In BedWars, every match is a race to spend your iron, diamonds and emeralds well. Iron comes from your team generator. Diamonds and emeralds come from the generators on the mid islands, and your team crate can also hold diamonds. This page puts the known Item Shop and Upgrade Shop prices in one table, with a short note on when each item is worth buying. Use it to plan your next trip to the shopkeeper before you even get there.
The full price table
The Item Shop has three sections: Combat, Blocks and Tools. The Upgrade Shop sells team upgrades that you pay for with diamonds.
| Item | Shop section | Cost | When it's worth buying |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Sword | Combat | 20 Iron | A cheap early buy, and it doesn't downgrade |
| Iron Sword | Combat | 70 Iron | As soon as you can. It doesn't downgrade either |
| Diamond Sword | Combat | 4 Emerald | Your first emerald buy. Drops to Iron Sword when you die |
| Emerald Sword | Combat | 20 Emerald | Late game. Drops to Diamond Sword when you die |
| Leather Armor | Combat | 50 Iron | First thing to buy in most matches |
| Iron Armor | Combat | 120 Iron | Save up for this after your sword |
| Diamond Armor | Combat | 8 Emerald | Strong mid-game buy. Drops a tier when you die |
| Emerald Armor | Combat | 40 Emerald | Only when you have lots of emeralds to spare |
| Bow | Combat | 24 Iron | When you want to hit enemies from a distance |
| Arrow | Combat | 16 Iron for x8 | Sold separately from the bow, in packs of 8 |
| Crossbow | Combat | 7 Emerald | Ranged upgrade once your sword and armour are sorted |
| Headhunter | Combat | 24 Emerald | Legendary bow with massive headshot damage. For good aimers only |
| Fireball | Combat | 75 Iron | A thrown fireball that explodes on impact |
| Gloop | Combat | 35 Iron | Glue trap that grounds and slows players it hits |
| Telepearl | Combat | 2 Emerald | A teleport orb you throw |
| TNT | Blocks | 35 Iron | A cheap explosive block |
| Siege TNT | Blocks | 350 Iron | Very expensive. Only when your team has iron to burn |
| Tesla Coil Trap | Blocks | 65 Iron | A trap for your base once your gear is in place |
| White Wool | Blocks | 8 Iron for x16 | Always. Your main block for bridging |
| Oak Plank | Blocks | 14 Iron for x8 | Another iron-priced building block |
| Stone Brick | Blocks | 40 Iron for x16 | A pricier iron block for when you have spare iron |
| Blastproof Ceramic | Blocks | 16 Iron for x4 | A hard block for bed defence |
| Obsidian | Blocks | 1 Emerald for x4 | A hard block for bed defence that costs emeralds, not iron |
| Shears | Tools | 20 Iron | Same price as the other tools |
| Stone Pickaxe | Tools | 20 Iron | For breaking blocks |
| Wood Axe | Tools | 20 Iron | For bed attacks. An axe breaks beds faster than a pickaxe |
| Bed Alarm | Upgrade Shop | 2 diamonds | Cheapest upgrade. Warns you when enemies get near your bed |
| Bed Barrier | Upgrade Shop | 5 diamonds | Puts an energy barrier around your base for 3 minutes |
About White Wool: the shop tile shows "8 Iron for x16". That means 16 blocks for 8 Iron, so it's the same deal however it's written. Prices can change in Friday updates, so always check the tile before you buy.
How to buy from the Item Shop
- Stand on your Team Generator to collect iron.
- Walk to the Item Shop NPC and press F to open it.
- Check your Iron, Diamond and Emerald counts at the top right of the shop.
- Click an item tile. This only selects it.
- Click the green Purchase button at the bottom of the left panel.
- Close the shop by clicking outside the panel.
If the button turns red and says Not Enough, you can't afford it yet. Go and collect more instead of clicking again. A grey Purchased button means you already own that tier.
Best opening buys with iron
Your first iron should go on survival and building:
- Leather Armor for 50 Iron.
- Stone Sword for 20 Iron, or the Iron Sword for 70 Iron if you have enough.
- White Wool for 8 Iron. Buy a few stacks so you can bridge to the mid islands.
- Then save up for Iron Armor at 120 Iron.
The Stone Sword and Iron Sword never downgrade. That makes them safe buys, even if you die a lot early on.
Emerald gear and death drops
Diamond and Emerald swords and armour cost emeralds, not diamonds. When you die, each of these tiers drops by one:
- Emerald Sword drops to Diamond Sword.
- Diamond Sword drops to Iron Sword.
- Swords never drop below what you bought with iron.
Armour and swords work as tiered tiles. After you buy one tier, the same tile moves on to the next one. Just click Purchase again to keep climbing.
Because these tiers drop when you die, spend emeralds when you're about to fight, not right before a risky bridge. The BedWars Armor & Sword Tiers: Costs, Damage and Downgrades guide covers this in more detail.
Spending diamonds in the Upgrade Shop
The Upgrade Shop NPC stands next to the Item Shop. Press E to open it (F may also work). Pick a card you can afford and click UPGRADE. A feed message tells you when the upgrade went through.
As well as Bed Alarm (2 diamonds) and Bed Barrier (5 diamonds), these Tier 1 costs are known:
- Diamond Gen T1: 3 diamonds
- Break Speed T1: 3 diamonds
- Team Gen T1: 4 diamonds
- Armor T1: 4 diamonds
- Damage T1: 5 diamonds
Don't forget to empty your Team Crate and Personal Chest. Walk up, press F and click the diamonds to take them.
For higher tiers and what to buy first, see BedWars Team Upgrades: Every Upgrade Shop Tier and What to Buy First.
Try items for free in Practice
Not sure if the Headhunter or a Telepearl is worth it? Test it first.
- In the lobby, click PLAY, then PRACTICE.
- Wait for "Entering Training Room!". You get 999 Iron, Diamond and Emerald.
- Buy anything you want to try from the Item Shop.
- Hit the dummies and read Total Damage and DPS at the top right.
For the best blocks to put around your bed, read How to Defend Your Bed in BedWars (Best Blocks & Traps).
Frequently asked questions
How much is White Wool in BedWars?
White Wool costs 8 Iron for 16 blocks. The shop tile shows it as "8 Iron for x16". Check the tile in-game, because prices can change in updates.
How much does the Emerald Sword cost in BedWars?
The Emerald Sword costs 20 Emerald. If you die, it drops to the Diamond Sword.
Do you lose your sword when you die in BedWars?
The Stone Sword and Iron Sword don't downgrade. Diamond and Emerald swords drop one tier when you die, but never below what you bought with iron.
What should I buy first in the BedWars Item Shop?
Start with Leather Armor (50 Iron), a Stone Sword (20 Iron) or Iron Sword (70 Iron), and some White Wool. After that, save up for Iron Armor at 120 Iron.
How much is Bed Barrier in BedWars?
Bed Barrier costs 5 diamonds in the Upgrade Shop. It puts an energy barrier around your base for 3 minutes. Bed Alarm is cheaper at 2 diamonds.
Do Diamond Armor and Diamond Sword cost diamonds?
No. Diamond Armor costs 8 Emerald and the Diamond Sword costs 4 Emerald. Diamonds are mainly for team upgrades in the Upgrade Shop.
Combat
| Name | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Arrow | 16 Iron for x8 | — |
| Bow | 24 Iron | — |
| Crossbow | 7 Emerald | — |
| Fireball | 75 Iron | thrown fireball that explodes on impact |
| Gloop | 35 Iron; throwable glue trap that grounds and slows players it hits | — |
| Headhunter | 24 Emerald | legendary bow, deals massive damage on headshots |
| Iron Sword | 70 Iron, Doesn't downgrade | — |
| Stone Sword | 20 Iron, Doesn't downgrade | — |
| Sword (Combat row) | 70 | — |
| Telepearl | 2 Emerald | magical teleportation orb that can be thrown |
Item Shop/Blocks
| Name | Price |
|---|---|
| Blastproof Ceramic | 16 Iron for x4 |
| Oak Plank | 14 Iron for x8 |
| Obsidian | 1 Emerald for x4 |
| Stone Brick | 40 Iron for x16 |
| TNT | 35 Iron |
| White Wool | 8 Iron for x16 |
Item Shop/Combat
| Name | Price |
|---|---|
| Diamond Armor | 8 Emerald |
| Diamond Sword | 4 Emerald |
| Emerald Armor | 40 Emerald |
| Iron Armor | 120 Iron |
| Leather Armor | 50 Iron |
Tools
| Name | Price |
|---|---|
| Shears | 20 Iron |
| Stone Pickaxe | 20 Iron |
| Wood Axe | 20 Iron |
Upgrade Shop
| Name | Price |
|---|---|
| Bed Alarm | 2 diamonds; alerts you when enemies are near your bed |
| Bed Barrier | 5 diamonds; energy barrier protects base for 3 minutes |
Blocks
| Name | Price |
|---|---|
| Siege TNT | 350 Iron |
| Tesla Coil Trap | 65 Iron |
hotbar
| Name | Price |
|---|---|
| Emerald Sword | 20 Emerald |