Pixel art illustration of a lead, a coiled brown rope leash with a metal clip
Minecraft Java Item ID

Lead ID

Leads are crafted from string and a slimeball. They tether mobs to fences or pull them along behind the player.

✓ Verified for Java Edition 1.21.11
Namespaced item ID minecraft:lead

Lead Item Facts

CategoryMiscellaneous
Maximum stack64
Available inSurvival and Creative
Historical numerical ID420

Historical numerical ID: Reviewed for Java Edition 1.12.2 and earlier.

Give Command for Lead

Copy the current Java Edition command, or open the generator to change the player and quantity.

/give @p minecraft:lead 1

Customize this command → View crafting recipe →

Historical command for Java 1.12.2 and earlier

Modern namespaced IDs are recommended. This numerical form is only for old Java releases.

/give @p 420 1

Give command syntax by version

Java 1.13+
/give @p minecraft:lead 1
Namespaced ID (current format)
Java 1.8–1.12.2
/give @p 420 1 0
Numerical ID + data value
Bedrock Edition
/give @p minecraft:lead 1
Same namespaced ID (namespace optional)

Rows appear only when the underlying value is verified: the Java 1.8–1.12.2 row requires a reviewed historical numerical ID, and the Bedrock row appears only when this exact namespaced ID exists in the Bedrock registry.

How to Get Lead

Crafting Recipe

StringString
StringString
String

Crafting table recipe — makes 2 × Lead.

Prefer commands? Jump back to the give command matrix above to get Lead instantly.

Lead Command Examples

  • Give 1 to nearest player: /give @p minecraft:lead 1
  • Give 1 to yourself: /give @s minecraft:lead 1
  • Give to a specific player: /give PlayerName minecraft:lead 1
  • Clear from inventory: /clear @p minecraft:lead

Lead FAQ

What is the item ID for Lead?

The item ID for Lead is minecraft:lead. Java Edition commands such as /give, /clear, and /setblock use this namespaced ID.

What is the numerical ID for Lead?

Lead has the historical numerical ID 420, used in Java Edition 1.12.2 and earlier. Current versions use minecraft:lead instead.

How do I give myself Lead in Minecraft?

Open the chat window and run /give @p minecraft:lead 1 to give the nearest player one Lead. Replace @p with a player name to target someone else.

How many Lead can stack in one slot?

Lead stacks up to 64 per inventory slot.

How do you craft Lead?

Lead is crafted on a crafting table with 5 strings, which yields 2 Lead.

Sources and Data Review

Item facts were reviewed for Java Edition 1.21.11 on .

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