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. This item was added to the game in version 1.6.1.
In this database, Lead sits alongside 24 other Transportation entries, each with its own page. It is used to travel across the world.
Crafting Recipe
Lead×2Crafting TableStation: Crafting Table
Yields: 2 items
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.
Can Lead be enchanted?
No. Lead cannot be enchanted in vanilla Minecraft.
When was Lead added to Minecraft?
Lead was added in version 1.6.1 and remains part of the Transportation category in the current 1.21 release.