The shovel is a tool in Minecraft that can be used to break dirt, sand, and gravel blocks. It can also be used to break soul sand and other special blocks that are sand-, dirt-, or gravel-related.

Iron Minecraft Shovel (Image via TurboSquid) In Minecraft, there are many tools each designed for specific tasks, and shovels are one of those tools.

Learn how to make a Minecraft anvil, tips for how to use it to repair or rename them, ... For example, if you were repairing an iron shovel, you'll need to use an iron ingot as the material.