Feather
An item dropped by chickens and parrots. It is used to craft arrows.
Stack Size
Stack Size64
Durability
DurabilityN/A
Category
CategoryMiscellaneous
Version Added
Version AddedAlpha
Item ID
Item IDfeather
Overview
Feather is an item in the Miscellaneous category of Minecraft, obtained through mob drops. A single inventory slot holds a full stack of 64 Feather.
Feather is also a hub ingredient, feeding into 3 different recipes in this catalogue, so keeping a stock on hand unlocks a wide range of crafts. Of the 3 kinds of generated chest that can hold it, shipwreck map chests are the best bet at about 60% per chest.
Used to Craft
Feather is a crafting ingredient for 3 other items in Minecraft. Each one links to its own recipe and details page.
Arrow
BrushHow to Obtain
- Mob drops
Notes
Used to craft Arrows and the Brush.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get Feather in Minecraft?
Feather is obtained through mob drops. You never craft Feather; 3 recipes spend it.
What is Feather used for?
Feather is a crafting ingredient used to make Arrow, Book and Quill, and Brush.
How many Feather can you stack?
Feather stacks 64 to a slot. Arrow takes 1 of them per craft, so a full stack covers 64 of those before the slot is empty.
Where do you find Feather in chests?
Feather is chest loot in shipwreck map chests (about 60%, 1 to 5 at a time), village fletcher chests (about 56%, 1 to 3 at a time), and plains village houses (about 12%). Those odds come from the loot tables themselves, so they are per chest, without any Luck.
When was Feather added to Minecraft?
Feather was added in the early Alpha development period.