Water Bucket Wiki Guide

This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft a water bucket with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.

In Minecraft, a bucket of water is one of the many basic items that you can make.

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Let’s explore how to make a water bucket.

Where to find a Water Bucket in Creative Mode

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

Here is where you can find a water bucket in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform Version(s) Creative Menu Location
Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.8 – 1.19
Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.19.3 – 1.19.4
  • 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 a Water Bucket

In Minecraft, these are the materials you can use to craft a water bucket:

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How to get a Water Bucket in Survival Mode

You can add a water bucket to your inventory in Survival mode by filling a bucket with water. So let’s get started!

1. Find Water

First, you need to find a source of water in your Minecraft world.

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2. Hold a Bucket

Next, select a bucket in your hotbar so that you are holding it in your hand.

3. Fill the Bucket with Water

While standing in front of the water, fill up the bucket with water. The game control to collect the water in the bucket depends on the version of Minecraft:

  • For Java Edition (PC/Mac), right click on the water.
  • For Pocket Edition (PE), you tap on the water.
  • For Xbox 360 and Xbox One, press the LT button on the Xbox controller.
  • For PS3 and PS4, press the L2 button on the PS controller.
  • For Wii U, press the ZL button on the gamepad.
  • For Nintendo Switch, press the ZL button on the controller.
  • For Windows 10 Edition, right click on the water.
  • For Education Edition, right click on the water.

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You will see the message “Water Bucket” appear on the screen and your bucket will turn blue with water.

Congratulations, you have made a water bucket in Minecraft!

Item ID and Name

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

In Minecraft, a water bucket has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Description
(Minecraft ID Name)
Data Value Stack Size Version
Water Bucket
(minecraft:water_bucket)
0 1 1.8 – 1.12
Water Bucket
(minecraft:water_bucket)
1 1.13 – 1.19.4
  • 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 Water Bucket

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 and 1.19.4, the /give command for Water Bucket is:

/give @p water_bucket 1

In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 1.11 and 1.12, the /give command for Water Bucket is:

/give @p water_bucket 1 0

Things to Make with a Water Bucket

You can use a water bucket to make items in Minecraft such as:

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Things to Do with a Water Bucket

Here are some activities that you can do with a water bucket in Minecraft:

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