How to get a slimeball in minecraft

This post was last updated on January 1, 2025

Leads are an item in Minecraft used for catching and transporting mobs to any location.

They also have a few other handy uses in the game

If you fancy yourself to be a bit of a Minecraft animal farmer, then a lead will be one of your most important tools.

This guide shows you exactly how to make a lead in Minecraft, what mobs they can be used on, and how they work

How to Get a Lead in Minecraft

Leads (also called a leash) can either be crafted, found in loot chests, or obtained from other entities in the game.

How to Craft a Lead in Minecraft

Crafting a lead in Minecraft is simple, and the only required materials are 4 pieces of string, and 1 slimeball – you will need to use a crafting table.

In the crafting menu, place one slimeball in the center of the second row, followed by two pieces of string in the first two boxes of the first row, and one more piece of string in the last box in the bottom row of the crafting area.

This recipe will give you two leads when you craft them on your crafting t

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