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Terms of Use wikiHow is where trusted research and expert knowledge come together. Learn why people trust wikiHow The Fastest Way to Craft a Lead in Minecraft PDF download Download Article Make a lead in Minecraft with string, slime balls, and just the right tool Written by Darlene Antonelli, MA

Last Updated: January 3, 2025

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This article was co-authored by wikiHow staff writer, Darlene Antonelli, MA. Darlene has been writing and editing tech content at wikiHow since 2019. She previously worked for AppleCare, served as a writing tutor, volunteered in IT at an animal rescue, and taught as an adjunct professor for EN101 and EN102. Darlene has completed Coursera courses on technology, writing, and language. She holds both a BA (2011) and an MA (2012) from Rowan University in Writing, with a focus on workplace communication. With her extensive experience, academic background, and ongoing learning, Darlene has become the go-to grammar expert for her friends and family, as well as a skilled wordsmith for anyone in need. This article has been viewed 69,081 times. Learn more...

You could have a field of horses, but no way to get them to move where you want them. You'll need a lead, also called a leash, to do this. You can also use a lead to tie a mob to a fence or post so they can't move! This wikiHow teaches you how to make a lead in Minecraft. You'll need a crafting table, 4 Strings, and 1 Slimeball.

Making a Lead in Minecraft: A Quick Guide

To make a lead, get 4 strings and 1 slimeball. Make a crafting table and open it. Add 1 string each to the first block on the first row in the grid, the second block on the first row, the first block on the second row, and the third block on the third row, and add the slimeball to the second block on the second row.

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Gathering Materials

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  1. Step 1 Obtain 4 strings.... 1 Obtain 4 strings. String is primarily obtained by killing spiders and cave spiders. Spiders will spawn at night or in caves that have a light level of 7 or less[1] , and cave spiders spawn from cave spider spawners found in mineshafts.
    • String can also be obtained by looting chests in dungeons, desert temples, pillager outposts, woodland mansions, and bastions, killing striders and cats, breaking cobwebs, fishing, bartering with piglins, or from cats as a gift[2] .
  2. Step 2 Obtain 1 slimeball. 2 Obtain 1 slimeball. Slimeballs are primarily obtained by killing slimes. Slimes can spawn in swamps from Y-levels 50-70 at night. They'll spawn most often during full moons, and never during new moons[3] .
    • Slimes may also spawn in certain chunks below Y-level 40. These slime chunks depend on the world seed in Java Edition, but the coordinates for slime chunks stay the same for every world in Bedrock Edition[4] .
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  3. Step 3 Make a crafting table. 3 Make a crafting table. A crafting table can be made using 4 wooden planks, which are obtained by placing a wood log in your survival inventory crafting space. Open your survival inventory and fill all 4 crafting slots there with a wooden plank to make a crafting table.
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Crafting Leads

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  1. Step 1 Open your crafting table. 1 Open your crafting table. A 3x3 grid will appear. Proceed navigating the grid blocks from the left to right.
  2. Step 2 Add 1 String to the first block on the first row in the grid. 2 Add 1 String to the first block on the first row in the grid.
  3. Step 3 Add 1 String to the second block on the first row in the grid. 3 Add 1 String to the second block on the first row in the grid.
  4. Step 4 Add 1 String to the first block on the second row in the grid. 4 Add 1 String to the first block on the second row in the grid.
  5. Step 5 Add 1 Slimeball to the second block on the second row in the grid. 5 Add 1 Slimeball to the second block on the second row in the grid.
  6. Step 6 Add 1 String to the 3rd block on the 3rd row in the grid. 6 Add 1 String to the 3rd block on the 3rd row in the grid.
    • Once you've added all these ingredients in this pattern, you'll see an output of 2 leads.
  7. Step 7 Drag and drop the leads into your inventory. 7 Drag and drop the leads into your inventory.
  8. Step 8 Repeat Steps 2-7 to create as many leads as you want. 8 Repeat Steps 2-7 to create as many leads as you want.
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  • Question How do you put your lead on a mob? Seasalt25 Seasalt25 Top Answerer To put a lead on a mob, hold the lead in your hand, look at the mob, and press the button or other control you use to place blocks and use other objects. This should work as long as it is a mob you can put a lead on. It will not work if it is a hostile mob. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 0 Helpful 4
  • Question What are leads used for? Seasalt25 Seasalt25 Top Answerer Leads can be attached to some mobs, making them useful for transporting mobs that cannot be tamed or led with food items. Additionally, if you have a lead attached to a mob, you can right click a fence to attach the lead to the fence. This keeps the mob restricted to the general area around the fence, preventing them from leaving. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 1 Helpful 3
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  1. ↑ https://minecraft.fandom.com/wiki/Spider#Spawning
  2. ↑ https://minecraft.fandom.com/wiki/String#Obtaining
  3. ↑ https://minecraft.fandom.com/wiki/Slime#Swamps
  4. ↑ https://minecraft.fandom.com/wiki/Slime#.22Slime_chunks.22

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Darlene Antonelli, MA Written by: Darlene Antonelli, MA wikiHow Technology Writer This article was co-authored by wikiHow staff writer, Darlene Antonelli, MA. Darlene has been writing and editing tech content at wikiHow since 2019. She previously worked for AppleCare, served as a writing tutor, volunteered in IT at an animal rescue, and taught as an adjunct professor for EN101 and EN102. Darlene has completed Coursera courses on technology, writing, and language. She holds both a BA (2011) and an MA (2012) from Rowan University in Writing, with a focus on workplace communication. With her extensive experience, academic background, and ongoing learning, Darlene has become the go-to grammar expert for her friends and family, as well as a skilled wordsmith for anyone in need. This article has been viewed 69,081 times. 22 votes - 65% Co-authors: 9 Updated: January 3, 2025 Views: 69,081 Categories: Minecraft Crafting Article SummaryX

1. Open your crafting table. 2. Add 1 String to the first and second blocks from the left in the first row, add 1 String to the first block to the left in the second row, add 1 Slimeball to the second block in the second row, add 1 String to the 3rd block on the 3rd row. 3. Drag and drop output leads into your inventory. Did this summary help you?YesNo

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