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Chain

Chain

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minecraft:chain

Chain is a metallic decoration block crafted from ingots and nuggets, free-standing and able to hang in mid-air along any of the three axes without a supporting block. It is most often used to suspend bells, lanterns, and hanging signs.

5Hardness
6Blast Res.
pickaxeBest Tool
yesTransparent
noRenewable

Uses

  • Hanging Sign — A chain plus two matching stripped logs or stems crafts a hanging sign, which suspends from the underside of a block or another chain.
  • Decoration — Frequently placed above lanterns and bells to visually suspend them from ceilings in builds.

Found In

  • Crafted from ingots — Crafted with 1 ingot and 2 matching nuggets (iron or copper) arranged vertically in a crafting grid.
  • Bastion Remnants — Naturally generated as decoration hanging from structures in bastion remnants.

Drops

FAQ

Does Chain drop itself when mined?

Yes, mining a chain with a pickaxe always drops the chain block itself, regardless of tool tier.

Can Chain be placed floating in mid-air?

Yes. Chains do not require a supporting block and can be placed completely free-standing, oriented vertically or along either horizontal axis.

Can pistons move Chain blocks?

Yes, pistons can push chains without breaking them, unlike many other decoration blocks.

What tool do I need to mine Chain?

Any pickaxe works — there is no minimum tool tier required for it to drop.

Tags

  • pickaxe_mineable
  • metal
  • overworld
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