12 Chain Build Hacks in Minecraft

This guide provides some of the best chain-related build hacks. It is simply a collection of creative and unusual ideas.

Table of Contents

Design 1

This is a quick and simple anchor design and makes an impressive detail on the side of your ship.

Design 2

This design is useful if you need a small bridge. The chains can be used as a neat handrail, and you can also create a suspension bridge using chains.

Design 3

If you are building a city or a train network, this design works well as a utility pole. It can represent electricity, telephone lines, or something similar. You can build one pole and copy it multiple times to expand the network, using different materials if needed.

Design 4

This is a simple lamp post design using chains, suitable for a city or base build.

Design 5

This design is darker in theme but works well for an old-style prison, a custom pillager outpost, or a dungeon room. The chains give the area a strong and grim atmosphere.

Design 6

Tire swings are a classic build idea. This version uses a large tractor-style tire, supported by a tree and additional leaf blocks to hold it in place.

Design 7

The grindstone in this design looks like a rolled-up chain or pulley. The lever fits well with the chain and works nicely in farms or village builds.

Design 8

This is a more general design that uses chains for industrial-style machines. Smokers and hoppers work especially well here, making this a good fit for modern factory builds.

Design 9

This crane design looks functional and works well near mineshafts or construction sites. The grindstone and chains add mechanical detail, while the angled arm makes it easier to connect additional chains.

Design 10

This is a quick and simple punching bag design, suitable for gyms or fight club builds.

Design 11

This is a slightly larger design that uses scaffolding blocks, which fit well and add extra visual detail.

Design 12

This medieval castle build idea uses chains and fences to create a gate that appears to raise and lower. Hoppers act as rollers, and mixing mossy or cracked bricks adds age. Lanterns and custom banners help the build stand out, especially at night.