In Minecraft, the chest is a fundamental storage block that allows players to securely store and organize their items. Crafted using wooden planks, chests provide a basic and essential inventory solution for players as they explore and build within the game world.
With a storage capacity of 27 slots, chests are widely used for storing a variety of items, from resources and tools to valuable treasures. Their simplicity and versatility make them a key element in crafting, building, and survival strategies, and they play a crucial role in the overall gameplay experience of Minecraft.
Follow these step-by-step instructions to create a chest and organize your inventory efficiently.
Required Materials:
Gather the following materials to craft a chest:
- 8 Wood Planks (Oak, Spruce, Birch, Jungle, Acacia, Dark Oak, Mangrove, Bamboo, Crimson, Warped, or Cherry Planks)
Crafting Process in Survival Mode:
Open the Crafting Menu:
Initiate the crafting process by accessing your crafting table. The crafting table interface reveals a 3×3 crafting grid.
Add Items to Make a Chest:
Place 8 wood planks in the 3×3 crafting grid. The choice of wood planks can vary, including oak, spruce, birch, jungle, acacia, dark oak, mangrove, bamboo, crimson, warped, or cherry planks. For this example, oak planks are used. Arrange the wood planks in a specific pattern as shown in the crafting grid. Place 3 wood planks in the first row, 2 wood planks in the second row (leaving the center box empty), and 3 wood planks in the third row. This arrangement constitutes the crafting recipe for a chest.
Move the Chest to Inventory:
Upon crafting, a chest will appear in the result box. Transfer the crafted chest to your inventory for immediate use.
Command for Chest:
For a swift acquisition of a chest through commands, use the following commands based on your Minecraft edition:
- Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac):
/give @p chest 1(For versions 1.13 and newer)
/give @p chest 1 0(For version 1.8 to 1.12)
- Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE), Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Windows 10 Edition, and Education Edition:
/give @p chest 1 0Supported Platforms:
The chest is available on various Minecraft platforms, including Java Edition (PC/Mac), Pocket Edition (PE), Xbox 360, Xbox One, PS3, PS4, Wii U, Nintendo Switch, Windows 10 Edition, and Education Edition.
By mastering the art of crafting chests, you unlock a pivotal element in your Minecraft journey, providing secure storage and organizational capabilities for your burgeoning inventory. Organize, explore, and build with confidence as you delve into the rich landscapes of Minecraft!
