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How to Craft Chain in Minecraft

Chains can hang from ceilings and support lanterns, bells and other hanging blocks.

Crafting Recipe

Crafting Table
Iron NuggetIron Nugg...
Iron IngotIron Ingo...
Iron NuggetIron Nugg...
ChainChainChain

Materials Needed

ItemAmountWhere to Find
Iron Nugget2Smelt iron items or craft from iron ingots
Iron Ingot1Smelt iron ore

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Open your Crafting Table to access the 3x3 crafting grid.
  2. Arrange the ingredients in the crafting grid following the pattern shown above.
  3. Place Iron Nugget in: row 1, column 2; row 3, column 2.
  4. Place Iron Ingot in: row 2, column 2.
  5. Collect your Chain from the output slot.

Uses for Chain

  • Hanging lanterns
  • Decorative chains

View detailed item stats, durability and properties for Chain on the Astroworld Items Database.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do I need to craft Chain?
You need 2 Iron Nugget, 1 Iron Ingot. Use a Crafting Table to craft it.
How many Chain does the recipe produce?
This recipe produces 1 Chain per craft.
What is Chain used for?
Hanging lanterns. Decorative chains.
What version of Minecraft added Chain?
Chain was added in Minecraft 1.16.

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