How To Make Scaffolding In Minecraft (And Use It)

In this tutorial you will learn how to make scaffolding in Minecraft.

Scaffolding in Minecraft is used to help players reach high places, which is useful for building and can reduce fall damage.

Available Platforms

Edition	Platform	Available
Java Edition	Windows, Mac & Linux PC’s	Yes
Bedrock Edition	Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, iOS, Android, Fire OS, Windows 10 PC’s	Yes
Education Edition	Mac, iOs 12, Windows 10 PC’s	Yes
PlayStation Edition	PlayStation 3 & 4	Yes

Materials Needed To Make Scaffolding

• 6 Bamboo
• 1 String

Steps To Make Minecraft Scaffolding

1. Open Your Crafting Menu

To craft scaffolding, you first must open your crafting table in Minecraft. You should see the same grid as the image below.

2. Add The Scaffolding Ingredients To The Menu

On the workbench, add the 6 bamboos and 1 rope to the grid.

You need to add both items to the grid exactly as shown in the image below. In the 1st row, place 1 bamboo in the 1st space, 1 rope in the 2nd space and 1 bamboo in the 3rd space. In the second row, place 1 bamboo in the first box and 1 bamboo in the third box. In the last row, place 1 bamboo in the first box and 1 bamboo in the third box. This is the recipe for Minecraft scaffolding.

Once you’ve added the items to the crafting grid as described above, you’ll see 6 scaffolds in the box on the right.

3. Move The Scaffolding To Your Inventory

Now drag the scaffolding to your inventory so you can use it.

Smart! Scaffolding in Minecraft is used to help players reach high places, which is useful for building and can reduce fall damage.

Minecraft Scaffolding Command

You can also use command to build scaffolding in Minecraft. The scaffolding command is available in the following editions of the game:

• Java edition
• Pocket edition
• Xbox One
• Nintendo Switch
• Windows 10 Edition
• Educational Edition

To run the scaffold command in Minecraft, open your chat window and enter the command below depending on the version you have.

Java Edition 1.13 and higher scaffolding command

/give @p scaffolding 1

Pocket Edition (PE), Xbox One, Switch, Win 10, Education Edition

/give @p scaffolding 1 0

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FAQ’s about How To Make Scaffolding In Minecraft

1. What is scaffolding used for in Minecraft?

Minecraft scaffolding is used to build structures by helping players reach higher places. It is also used to descend safely without damage from falls. It is available from update 1.11 on Bedrock Edition and from 1.14 on Java Edition.

2. Can villagers climb scaffolding?

Yes, villagers can scale scaffolding in Minecraft. However, they do not do this consciously. But if there are scaffolding (and ladders and vines) in their path, they can walk up to them and climb on them.

3. Can mobs spawn on scaffolding?

Yes, mobs can appear on scaffolding. However, it is possible that the game developers did not intend to do this, as a bug report for this behavior has been filed in Mojang.

4. Can you make scaffolding with sticks in Minecraft?

Players will need six pieces of bamboo to create scaffolding in Minecraft. Six bamboo sticks will make six scaffolding for the player to put inside of their inventory.

5. How do scaffolding work in Minecraft?

By simply standing inside the scaffolding tower and jumping, you’ll continually climb through the tower one block at a time. If you want to come back down safely, you can crouch to move down through its levels. When you’re finished with a scaffolding tower, it’s easy to get rid of.

6. Can you make scaffolding?

To safely work on your house, use scaffolding that you can build yourself. Nail a three-foot and a five-foot length of 2 x 4 at right angles. Then, make two three-foot triangles of 3/4-inch plywood, attaching them to the 2 x 4’s with eight-penny nails. A double 2 x 6 will support your scaffold from the ground.

7. Is scaffolding in Java Minecraft?

In Java Edition, scaffolding can be placed inside lava but burns after some time.

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How To Make Scaffolding In Minecraft Video Tutorial

Watch in this video how we show you how to make scaffolding in the Minecraft scaffolding recipe. We’ll also show you how to use the scaffold in the game!

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