Minecraft: How To Make and Use Armor Stand

This guide explores how to make the Armor Stand in Minecraft, and how to use it effectively in survival crafting title.

Minecraft Armor Stand
Learn how to craft Armor Stand in Minecraft (Source: Mojang Studios)

Mojang Studios’s survival crafting title Minecraft remains one of the popular and fan-favorite games in 2025, even 14 years after its launch. The legendary sandbox game offers unique creative ways to build bases and live a virtual life in its iconic low-poly world.

Showcasing your highly valuable, hard-earned armor to other players in this multiplayer title can be truly exhilarating. If you are looking forward to doing so, the Armor Stand is your best option. This guide provides in-depth insights about the Armor Stand in Minecraft, including how to craft and use it effectively in Mojang Studios’ hit sandbox title.

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How To Craft Armor Stand in Minecraft?

Crafting an Armor Stand may seem simple, but it involves a series of steps, including processing the raw materials and converting them into the necessary components. To craft an Armor Stand in Minecraft, you need 6 Sticks and 1 Smooth Stone Slab.

Crafting Sticks and a Smooth Stone Slab

A Stick can be obtained by placing two wooden planks on top of each other on the crafting table. This produces 4 Sticks. Meanwhile, a Smooth Stone Slab requires a Furnace to produce. Start by placing three Cobblestones in the Furnace to get Smooth Stones. Finally, place the Smooth Stones in the middle row of the crafting table to get Smooth Stone Slabs.

Crafting Armor Stand

Arrange the materials in the above-shown pattern to craft an Armor Stand
Arrange the materials in the above-shown pattern to craft an Armor Stand (Source: Mojang Studios)

Once you process the raw materials (6 Sticks and 1 Smooth Stone Slab), you need to arrange them in a specific pattern on the crafting table.

  • Start by placing the Smooth Stone Slab in the middle of the third row.
  • Follow by placing Sticks on both sides of the Smooth Stone Slab (right and left boxes).
  • Place one Stick directly above the Smooth Stone Slab.
  • Finally, place the remaining three Sticks in the first row. 

Placing the materials correctly in this pattern produces an Armor Stand. Drag and put it into your inventory.

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How To Use Armor Stand in Minecraft?

Now that you have created an Armor Stand, it is essential to know how to use it effectively. The Armor Stand is a stationary item designed to wear and display armor. It can hold and showcase your armor, mob heads, carved pumpkins, and elytra. Additionally, you can use commands to make the Armor Stand display various poses.

To use the Armor Stand, interact with it by pressing the use key while holding the item you want to store or put on it. However, note that the Armor Stand is destructible, meaning it can be broken easily if it is attacked repeatedly.


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