Leather

For the armor material, see Armor materials.
Leather
Leather.png: Infobox image for Leather the item in Minecraft
Invicon Leather.png: Inventory sprite for Leather in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Leather
Rarity tier

Common

Renewable

Yes

Stackable

Yes (64) 

{
    "title": "Leather",
    "rows": [
        {
            "field": "Common",
            "label": "(link to Rarity article, displayed as Rarity tier)"
        },
        {
            "field": "Yes",
            "label": "(link to Renewable resource article, displayed as Renewable)"
        },
        {
            "field": "Yes (64)",
            "label": "Stackable"
        }
    ],
    "invimages": [
        "Leather"
    ],
    "images": [
        "Leather.png"
    ]
}

Leather is an item used to make item frames, armor, books and plain bundles.

Obtaining

Mob loot

Java Edition:

MobQuantity / Chance / Average
DefaultLooting ILooting IILooting III
Cow0–266.67%1.000–383.33%1.500–491.67%2.000–594.44%2.50
Donkey0–266.67%1.000–383.33%1.500–491.67%2.000–594.44%2.50
Hoglin0–150.00%0.500–275.00%1.000–387.50%1.500–491.67%2.00
Horse0–266.67%1.000–383.33%1.500–491.67%2.000–594.44%2.50
Llama0–266.67%1.000–383.33%1.500–491.67%2.000–594.44%2.50
Mooshroom0–266.67%1.000–383.33%1.500–491.67%2.000–594.44%2.50
Mule0–266.67%1.000–383.33%1.500–491.67%2.000–594.44%2.50
Trader Llama0–266.67%1.000–383.33%1.500–491.67%2.000–594.44%2.50

MobQuantity / Chance / Average
DefaultLooting ILooting IILooting III
Cow0–22⁄310–35⁄63⁄20–411⁄1220–517⁄185⁄2
Donkey0–22⁄310–35⁄63⁄20–411⁄1220–517⁄185⁄2
Hoglin0–11⁄21⁄20–23⁄410–37⁄83⁄20–411⁄122
Horse0–22⁄310–35⁄63⁄20–411⁄1220–517⁄185⁄2
Llama0–22⁄310–35⁄63⁄20–411⁄1220–517⁄185⁄2
Mooshroom0–22⁄310–35⁄63⁄20–411⁄1220–517⁄185⁄2
Mule0–22⁄310–35⁄63⁄20–411⁄1220–517⁄185⁄2
Trader Llama0–22⁄310–35⁄63⁄20–411⁄1220–517⁄185⁄2

MobAmountProbability
DefaultLooting ILooting IILooting III
Cow01⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄6 (16.67%)1⁄12 (8.33%)1⁄18 (5.56%)
11⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄4 (25.00%)1⁄6 (16.67%)
21⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄3 (33.33%)5⁄18 (27.78%)
301⁄6 (16.67%)1⁄4 (25.00%)5⁄18 (27.78%)
4001⁄12 (8.33%)1⁄6 (16.67%)
50001⁄18 (5.56%)
Average1 (1.00)3⁄2 (1.50)2 (2.00)5⁄2 (2.50)
Donkey01⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄6 (16.67%)1⁄12 (8.33%)1⁄18 (5.56%)
11⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄4 (25.00%)1⁄6 (16.67%)
21⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄3 (33.33%)5⁄18 (27.78%)
301⁄6 (16.67%)1⁄4 (25.00%)5⁄18 (27.78%)
4001⁄12 (8.33%)1⁄6 (16.67%)
50001⁄18 (5.56%)
Average1 (1.00)3⁄2 (1.50)2 (2.00)5⁄2 (2.50)
Hoglin01⁄2 (50.00%)1⁄4 (25.00%)1⁄8 (12.50%)1⁄12 (8.33%)
11⁄2 (50.00%)1⁄2 (50.00%)3⁄8 (37.50%)1⁄4 (25.00%)
201⁄4 (25.00%)3⁄8 (37.50%)1⁄3 (33.33%)
3001⁄8 (12.50%)1⁄4 (25.00%)
40001⁄12 (8.33%)
Average1⁄2 (0.50)1 (1.00)3⁄2 (1.50)2 (2.00)
Horse01⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄6 (16.67%)1⁄12 (8.33%)1⁄18 (5.56%)
11⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄4 (25.00%)1⁄6 (16.67%)
21⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄3 (33.33%)5⁄18 (27.78%)
301⁄6 (16.67%)1⁄4 (25.00%)5⁄18 (27.78%)
4001⁄12 (8.33%)1⁄6 (16.67%)
50001⁄18 (5.56%)
Average1 (1.00)3⁄2 (1.50)2 (2.00)5⁄2 (2.50)
Llama01⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄6 (16.67%)1⁄12 (8.33%)1⁄18 (5.56%)
11⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄4 (25.00%)1⁄6 (16.67%)
21⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄3 (33.33%)5⁄18 (27.78%)
301⁄6 (16.67%)1⁄4 (25.00%)5⁄18 (27.78%)
4001⁄12 (8.33%)1⁄6 (16.67%)
50001⁄18 (5.56%)
Average1 (1.00)3⁄2 (1.50)2 (2.00)5⁄2 (2.50)
Mooshroom01⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄6 (16.67%)1⁄12 (8.33%)1⁄18 (5.56%)
11⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄4 (25.00%)1⁄6 (16.67%)
21⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄3 (33.33%)5⁄18 (27.78%)
301⁄6 (16.67%)1⁄4 (25.00%)5⁄18 (27.78%)
4001⁄12 (8.33%)1⁄6 (16.67%)
50001⁄18 (5.56%)
Average1 (1.00)3⁄2 (1.50)2 (2.00)5⁄2 (2.50)
Mule01⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄6 (16.67%)1⁄12 (8.33%)1⁄18 (5.56%)
11⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄4 (25.00%)1⁄6 (16.67%)
21⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄3 (33.33%)5⁄18 (27.78%)
301⁄6 (16.67%)1⁄4 (25.00%)5⁄18 (27.78%)
4001⁄12 (8.33%)1⁄6 (16.67%)
50001⁄18 (5.56%)
Average1 (1.00)3⁄2 (1.50)2 (2.00)5⁄2 (2.50)
Trader Llama01⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄6 (16.67%)1⁄12 (8.33%)1⁄18 (5.56%)
11⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄4 (25.00%)1⁄6 (16.67%)
21⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄3 (33.33%)5⁄18 (27.78%)
301⁄6 (16.67%)1⁄4 (25.00%)5⁄18 (27.78%)
4001⁄12 (8.33%)1⁄6 (16.67%)
50001⁄18 (5.56%)
Average1 (1.00)3⁄2 (1.50)2 (2.00)5⁄2 (2.50)

Drops1
MobExpected Number of Kill
DefaultLooting ILooting IILooting III
Cow1.000.670.500.40
Donkey1.000.670.500.40
Hoglin2.001.000.670.50
Horse1.000.670.500.40
Llama1.000.670.500.40
Mooshroom1.000.670.500.40
Mule1.000.670.500.40
Trader Llama1.000.670.500.40

Bedrock Edition:

MobQuantity / Chance / Average
DefaultLooting ILooting IILooting III
Cow0–266.67%1.000–366.67%1.330–466.67%1.670–566.67%2.00
Donkey0–266.67%1.000–366.67%1.330–466.67%1.670–566.67%2.00
Hoglin0–150.00%0.500–250.00%0.750–350.00%1.000–450.00%1.25
Horse0–266.67%1.000–366.67%1.330–466.67%1.670–566.67%2.00
Llama0–266.67%1.000–366.67%1.330–466.67%1.670–566.67%2.00
Mooshroom0–266.67%1.000–366.67%1.330–466.67%1.670–566.67%2.00
Mule0–266.67%1.000–366.67%1.330–466.67%1.670–566.67%2.00
Trader Llama0–266.67%1.000–366.67%1.330–466.67%1.670–566.67%2.00

MobQuantity / Chance / Average
DefaultLooting ILooting IILooting III
Cow0–22⁄310–32⁄34⁄30–42⁄35⁄30–52⁄32
Donkey0–22⁄310–32⁄34⁄30–42⁄35⁄30–52⁄32
Hoglin0–11⁄21⁄20–21⁄23⁄40–31⁄210–41⁄25⁄4
Horse0–22⁄310–32⁄34⁄30–42⁄35⁄30–52⁄32
Llama0–22⁄310–32⁄34⁄30–42⁄35⁄30–52⁄32
Mooshroom0–22⁄310–32⁄34⁄30–42⁄35⁄30–52⁄32
Mule0–22⁄310–32⁄34⁄30–42⁄35⁄30–52⁄32
Trader Llama0–22⁄310–32⁄34⁄30–42⁄35⁄30–52⁄32

MobAmountProbability
DefaultLooting ILooting IILooting III
Cow01⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄3 (33.33%)
11⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄6 (16.67%)1⁄12 (8.33%)1⁄18 (5.56%)
21⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄4 (25.00%)1⁄6 (16.67%)
301⁄6 (16.67%)1⁄4 (25.00%)2⁄9 (22.22%)
4001⁄12 (8.33%)1⁄6 (16.67%)
50001⁄18 (5.56%)
Average1 (1.00)4⁄3 (1.33)5⁄3 (1.67)2 (2.00)
Donkey01⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄3 (33.33%)
11⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄6 (16.67%)1⁄12 (8.33%)1⁄18 (5.56%)
21⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄4 (25.00%)1⁄6 (16.67%)
301⁄6 (16.67%)1⁄4 (25.00%)2⁄9 (22.22%)
4001⁄12 (8.33%)1⁄6 (16.67%)
50001⁄18 (5.56%)
Average1 (1.00)4⁄3 (1.33)5⁄3 (1.67)2 (2.00)
Hoglin01⁄2 (50.00%)1⁄2 (50.00%)1⁄2 (50.00%)1⁄2 (50.00%)
11⁄2 (50.00%)1⁄4 (25.00%)1⁄8 (12.50%)1⁄12 (8.33%)
201⁄4 (25.00%)1⁄4 (25.00%)1⁄6 (16.67%)
3001⁄8 (12.50%)1⁄6 (16.67%)
40001⁄12 (8.33%)
Average1⁄2 (0.50)3⁄4 (0.75)1 (1.00)5⁄4 (1.25)
Horse01⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄3 (33.33%)
11⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄6 (16.67%)1⁄12 (8.33%)1⁄18 (5.56%)
21⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄4 (25.00%)1⁄6 (16.67%)
301⁄6 (16.67%)1⁄4 (25.00%)2⁄9 (22.22%)
4001⁄12 (8.33%)1⁄6 (16.67%)
50001⁄18 (5.56%)
Average1 (1.00)4⁄3 (1.33)5⁄3 (1.67)2 (2.00)
Llama01⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄3 (33.33%)
11⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄6 (16.67%)1⁄12 (8.33%)1⁄18 (5.56%)
21⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄4 (25.00%)1⁄6 (16.67%)
301⁄6 (16.67%)1⁄4 (25.00%)2⁄9 (22.22%)
4001⁄12 (8.33%)1⁄6 (16.67%)
50001⁄18 (5.56%)
Average1 (1.00)4⁄3 (1.33)5⁄3 (1.67)2 (2.00)
Mooshroom01⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄3 (33.33%)
11⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄6 (16.67%)1⁄12 (8.33%)1⁄18 (5.56%)
21⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄4 (25.00%)1⁄6 (16.67%)
301⁄6 (16.67%)1⁄4 (25.00%)2⁄9 (22.22%)
4001⁄12 (8.33%)1⁄6 (16.67%)
50001⁄18 (5.56%)
Average1 (1.00)4⁄3 (1.33)5⁄3 (1.67)2 (2.00)
Mule01⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄3 (33.33%)
11⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄6 (16.67%)1⁄12 (8.33%)1⁄18 (5.56%)
21⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄4 (25.00%)1⁄6 (16.67%)
301⁄6 (16.67%)1⁄4 (25.00%)2⁄9 (22.22%)
4001⁄12 (8.33%)1⁄6 (16.67%)
50001⁄18 (5.56%)
Average1 (1.00)4⁄3 (1.33)5⁄3 (1.67)2 (2.00)
Trader Llama01⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄3 (33.33%)
11⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄6 (16.67%)1⁄12 (8.33%)1⁄18 (5.56%)
21⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄3 (33.33%)1⁄4 (25.00%)1⁄6 (16.67%)
301⁄6 (16.67%)1⁄4 (25.00%)2⁄9 (22.22%)
4001⁄12 (8.33%)1⁄6 (16.67%)
50001⁄18 (5.56%)
Average1 (1.00)4⁄3 (1.33)5⁄3 (1.67)2 (2.00)

Drops1
MobExpected Number of Kill
DefaultLooting ILooting IILooting III
Cow1.000.750.600.50
Donkey1.000.750.600.50
Hoglin2.001.331.000.80
Horse1.000.750.600.50
Llama1.000.750.600.50
Mooshroom1.000.750.600.50
Mule1.000.750.600.50
Trader Llama1.000.750.600.50

A fox sometimes spawns holding leather, which always drops upon death. Alternatively, a player can drop a food item, causing the fox to drop the leather in favor of that food.

Generated loot

Item Structure Container Quantity Chance
Java Edition
Monster Room Chest 1–5 27.9%
{ "item": "Leather", "stacksize": "1–5", "chance": 0.2792703864726873, "structure": "Monster Room", "container": "Chest" }
Ancient City Chest 1–5 16.1%
{ "item": "Leather", "stacksize": "1–5", "chance": 0.16110641166159667, "structure": "Ancient City", "container": "Chest" }
Bastion Remnant Bridge chest 1–3 47.9%
{ "item": "Leather", "stacksize": "1–3", "chance": 0.4794666666666667, "structure": "Bastion Remnant", "container": "Bridge chest" }
Hoglin stable chest 1–3 22.8%
{ "item": "Leather", "stacksize": "1–3", "chance": 0.22793887963348602, "structure": "Bastion Remnant", "container": "Hoglin stable chest" }
Desert Pyramid Chest 1–5 23.5%
{ "item": "Leather", "stacksize": "1–5", "chance": 0.23489794603087977, "structure": "Desert Pyramid", "container": "Chest" }
Jungle Pyramid Chest 1–5 12.9%
{ "item": "Leather", "stacksize": "1–5", "chance": 0.1285000378705884, "structure": "Jungle Pyramid", "container": "Chest" }
Stronghold Altar chest 1–5 2.5%
{ "item": "Leather", "stacksize": "1–5", "chance": 0.024800500000000003, "structure": "Stronghold", "container": "Altar chest" }
Village Tanner's chest 1–3 17.3%
{ "item": "Leather", "stacksize": "1–3", "chance": 0.17258930206298828, "structure": "Village", "container": "Tanner's chest" }
Bedrock Edition
Monster Room Chest 1–5 27.9%
{ "item": "Leather", "stacksize": "1–5", "chance": 0.2792703864726873, "structure": "Monster Room", "container": "Chest" }
Ancient City Chest 1–5 16.1%
{ "item": "Leather", "stacksize": "1–5", "chance": 0.16110641166159667, "structure": "Ancient City", "container": "Chest" }
Bastion Remnant Bridge chest 1–3 47.9%
{ "item": "Leather", "stacksize": "1–3", "chance": 0.4794666666666667, "structure": "Bastion Remnant", "container": "Bridge chest" }
Hoglin stable chest 1–3 22.8%
{ "item": "Leather", "stacksize": "1–3", "chance": 0.22793887963348602, "structure": "Bastion Remnant", "container": "Hoglin stable chest" }
Desert Pyramid Chest 1–5 23.5%
{ "item": "Leather", "stacksize": "1–5", "chance": 0.23489794603087977, "structure": "Desert Pyramid", "container": "Chest" }
Jungle Pyramid Chest 1–5 12.8%
{ "item": "Leather", "stacksize": "1–5", "chance": 0.12822584452727093, "structure": "Jungle Pyramid", "container": "Chest" }
Stronghold Altar chest 1–5 2.4%
{ "item": "Leather", "stacksize": "1–5", "chance": 0.024037471921875886, "structure": "Stronghold", "container": "Altar chest" }
Village Tanner's chest 1–3 17.3%
{ "item": "Leather", "stacksize": "1–3", "chance": 0.17258930206298828, "structure": "Village", "container": "Tanner's chest" }

Crafting

Ingredients Crafting recipe
Rabbit Hide
Invicon Rabbit Hide.png: Inventory sprite for Rabbit Hide in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Rabbit Hide with description: Rabbit HideInvicon Rabbit Hide.png: Inventory sprite for Rabbit Hide in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Rabbit Hide with description: Rabbit HideInvicon Rabbit Hide.png: Inventory sprite for Rabbit Hide in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Rabbit Hide with description: Rabbit HideInvicon Rabbit Hide.png: Inventory sprite for Rabbit Hide in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Rabbit Hide with description: Rabbit Hide
Invicon Leather.png: Inventory sprite for Leather in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Leather

Fishing

Leather can be obtained as a "junk" item from fishing, with a 1% default chance of getting it.

Bartering

Adult piglins may barter 2-4 leather when given a gold ingot.

Villager gifts

in Java Edition, leatherworker villagers throw leather at players under the Hero of the Village effect.

Usage

Crafting ingredient

Name Ingredients Crafting recipe
Book Paper +
Invicon Paper.png: Inventory sprite for Paper in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Paper with description: PaperInvicon Paper.png: Inventory sprite for Paper in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Paper with description: PaperInvicon Paper.png: Inventory sprite for Paper in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Paper with description: PaperInvicon Leather.png: Inventory sprite for Leather in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Leather
Invicon Book.png: Inventory sprite for Book in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Book with description: Book
Bundle String +
Invicon String.png: Inventory sprite for String in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to String with description: StringInvicon Leather.png: Inventory sprite for Leather in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Leather
Invicon Bundle.png: Inventory sprite for Bundle in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Bundle with description: Bundle
Item Frame Stick +
Invicon Stick.png: Inventory sprite for Stick in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Stick with description: StickInvicon Stick.png: Inventory sprite for Stick in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Stick with description: StickInvicon Stick.png: Inventory sprite for Stick in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Stick with description: StickInvicon Stick.png: Inventory sprite for Stick in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Stick with description: StickInvicon Leather.png: Inventory sprite for Leather in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: LeatherInvicon Stick.png: Inventory sprite for Stick in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Stick with description: StickInvicon Stick.png: Inventory sprite for Stick in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Stick with description: StickInvicon Stick.png: Inventory sprite for Stick in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Stick with description: StickInvicon Stick.png: Inventory sprite for Stick in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Stick with description: Stick
Invicon Item Frame.png: Inventory sprite for Item Frame in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Item Frame with description: Item Frame
Boots
Invicon Leather.png: Inventory sprite for Leather in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: LeatherInvicon Leather.png: Inventory sprite for Leather in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: LeatherInvicon Leather.png: Inventory sprite for Leather in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: LeatherInvicon Leather.png: Inventory sprite for Leather in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Leather
Invicon Leather Boots.png: Inventory sprite for Leather Boots in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Leather Boots with description: Leather Boots When on Feet: +1 Armor
Helmet
Invicon Leather.png: Inventory sprite for Leather in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: LeatherInvicon Leather.png: Inventory sprite for Leather in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: LeatherInvicon Leather.png: Inventory sprite for Leather in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: LeatherInvicon Leather.png: Inventory sprite for Leather in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: LeatherInvicon Leather.png: Inventory sprite for Leather in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Leather
Invicon Leather Cap.png: Inventory sprite for Leather Cap in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Leather Cap with description: Leather Cap When on Head: +1 Armor
Leather Horse Armor
Invicon Leather.png: Inventory sprite for Leather in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: LeatherInvicon Leather.png: Inventory sprite for Leather in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: LeatherInvicon Leather.png: Inventory sprite for Leather in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: LeatherInvicon Leather.png: Inventory sprite for Leather in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: LeatherInvicon Leather.png: Inventory sprite for Leather in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: LeatherInvicon Leather.png: Inventory sprite for Leather in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: LeatherInvicon Leather.png: Inventory sprite for Leather in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Leather
Invicon Leather Horse Armor.png: Inventory sprite for Leather Horse Armor in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Leather Horse Armor with description: Leather Horse Armor When equipped: +3 Armor
Leggings
Invicon Leather.png: Inventory sprite for Leather in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: LeatherInvicon Leather.png: Inventory sprite for Leather in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: LeatherInvicon Leather.png: Inventory sprite for Leather in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: LeatherInvicon Leather.png: Inventory sprite for Leather in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: LeatherInvicon Leather.png: Inventory sprite for Leather in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: LeatherInvicon Leather.png: Inventory sprite for Leather in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: LeatherInvicon Leather.png: Inventory sprite for Leather in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Leather
Invicon Leather Pants.png: Inventory sprite for Leather Pants in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Leather Pants with description: Leather Pants When on Legs: +2 Armor
Chestplate
Invicon Leather.png: Inventory sprite for Leather in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: LeatherInvicon Leather.png: Inventory sprite for Leather in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: LeatherInvicon Leather.png: Inventory sprite for Leather in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: LeatherInvicon Leather.png: Inventory sprite for Leather in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: LeatherInvicon Leather.png: Inventory sprite for Leather in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: LeatherInvicon Leather.png: Inventory sprite for Leather in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: LeatherInvicon Leather.png: Inventory sprite for Leather in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: LeatherInvicon Leather.png: Inventory sprite for Leather in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Leather
Invicon Leather Tunic.png: Inventory sprite for Leather Tunic in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Leather Tunic with description: Leather Tunic When on Body: +3 Armor
Harness  +
Glass +
Matching Wool
Invicon Leather.png: Inventory sprite for Leather in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: LeatherInvicon Leather.png: Inventory sprite for Leather in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: LeatherInvicon Leather.png: Inventory sprite for Leather in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: LeatherInvicon Glass.png: Inventory sprite for Glass in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Glass with description: GlassInvicon White Wool.png: Inventory sprite for White Wool in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to White Wool with description: White WoolInvicon Light Gray Wool.png: Inventory sprite for Light Gray Wool in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Light Gray Wool with description: Light Gray WoolInvicon Gray Wool.png: Inventory sprite for Gray Wool in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Gray Wool with description: Gray WoolInvicon Black Wool.png: Inventory sprite for Black Wool in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Black Wool with description: Black WoolInvicon Brown Wool.png: Inventory sprite for Brown Wool in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Brown Wool with description: Brown WoolInvicon Red Wool.png: Inventory sprite for Red Wool in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Red Wool with description: Red WoolInvicon Orange Wool.png: Inventory sprite for Orange Wool in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Orange Wool with description: Orange WoolInvicon Yellow Wool.png: Inventory sprite for Yellow Wool in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Yellow Wool with description: Yellow WoolInvicon Lime Wool.png: Inventory sprite for Lime Wool in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Lime Wool with description: Lime WoolInvicon Green Wool.png: Inventory sprite for Green Wool in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Green Wool with description: Green WoolInvicon Cyan Wool.png: Inventory sprite for Cyan Wool in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Cyan Wool with description: Cyan WoolInvicon Light Blue Wool.png: Inventory sprite for Light Blue Wool in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Light Blue Wool with description: Light Blue WoolInvicon Blue Wool.png: Inventory sprite for Blue Wool in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Blue Wool with description: Blue WoolInvicon Purple Wool.png: Inventory sprite for Purple Wool in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Purple Wool with description: Purple WoolInvicon Magenta Wool.png: Inventory sprite for Magenta Wool in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Magenta Wool with description: Magenta WoolInvicon Pink Wool.png: Inventory sprite for Pink Wool in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Pink Wool with description: Pink WoolInvicon Glass.png: Inventory sprite for Glass in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Glass with description: Glass
Invicon White Harness.png: Inventory sprite for White Harness in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to White Harness with description: White HarnessInvicon Light Gray Harness.png: Inventory sprite for Light Gray Harness in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Light Gray Harness with description: Light Gray HarnessInvicon Gray Harness.png: Inventory sprite for Gray Harness in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Gray Harness with description: Gray HarnessInvicon Black Harness.png: Inventory sprite for Black Harness in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Black Harness with description: Black HarnessInvicon Brown Harness.png: Inventory sprite for Brown Harness in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Brown Harness with description: Brown HarnessInvicon Red Harness.png: Inventory sprite for Red Harness in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Red Harness with description: Red HarnessInvicon Orange Harness.png: Inventory sprite for Orange Harness in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Orange Harness with description: Orange HarnessInvicon Yellow Harness.png: Inventory sprite for Yellow Harness in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Yellow Harness with description: Yellow HarnessInvicon Lime Harness.png: Inventory sprite for Lime Harness in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Lime Harness with description: Lime HarnessInvicon Green Harness.png: Inventory sprite for Green Harness in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Green Harness with description: Green HarnessInvicon Cyan Harness.png: Inventory sprite for Cyan Harness in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Cyan Harness with description: Cyan HarnessInvicon Light Blue Harness.png: Inventory sprite for Light Blue Harness in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Light Blue Harness with description: Light Blue HarnessInvicon Blue Harness.png: Inventory sprite for Blue Harness in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Blue Harness with description: Blue HarnessInvicon Purple Harness.png: Inventory sprite for Purple Harness in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Purple Harness with description: Purple HarnessInvicon Magenta Harness.png: Inventory sprite for Magenta Harness in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Magenta Harness with description: Magenta HarnessInvicon Pink Harness.png: Inventory sprite for Pink Harness in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Pink Harness with description: Pink Harness
Saddle  +
Iron Ingot
Invicon Leather.png: Inventory sprite for Leather in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: LeatherInvicon Leather.png: Inventory sprite for Leather in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: LeatherInvicon Iron Ingot.png: Inventory sprite for Iron Ingot in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Iron Ingot with description: Iron IngotInvicon Leather.png: Inventory sprite for Leather in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Leather
Invicon Saddle.png: Inventory sprite for Saddle in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Saddle with description: Saddle

Trading

VillagerProbabilityVillager wantsPlayer receives
JEBE
Novice Leatherworker67%100%6 × Emerald

Repairing

Leather is the repair item for the leather armor, and thus can be used to repair the following items in an anvil:

Achievements

IconAchievementIn-game descriptionActual requirements (if different)Gamerscore earnedTrophy type (PS)
PS4Other
Cow TipperHarvest some leather.Pick up from the ground or via fishing.15Bronze

Data values

ID

Java Edition:

NameIdentifierFormItem tagsTranslation key
ItemSprite leather.png: Sprite image for leather in Minecraft LeatherleatherItemignored_by_piglin_babiesitem.minecraft.leather

Bedrock Edition:

NameIdentifierNumeric ID FormTranslation key
ItemSprite leather.png: Sprite image for leather in Minecraft Leatherleather381Itemitem.leather.name

History

Java Edition Alpha
v1.0.8 Added leather.
Leather drops from cows.
The crafting recipe for leather armor has been changed from cloth to leather (leather armor was previously crafted with wool, and was called "cloth armor" in the game code).
v1.0.17Chickens in Survival multiplayer now drop leather if killed by fire, fall damage or cactus.
v1.2.6Chickens dropping leather was fixed by this version at the latest..
Java Edition
1.3.112w17aLeather is now required to craft books.
1.4.212w34aLeather is now used to craft the newly added item frames.
1.6.113w16aLeather is now used to craft horse saddles.
Horses, donkeys and mules now drop leather.
13w18aLeather is no longer used to craft horse saddles.
1.7.213w36aLeather can be obtained as one of the "junk" items in fishing, making it possible to obtain it without killing any animals.
1.814w02aLeather can now be sold to leatherworker villagers, at 9–12 leather for 1 emerald.
14w27bLeather can now be crafted using 4 rabbit hide.
1.915w41aLeather can now be used to repair elytra.
1.1116w39aLlamas now drop leather.
1.1318w07aPhantoms now drop leather.
18w14aPhantoms no longer drop leather.
Phantom membranes are now used to repair elytra, instead of leather.
1.1418w43a The texture of leather has been changed.
18w48aLeather can now be found in chests in village tanneries.
19w07aAdded foxes, which sometimes spawn with leather in their mouths.
19w08aLeather is now used to craft leather horse armor.
19w11aLeatherworker villagers now buy 6 leather for 1 emerald.
19w13aLeatherworker villagers now give leather to players under the Hero of the Village effect.
1.1620w07aLeather is dropped by the new hoglins.
Leather has a 5⁄109 (~4.59%) chance of being given by the new piglins when bartering, in a stack size of 2–7.
20w09aLeather now has a 20⁄226 (~8.84%) chance of being given by piglins when bartering, in a stack size of 1–5.
20w16aLeather now generates in bastion remnants chests.
1.21.2
Experiment
Bundles		24w33aLeather can now be used to craft bundles.
1.21.625w15aLeather can now be used to craft harnesses.
25w20aLeather can now be used to craft saddles.
Leather can now be found in monster room, ancient city, desert pyramid, jungle pyramid, and stronghold altar chests.
Pocket Edition Alpha
v0.2.0 Added leather. It is currently unobtainable and serves no purpose.
v0.6.0Leather is now obtainable by killing cows.
Leather can be used to craft leather armor.
v0.11.0build 1Leather can now be obtained as one of the "junk" items in fishing, making it possible to obtain it without killing any animals.
v0.12.1build 1Leather is now required to craft books.
v0.13.0build 1Leather can now be crafted using 4 rabbit hide.
v0.15.0build 1Leather is now used to craft leather horse armor.
Pocket Edition
1.0.0alpha 0.17.0.1Leather can now be used to repair elytra.
1.0.4alpha 1.0.4.09-12 leather can now be sold to leatherworker villagers.
Bedrock Edition
1.6.0beta 1.6.0.5Phantom membranes are now used to repair elytra, instead of leather.
1.10.0beta 1.10.0.3Leather can now be found in village tannery house chests.
The texture of leather has been changed.
1.11.0beta 1.11.0.4Trading has been changed, leatherworker villagers now buy 6 leather for an emerald.
1.13.0beta 1.13.0.1Added foxes, which can drop leather.
1.16.0beta 1.16.0.57Hoglins now drop leather.
Leather can now be obtained from bartering with piglin.
Leather can now be found in bastion remnants chests.
1.21.30
Experiment
Bundles		Preview 1.21.30.23Leather can now be used to craft bundles.
1.21.80
Experiment
Drop 2 2025		Preview 1.21.80.25Leather can now be used to craft harnesses.
1.21.90Preview 1.21.90.25Leather can now be used to craft saddles.
Leather can now be found in monster room, ancient city, desert pyramid, jungle pyramid, and stronghold altar chests.
Legacy Console Edition
Xbox 360Xbox OnePS3PS4PS VitaWii USwitch
TU1CU11.001.001.00Patch 11.0.1 Added leather.
TU9Leather is now used to craft the newly added item frames.
TU19CU71.121.121.12Horses, donkeys and mules now drop leather.
TU31CU191.221.221.22Patch 3Leather can be obtained as one of the "junk" items in fishing, making it possible to obtain it without killing any animals.
Leather can now be crafted using 4 rabbit hide.
TU46CU361.381.381.38Patch 15Leather can now be used to repair elytra.
TU60CU511.641.641.64Patch 301.0.11Leather is now used to craft leather horse armor.
TU69 1.761.761.76Patch 38 Phantom membranes are now used to repair elytra, instead of leather.
1.90 The texture of leather has been changed.
New Nintendo 3DS Edition
0.1.0 Added leather.

Data history

Java Edition
1.1317w47aPrior to The Flattening, this item's numeral ID was 334.

Issues

Issues relating to "Leather" are maintained on the bug tracker. Issues should be reported and viewed there.

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