Lead
A rope used to leash and lead passive mobs. Can be attached to fence posts to keep mobs in place.
Stack Size
Stack Size64
Durability
DurabilityN/A
Category
CategoryTransportation
Version Added
Version Added1.6.1
Item ID
Item IDlead
Overview
Lead is a transportation item in the Transportation category of Minecraft, obtained through crafting it, Woodland Mansion chest loot, and Wandering Trader drops. A single inventory slot holds a full stack of 64 Lead.
It is used to travel across the world. Of the 2 kinds of generated chest that can hold it, woodland mansion chests are the best bet at about 33% per chest.
Crafting Recipe
Crafting
How to Obtain
- Crafting
- Woodland Mansion chest loot
- Wandering Trader drops
Notes
Crafts 2 leads at a time. Maximum range of 10 blocks before breaking. Works on most passive mobs.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get Lead in Minecraft?
Lead is crafted at a Crafting Table using String and Slimeball, and each craft yields 2. It can also be obtained through Woodland Mansion chest loot and Wandering Trader drops.
What is Lead used for?
A rope used to leash and lead passive mobs. Can be attached to fence posts to keep mobs in place.
How many Lead can you stack?
Lead stacks up to 64 per inventory slot, so a full stack is 64 and a double chest holds 3,456 of them.
Where do you find Lead in chests?
Lead is chest loot in woodland mansion chests (about 33%) and ancient city chests (about 17%). Those odds come from the loot tables themselves, so they are per chest, without any Luck.
When was Lead added to Minecraft?
Lead was added in version 1.6.1.