Debug Stick

For other uses, see Debug and Stick (disambiguation).

This feature is exclusive to Java Edition.

Debug Stick

Rarity tier	Epic
Renewable	No
Stackable	No

The debug stick is an item used to edit the block states of blocks. It is visually identical to a regular stick, but with a glint (as if enchanted).

Obtaining

In Java Edition, the debug stick is obtainable via commands such as /give or /item, or the Creative inventory if the player has the appropriate permissions. It can be obtained only in worlds with commands on.

In Bedrock Edition, this item only exists in internal versions and privately released versions.

Usage

The debug stick can be used to change block states. Hitting the block allows players to select the block state key they wish to change. For example, switching between the conditional and the facing block state keys for a command block. Using the block allows them to cycle through the valid values for the block state key, again as an example, the player can make the command block face, down, east, north, south, up, or west if they chose the facing block state key. Sneaking while hitting or using cycles through the block state keys or values in reverse order.

It is notable that using debug stick directly on an interactive block without sneaking uses the block itself instead of the stick.^[1]

The debug stick cannot be used while in Survival or Adventure mode. It works only in Creative mode with cheats enabled. In modes other than Creative, it acts like a regular item — although when using it on a block, the player swings the stick as if interacting with it (but nothing happens).

Data values

ID

Name	Identifier	Form	Translation key
Debug Stick	debug_stick	Item	item.minecraft.debug_stick

Item data

History

Java Edition

Java Edition
1.13			17w47a				Added debug sticks.
1.16			20w10a				Debug sticks are now capable of editing fire due to its added hitbox.
1.17			21w20a				The rarity of debug sticks has been changed from "Common" to "Epic".
1.19.3			22w44a				The debug stick is now available in the Creative inventory, but only if cheats are enabled.
			22w45a				Moved the debug stick behind the Operator Utilities tab in the Creative inventory. The tab is only available if cheats are enabled and the "Operator Items Tab" option in the controls menu is turned on.

Bedrock Edition

Bedrock Edition
1.14.0			beta 1.14.0.1				By this point, the debug stick had been added to private developer versions, but was not available in any public version.

Issues

The debug stick is not supported, and any issues resulting of its usage are closed as "Won't Fix" in the issue tracker.
Issues with the stick itself are considered valid.^[2][3]

Issues relating to "Debug Stick" are maintained on the bug tracker. Issues should be reported and viewed there.

Trivia

• An add-on made by Mineplex was showcased in MINECON Live 2019, which had an editor stick for Bedrock Edition, similar to the Debug Stick.^[4]

Gallery

In other media

• 
  Artwork of Steve and Alex wielding debug sticks

See also

• Block states

References