Iron Chain in Minecraft
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To craft Iron Chain, combine 2 Iron Nugget and 1 Iron Ingot in a crafting table. Mine it with at least a Wooden Pickaxe.
- Type
- Block
- Stack size
- Up to 64
- Craftable
- Yes
- Best tool
- Pickaxe
- Blast resistance
- 6
How to craft Iron Chain
You need a crafting table for this recipe. Place the ingredients exactly as shown.
| Iron Nugget | ||
| Iron Ingot | ||
| Iron Nugget |
How to mine Iron Chain
The best tool for Iron Chain is the Pickaxe. To get the block as a drop you need at least a Wooden Pickaxe. With a hardness of 5, it is fairly tough.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Best tool | Pickaxe |
| Minimum tier to drop | Wooden |
| Hardness | 5 |
| Blast resistance | 6 |
| Light level | None |
| Transparent | Yes |
Good blast resistance — it survives most creeper explosions nearby.
What is Iron Chain used for?
Iron Chain is an ingredient in 12 crafting recipes:
- Acacia Hanging Sign
- Bamboo Hanging Sign
- Birch Hanging Sign
- Cherry Hanging Sign
- Crimson Hanging Sign
- Dark Oak Hanging Sign
- Jungle Hanging Sign
- Mangrove Hanging Sign
- Oak Hanging Sign
- Pale Oak Hanging Sign
- Spruce Hanging Sign
- Warped Hanging Sign
Data for Minecraft Java Edition 26.1, based on the open minecraft-data project. Some details can differ in Bedrock Edition. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.
Frequently asked questions
How do you craft Iron Chain in Minecraft?
Combine 2 Iron Nugget and 1 Iron Ingot in a crafting table.
What tool do you need to mine Iron Chain?
Use a Pickaxe. You need at least a Wooden Pickaxe for it to drop.
What can you make with Iron Chain?
Iron Chain is used to craft Acacia Hanging Sign, Bamboo Hanging Sign, Birch Hanging Sign, Cherry Hanging Sign and Crimson Hanging Sign and more.