand in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Education Edition | 1.0.21 - 1.20.10 | 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.
Required Materials to make an Armor Stand
In Minecraft, these are the materials you can use to craft an armor stand:
How to craft an Armor Stand in Survival Mode
1. Open the Crafting Menu
First, open your crafting table so that you have the 3x3 crafting grid that looks like this:
2. Add Items to make an Armor Stand
In the crafting menu, you should see a crafting area that is made up of a 3x3 crafting grid. To make an armor stand, place 1 smooth stone slab and 6 sticks in the 3x3 crafting grid.
When making an armor stand, it is important that the smooth stone slab and sticks are placed in the exact pattern as the image below. In the first row, there should be 3 sticks. In the second row, there should be 1 stick in the middle box. In the third row, there should be 1 stick in the first box, 1 smooth stone slab in the second box, and 1 stick in the third box. This is the Minecraft crafting recipe for an armor stand.
Now that you have filled the crafting area with the correct pattern, the armor stand will appear in the box to the right.
3. Move the Armor Stand to Inventory
Once you have crafted an armor stand, you need to move the new item to your inventory.
Congratulations, you have made an armor stand in Minecraft!
Item ID and Name
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
In Minecraft, an armor stand has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Item | Description (Minecraft ID Name) | Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Armor Stand (minecraft: | 0 | 16 | Java | 1.8 - 1.12 |
| Armor Stand (minecraft: | 16 | Java | 1.13 - 1.20.6 |
Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
In Minecraft, an armor stand has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Item | Description (Minecraft ID Name) | Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armor Stand (minecraft: | 0 | 64 | PE | 1.2 - 1.20.80 |
Minecraft Xbox One
In Minecraft, an armor stand has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Item | Description (Minecraft ID Name) | Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armor Stand (minecraft: | 0 | 64 | Xbox One | 1.6.0 - 1.20.80 |
Minecraft PS4
In Minecraft, an armor stand has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Item | Description (Minecraft ID Name) | Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armor Stand (minecraft: | 0 | 64 | PS4 | 1.14.0 - 1.20.80 |
Minecraft Nintendo Switch
In Minecraft, an armor stand has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Item | Description (Minecraft ID Name) | Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armor Stand (minecraft: | 0 | 64 | Switch | 1.6.0 - 1.20.80 |
Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
In Minecraft, an armor stand has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Item | Description (Minecraft ID Name) | Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armor Stand (minecraft: | 0 | 64 | Windows | 1.2 - 1.20.80 |
Minecraft Education Edition
In Minecraft, an armor stand has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Item | Description (Minecraft ID Name) | Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armor Stand (minecraft: | 0 | 64 | Education | 1.0.21 - 1.20.10 |
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 Armor Stand
- 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 and 1.20.6, the /give command for Armor Stand is:
/give @p armor_stand 1
In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 1.11 and 1.12, the /give command for Armor Stand is:
/give @p armor_stand 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 and 1.20.80, the /give command for Armor Stand is:
/give @p armor_stand 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 and 1.20.80, the /give command for Armor Stand is:
/give @p armor_stand 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 and 1.20.80, the /give command for Armor Stand is:
/give @p armor_stand 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 and 1.20.80, the /give command for Armor Stand is:
/give @p armor_stand 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 and 1.20.80, the /give command for Armor Stand is:
/give @p armor_stand 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 and 1.20.10, the /give command for Armor Stand is:
/give @p armor_stand 1 0
Things to Do with Armor Stands
Here are some activities that you can do with armor stands in Minecraft:
Command Examples
Here are some game command examples for an armor stand in Minecraft:
NBT Tags for Armor Stand
Here are the NBT tags that you can use in game commands for an armor stand:
