Where to store a wardrobe in Minecraft: making a stand for armor

Author : Aurora Feb 22,2025

Crafting an Armor Stand in Minecraft: A Comprehensive Guide

Creating a functional and aesthetically pleasing armor storage solution is crucial in Minecraft. An armor stand not only organizes your inventory but enhances your base's appearance. This guide details how to craft one.

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Why Use an Armor Stand?

Beyond simple storage, armor stands offer quick equipment changes, showcase your finest gear, and free up valuable inventory space. A well-placed stand becomes an essential part of any Minecraft base.

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Crafting an Armor Stand:

The crafting process is straightforward, requiring readily available materials.

  1. Gather Sticks: Chop down trees to obtain wooden planks. Arrange these vertically in the crafting grid to create sticks.

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  1. Create a Smooth Stone Slab: You'll need three cobblestones. Smelt these in a furnace (see our separate furnace guide for details) to produce stone, then arrange three stone blocks horizontally in the crafting grid to create a smooth stone slab.

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  1. Assemble the Armor Stand: Combine six sticks and one smooth stone slab in the crafting grid as shown below.

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Alternative Method: Using Commands

For a quicker method, especially if you need multiple stands, use the command /summon.

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With minimal effort and readily available resources, you can easily craft a valuable and practical armor stand in Minecraft.