Chain
A thin decorative block that can hang vertically or be placed horizontally and supports hanging lanterns and bells. Crafted from iron nuggets and an iron ingot.
Stack Size
Stack Size64
Durability
DurabilityN/A
Category
CategoryUtility Blocks
Version Added
Version Added1.16
Item ID
Item IDchain
Overview
Chain is a block in the Utility Blocks category of Minecraft, obtained through crafting it and chest loot. A single inventory slot holds a full stack of 64 Chain. This item was added to the game in version 1.16.
In this database, Chain sits alongside 339 other Utility Blocks entries, each with its own page. Because it stacks to 64, a single chest of Chain stores up to 1,728 of them and a double chest holds 3,456, which matters when gathering enough for large builds.
Crafting Recipe
ChainCrafting TableStation: Crafting Table
How to Obtain
- Crafting
- Chest loot
Notes
Generates naturally in bastion remnants and ruined portals.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get Chain in Minecraft?
Chain is crafted at a Crafting Table using Iron Nugget and Iron Ingot. It can also be obtained through chest loot.
What is Chain used for?
A thin decorative block that can hang vertically or be placed horizontally and supports hanging lanterns and bells. Crafted from iron nuggets and an iron ingot.
How many Chain can you stack?
Chain stacks up to 64 per inventory slot, so a full stack is 64 and a double chest holds 3,456 of them.
Can Chain be enchanted?
No. Chain cannot be enchanted in vanilla Minecraft.
When was Chain added to Minecraft?
Chain was added in version 1.16 and remains part of the Utility Blocks category in the current 1.21 release.