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Lead item in Minecraft

Present since 1.6.1 or earlier Stack size: 64 In 2 tutorials ↓

A Lead is a rope that lets you walk animals and tie them to fences.

It is made with the Crafting Table from 5 × String.

What it does

Four String with a Slimeball make two. Use it on an animal to leash it, then on a fence to tie it; most passive mobs and some others can be led. Wandering traders arrive with leashed llamas.

How to craft

Crafting tableCrafting table
String String String String String
Lead 2

5 × String → 2 × Lead

// Slots with several items cycle through every accepted option.

How Lead connects

5 links · from the 26.3 game data

Where to get it

Loot in structureschance per item drawn
Woodland MansionChest · Mansion chests18.7%
Abandoned CampChest · Camp chest6.3%
Ancient CityChest · City chests2.4%
Trail RuinsSuspicious Sand or Gravel, with a Brush · Common finds2.2%

Advancements

When the Squad Hops into TownWhen the Squad Hops into TownGet each Frog variant on a Lead

Tutorials with Lead (2)

Lead · FAQ

How do you get Lead in Minecraft?

At the Crafting Table: 5 × String give 2 × Lead. It can be found as loot in Woodland Mansion, Abandoned Camp, Ancient City and Trail Ruins.

What is Lead used for in Minecraft?

It leashes animals to lead or tie them.

Which advancements involve Lead?

When the Squad Hops into Town (Get each Frog variant on a Lead).