How to Use /give with Custom NBT Tags, Enchantments, Lore & Attributes (1.20 - 1.21+)

Master Minecraft's item creation commands. Learn how to generate unbreakable god weapons, custom colored leather armor, multi-line lore with RGB styling, custom potion effects, and attribute modifiers.

Veles B.H

Lead Systems Architect & Core Developer

1. The 1.20.5 / 1.21 Item Components Overhaul

In 1.21+, item NBT has been replaced with modular components. Here is how to create an Unbreakable Netherite Sword with Sharpness 10, Custom RGB Name, and Multi-line Lore:

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# Modern 1.20.5 / 1.21+ Component Give Command:
/give @p netherite_sword[
  custom_name='{"text":"Voidrender Greatsword","color":"#b2ff00","bold":true}',
  lore=['{"text":"Forged in the depths of the End","color":"#aaaaaa","italic":true}','{"text":"Level 100 Boss Weapon","color":"#ff5555"}'],
  enchantments={levels:{"minecraft:sharpness":10,"minecraft:looting":5,"minecraft:fire_aspect":3}},
  unbreakable={},
  attribute_modifiers=[{type:"minecraft:generic.attack_damage",amount:25.0,operation:"add_value",slot:"mainhand",id:"enzonic:god_weapon"}]
] 1

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