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Quick answer
- In current versions, craft a Saddle from 3 leather and 1 iron ingot.
- You can also find saddles in chests, fish them up or trade for one.
- Use
Shears on a saddled animal to take the saddle back.
For years saddles couldn't be crafted. Now they can, but there are still other ways to get one.
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Crafting
The saddle recipe arrived in the 2025 summer drop (Java 1.21.6). If your version doesn't have it, use one of the other sources below.
Every source
| Source | Notes |
|---|---|
| Crafting | 3 leather + 1 iron ingot |
| Chests | Dungeons, Nether fortresses, villages and more |
| Fishing | Rare treasure catch |
| Leatherworker | Sells one at master level |
| Ravager | Always drops one |
Getting it back
Use shears on a horse, pig or strider wearing a saddle to take it off. No more losing the saddle on a pig.
What uses oneHorses, donkeys, mules, camels, pigs and striders all need a saddle to steer.
Cheat sheet
- 3 leather + 1 iron ingot
- Chests, fishing, trades, ravagers
- Shears take it back
- Needed to steer most mounts
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