How to Make Banners in Minecraft - Step-by-Step Guide

Learn the step-by-step process to craft and customize banners in Minecraft.

How to Make Banners in Minecraft - Step-by-Step Guide
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Banners are decorative blocks in Minecraft that players can craft and customize with various designs. These tall, thin blocks add aesthetic value to builds and have several practical uses in the game. In this article you will find all the information you need to know on how to make Banners in Minecraft.

Resources Needed to Create Banners in Minecraft


To craft a banner in Minecraft, players need to gather the following resources:

Resource Quantity
Wool (of the same color) 6 blocks
Stick 1
Crafting Table 1

Wool can be obtained by shearing sheep, while sticks are crafted from wooden planks.

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Crafting a Basic Banner in Minecraft


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Follow these steps to craft a basic banner in Minecraft:

  • Place the crafting table and open it.
  • Fill the top and middle rows with wool blocks of the same color.
  • Place the stick in the center slot of the bottom row. 
  • The basic banner will appear in the result slot.

The banner's color will match the wool used in crafting.

Players can customize their banners by adding patterns and designs. Here's how:

  1. Craft a loom using strings and wooden planks
  2. Interact with the loom and place the banner in the top-left slot
  3. Place dyes or pattern items (like a Creeper head) in the top-right slot
  4. Select the desired pattern from the menu

Players can combine multiple patterns on a single banner for unique designs.

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Finding Banners in Minecraft World


In addition to crafting, banners can be found in various locations within the Minecraft world:

  • Magenta banners with black chevron patterns in End Cities.
  • Gray banners in Woodland Mansions.
  • Light gray banners with white flower patterns in Woodland Mansion bedrooms.
  • Ominous banners carried by Illager Captains and found in Pillager Outposts.
  • Brown banners in Savanna Villages.
  • Black banners in Woodland Mansion altar rooms.

Players can also purchase banners from Shepherd and Cartographer villagers.

Banners serve multiple purposes in Minecraft, such as decorating builds, marking locations on maps, and customizing shields. With the ability to craft and customize them, players can create unique designs that add character to their Minecraft world.

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