Leather
An item dropped by cows, horses and several other mobs. It is used to craft leather armor, books and item frames.
Stack Size
Stack Size64
Durability
DurabilityN/A
Category
CategoryMiscellaneous
Version Added
Version AddedAlpha
Item ID
Item IDleather
Overview
Leather is a item in the Miscellaneous category of Minecraft, obtained through mob drop, crafting it, fishing, and trading with villagers. A single inventory slot holds a full stack of 64 Leather. This item was added to the game in the early Alpha development period.
In this database, Leather sits alongside 146 other Miscellaneous entries, each with its own page. Leather is also a hub ingredient, feeding into 9 different recipes in this catalogue, so keeping a stock on hand unlocks a wide range of crafts.
Used to Craft
Leather is a crafting ingredient for 9 other items in Minecraft. Each one links to its own recipe and details page.
Item Frame
Leather Boots
Leather Cap
Leather Cap
Leather Horse Armor
Leather Pants
Leather Tunic
Leather TunicHow to Obtain
- Mob drop
- Crafting
- Fishing
- Trading
Notes
Also crafted from four rabbit hide. Used to make Leather Armor, Books, Item Frames and Bundles.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get Leather in Minecraft?
Leather is obtained through mob drop, crafting it, fishing, and trading with villagers. A full step-by-step crafting recipe is available on the linked crafting guide.
What is Leather used for?
Leather is a crafting ingredient used to make Book, Item Frame, Leather Boots, Leather Cap, Leather Cap, Leather Horse Armor, Leather Pants, Leather Tunic, and Leather Tunic.
How many Leather can you stack?
Leather stacks up to 64 per inventory slot, so a full stack is 64 and a double chest holds 3,456 of them.
Can Leather be enchanted?
No. Leather cannot be enchanted in vanilla Minecraft.
When was Leather added to Minecraft?
Leather was added in the early Alpha development period and remains part of the Miscellaneous category in the current 1.21 release.