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How to Make an Iron Farm in Minecraft

How to Make an Iron Farm in Minecraft
Tatiana Burgos

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Ever wondered how to build a farm in Minecraft that produces iron instead of carrots or potatoes? You’re in the right place! Let’s dive into the steps you’ll need to create your very own iron farm.

Building an iron farm in Minecraft is like setting up a magical factory that spits out iron ingots. It’s a game-changer for anyone looking to advance their Minecraft adventure.

Short and Sweet: Building Your Iron Farm

To start, you need to understand that iron farms work by taking advantage of iron golems. These big, tough guys naturally protect villagers and can drop iron ingots when defeated. So, your farm will create conditions for iron golems to spawn and then automatically defeat them to collect their iron.

First up, you’ll need a few things: villagers, beds, workstations, and a designated area for your farm. The magic number of villagers you need is three. These villagers will need to sleep and work, hence the beds and workstations. The area where you’ll build your farm must have enough space for iron golems to spawn. You’ll also need to create a mechanism to move the golems and defeat them, often using water currents and a collection area. Building an iron farm does take some preparation and effort, but the reward of unlimited iron makes it worth the hustle.

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