Armor Stands are entities that are able to hold and display armor, mob heads, and pumpkins.
Crafting
| Ingredients | Crafting recipe |
|---|---|
| Stick + Stone Slab |
Usage
Armor stands are able to hold armor of different materials, as well as mob heads and pumpkins. Armor stands summoned with arms can also hold anything in its hand that can be held in the players hand except armor, mob heads and pumpkins. The stand does not have a GUI, players interact with it directly. They are also able to be placed in different orientations, similar to banners or signs. Armor stands are entities and they can be pushed by pistons, transported by minecarts, moved by water and bounced by slime blocks. An armor stand can be broken by double-clicking with the left mouse button; at which point it and any armor is dropped as an item.
Left-clicking it a single time, or simply watching it can cause it to seem to vibrate up or down, very slightly. Right-clicking it with armor selected will place the armor, if done on a bare spot (arms are not readily recognized). Conversely, clicking on armor with a bare hand will remove the armor, of a given item clicked upon. This is several times quicker than extensive use of the inventory to select, remove, and replace armor, especially when combined with right-clicking while using the appropriate hotbar option.
It is possible to summon an armor stand using commands.
/summon ArmorStand ~ ~ ~ {ShowArms:1}spawns an armor stand with arms/summon ArmorStand ~ ~ ~ {Small:1}spawns a smaller armor stand.- Other NBT tags can be used to create armor stands which are invisible (
Invisible), have disabled slots (DisabledSlots), have no base plate (NoBasePlate), have no gravity (NoGravity), and are in a preconfigured position (Pose)
Properties
Armor stands are not damaged by cactus, but fire and lava can still damage armor stands. If an armor stand is blown up by TNT, it will break and not drop as an item. Any armor on the stand will drop when the stand is broken. Armor can be automatically placed on armor stands with a dispenser, but mob heads and pumpkins can only be added manually. Because armor stands are entities, they obey gravity (unless specially spawned without), allowing them to fall and rest on non-full blocks such as enchanting tables and snow sheets. Armor stands are able to accurately render both enchanted and all forms of dyed armor.
Video
Armor Stand/video
History
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1.8{{Extension DPL}}<ul><li>[[Purple Dye|Purple Dye]]<br/>{{Item
| image = Purple_Dye_JE2_BE2.png
| renewable = Yes
| stackable = Yes (64)
}}
'''Purple dye''' is a [[Dyeing#Secondary colors|secondary dye color]] created by combining [[red dye]] and [[blue dye]] in a crafting grid.
== Obtaining ==
=== Crafting ===
{{Crafting
|head=1
|showname=0
|Blue Dye
|Red Dye
|Output=Purple Dye,2
|type=Material
}}
{{Crafting
|foot=1
|Lapis Lazuli
|Red Dye
|Output=Purple Dye,2
|description={{only|bedrock|education}}
|type=Material
}}
=== Trading ===
[[Wandering trader]]s sometimes sell 3 purple dye for an [[emerald]].
== Usage ==
{{dye usage}}
=== Crafting ingredient ===
{{crafting usage|ignore=Banner|continue=1}}
{{banner crafting usage}}
=== Loom ingredient ===
{{Banner loom usage|Purple Dye}}
=== Trading ===
Apprentice-level Shepherd villagers have a 20% chance to buy 12 purple dye for an emerald as part of their trades.{{only|bedrock}}
Expert-level Shepherd villagers have a {{frac|2|7}} chance to buy 12 purple dye for an emerald.{{only|java}}
== Data values ==
=== ID ===
{{edition|java}}:
{{ID table
|edition=java
|showforms=y
|generatetranslationkeys=y
|displayname=Purple Dye
|spritetype=item
|nameid=purple_dye
|form=item
|foot=1}}
{{edition|bedrock}}:
{{ID table
|edition=bedrock
|showaliasids=y
|shownumericids=y
|showforms=y
|notshowbeitemforms=y
|generatetranslationkeys=y
|displayname=Purple Dye
|spritetype=item
|nameid=purple_dye
|aliasid=dye / 5
|id=400
|form=item
|translationkey=item.dye.purple.name
|foot=1}}
== Video ==
<div style="text-align:center">{{yt|Cx52CGo5QnI}}</div>
== History ==
{{History|java beta}}
{{History||1.2|[[File:Purple Dye JE1 BE1.png|32px]] Added purple dye.}}
{{History|java}}
{{History||1.4.2|snap=12w34a|Added the ability to [[Armor#Dyeing|dye]] leather [[armor]] and [[wolf]] collars.}}
{{History||1.4.6|snap=12w49a|Purple dye can now be [[crafting|crafted]] with [[gunpowder]] to create a [[firework star]].}}
{{History||1.6.1|snap=13w19a|[[Stained clay]] can now be crafted.}}
{{history||1.7.2|snap=13w36a|With the addition of new [[flower]]s, many secondary and tertiary dyes are now primary [[dye]]s.}}
{{History|||snap=13w41a|[[Stained glass]] can now be crafted.}}
{{History||1.8|snap=14w02a|Due to [[lapis lazuli]] being [[renewable resource|renewable]] now, purple dye is also now renewable.}}
{{History|||snap=14w30a|Added [[banner]]s which can be dyed.}}
{{History||1.13|snap=17w47a|The different data values for the <code>dye</code> ID have now been split up into their own IDs.
|Prior to [[1.13/Flattening|''The Flattening'']], this [[item]]'s numeral ID was 351.}}
{{History||1.14|snap=18w43a|Purple dye is now [[crafting|crafted]] using [[blue dye]], instead of [[lapis lazuli]].
|[[File:Purple_Dye_JE2_BE2.png|32px]] The texture of purple dye has now been changed.}}
{{History|||snap=18w44a|Purple dye can now change the text color on [[sign]]s to purple.}}
{{History|||snap=19w05a|Added the [[wandering trader]], which sells purple dye.}}
{{History|||snap=19w11a|Purple dye can now be [[trading|bought]] by shepherd villagers.}}
{{History||1.17|snap=20w45a|Purple dye can now be used to craft [[purple candle]]s.}}
{{History|||snap=21w19a|Purple dye can no longer be used to craft purple candles.}}
{{History|||snap=Pre-release 1|Purple dye can once again be used to craft purple candles.}}
{{History||1.20<br>(Experimental)|link=1.19.3|snap=22w42a|Purple dye can now change the text color on [[hanging sign]]s to purple.}}
{{History|pocket alpha}}
{{History||v0.3.0|[[File:Purple Dye JE1 BE1.png|32px]] Added purple dye. It is currently unobtainable and serves no purpose.}}
{{History||v0.4.0|Purple dye is now [[craft]]able with rose red and lapis lazuli.
|Purple dye can now be used to craft purple [[wool]].}}
{{History||v0.6.0|Purple dye can now be used to dye [[sheep]].}}
{{History||v0.8.0|snap=build 1|Purple dye can now be used to craft [[magenta dye]].}}
{{History||v0.9.0|snap=build 11|Purple dye can now be used to craft colored [[terracotta]].}}
{{History||v0.11.0|snap=build 1|Purple dye can now be used to dye tamed [[wolf]] collars.}}
{{History||v0.14.0|snap=build 1|Purple dye can now be used to dye [[water]] in [[cauldron]]s.}}
{{History|pocket}}
{{History||1.0.0|snap=alpha 0.17.0.1|Purple dye can now be used to dye [[shulker]]s.}}
{{History||1.1.0|snap=alpha 1.1.0.0|Purple dye can now be used to craft [[concrete powder]], colored [[bed]]s and dyed [[shulker box]]es.}}
{{History|bedrock}}
{{History||1.2.0|snap=beta 1.2.0.2|Purple dye can now be used to craft [[firework star]]s, [[stained glass]] and patterns on [[banner]]s.}}
{{History||1.4.0|snap=beta 1.2.20.1|Purple dye can now be used to craft [[balloon]]s and [[glow stick]]s.}}
{{History||1.8.0|snap=beta 1.8.0.8|Purple dye can now be used to dye tamed [[cat]] collars.}}
{{History||1.10.0|snap=beta 1.10.0.3|Purple dye is now [[trading|sold]] by [[wandering trader]]s.
|Purple dye can now be used to dye white [[carpet]]s and undyed [[glass pane]]s.
|[[File:Purple_Dye_JE2_BE2.png|32px]] The texture of purple dye has now been changed.}}
{{History||1.11.0|snap=beta 1.11.0.4|Purple dye can now be [[trading|sold]] to shepherd [[villager]]s.}}
{{History||1.16.100|snap=beta 1.16.100.56|The ID of purple dye has been changed from <code>dye/5</code> to <code>purple_dye</code>.}}
{{History|console}}
{{History||xbox=TU1|xbone=CU1|ps=1.00|switch=1.0.1|wiiu=Patch 1|[[File:Purple Dye JE1 BE1.png|32px]] Added purple dye.}}
{{History|PS4}}
{{History||1.90|[[File:Purple_Dye_JE2_BE2.png|32px]] The texture of purple dye has now been changed.}}
{{History|new 3ds}}
{{History||0.1.0|[[File:Purple Dye JE1 BE1.png|32px]] Added purple dye.}}
{{History|foot}}
== Issues ==
{{issue list}}
{{Items}}
[[Category:Items]]
[[Category:Dyes]]
[[Category:Renewable resources]]
[[cs:Fialové barvivo]]
[[de:Violetter Farbstoff]]
[[es:Tinte morado]]
[[fr:Teinture violette]]
[[hu:Lila festék]]
[[ja:紫色の染料]]
[[ko:보라색 염료]]
[[nl:Paarse kleurstof]]
[[pl:Fioletowy barwnik]]
[[pt:Corante roxo]]
[[ru:Фиолетовый краситель]]
[[zh:紫色染料]]</li><li>[[Tool|Tool]]<br/>{{About|the in-game items|program enhancing software|Programs and Editors}}
A '''tool''' is an [[item]] used by the [[player]] while held to perform actions faster and more efficiently, to gather materials not obtainable by hand, to gain information, or to perform completely new actions. With the exception of the [[clock]], [[compass]], empty [[bucket]], and [[lead]], tools do not stack in the inventory. Tools can be repaired; see [[Item repair]].
== Obtaining ==
=== Mob loot ===
{{main|Drops#Mob drops|title1=Drops}}
Some tools can be obtained by killing mobs that carry the equipment.
=== Crafting ===
Most tools can be obtained through crafting.
{{:Crafting/Tools}}
=== Upgrading ===
[[Netherite]] tools can be obtained only through upgrading.
{{Smithing
|head=1
|Netherite Upgrade
|Diamond Pickaxe; Diamond Axe; Diamond Shovel; Diamond Hoe
|Netherite Ingot
|Netherite Pickaxe; Netherite Axe; Netherite Shovel; Netherite Hoe
}}
== Usage ==
=== Best tools ===
{{main|Breaking#Best tools|title1=Breaking}}
Many blocks have a preferred tool to break them. Some blocks can be broken only with certain tools. The tool's material also affects how fast a block is mined. Materials from worst to best in terms of mining speed are wooden, stone, iron, diamond, netherite, gold.
=== Item durability ===
{{main|Durability}}
Different tools have different amounts of durability. Some uses require more durability to be used than others. A tool's durability is also affected by its material. Materials from worst to best in terms of durability are gold, wooden, stone, iron, diamond, netherite.
Some tools are not block-breaking tools: This includes bows, fishing rods, carrots on sticks, flint & steel, and buckets. Such tools are no better than bare fists at breaking blocks, but they do not take damage from doing so—they take damage from being used in their own intended manners.
=== Item enchantability ===
Materials from worst to best in terms of [[enchantability]] are stone, diamond, iron, wooden/netherite, gold.
=== Smelting ===
{{main|Smelting}}
Iron or golden tools can be smelted into [[nugget]]s.
{{Smelting|showname=1|head=1|Any iron tools|Iron Nugget|0,1}}
{{Smelting|showname=1|foot=1|Any golden tools|Gold Nugget|0,1}}
; Fuel
* Wooden tools can be used as a fuel in [[furnace]]s, smelting 1 item per tool.
* A [[fishing rod]] can be used as fuel in [[furnace]]s, smelting 1.5{{only|java|short=1}}/1{{only|bedrock|short=1}} items per fishing rod.
== History ==
{{info needed section|earlier Java Edition history between Indev and 1.3.1|section=10}}
{{History|java indev}}
{{History||0.31|snap=20091231-2|Added iron shovels.}}
{{History|||snap=20100110|Added iron axes and pickaxes.}}
{{History|||snap=20100128|Added wooden, stone, and diamond tools.}}
{{History|||snap=20100129|Added crafting recipes for wooden, stone, iron, and diamond tools.}}
{{History|||snap=20100130|Added golden tools.}}
{{History|||snap=20100131|A [[Tiers|tier system]] for wooden, stone, iron, diamond, and gold tools is added. Each tier has a different mining speed multiplier and durability.}}
{{History|||snap=20100201-2|Tools are now required to break blocks and ores.}}
{{history|java}}
{{History||1.0.0|snap=RC1|Tools now make a breaking sound and have a breaking animation.
|All tools now also have breaking animation.}}
{{History|||snap=RC2|Tools no longer break quickly after loading a world that was saved in RC1.}}
{{History||1.3.1|snap=12w17a|Tools now have infinite [[durability]] in [[Creative]] mode.}}
{{history|||snap=12w18a|Wooden tools became able to be used as [[fuel]] for [[furnace]]s in case players didn't want to repair them or finish using them.}}
{{History|||snap=12w24a|Breaking a block that can be [[instant mining|instantly mined]] by hand ([[tall grass]], [[torch]], etc.) while holding a block-breaking tool no longer reduces the tool's [[durability]].}}
{{history||1.6.1|snap=13w21a|Instead of replacing the barehanded damage ({{hp|1}}), pickaxes, shovels, axes and swords now add their damage onto the barehanded damage.}}
{{History||1.11.1|snap=16w50a|Golden and iron tools now smelt down into one of their respective nuggets.}}
{{History||1.14|snap=18w48a|Tools cannot be repaired by crafting.}}
{{History||1.14.3|snap=Pre-Release 3|Tools can be once again be repaired by crafting.}}
{{History||1.16.2|snap=20w29a|Tools have a new arrange in the Creative inventory.}}
{{History||1.20<br>(Experimental)|link=1.19.4|snap=23w04a|Upgrading diamond tools to netherite tools now requires the netherite upgrade [[smithing template]].}}
{{History|||snap=23w07a|Added brushes.}}
{{History|pocket alpha}}
{{History||v0.2.0|Added stone tools and shears.}}
{{History||v0.3.0|Added wooden tools.}}
{{History||v0.3.2|Added iron, diamond, and golden tools.}}
{{History||v0.3.3|Added bows.}}
{{History||v0.4.0|Added flint and steel and all hoe types.}}
{{History||v0.7.0|Added buckets.}}
{{History||v0.7.4|Flint and steel now ignite creepers.}}
{{History||v0.8.0|snap=build 1|Added flint and steel to the Creative inventory.}}
{{History|||snap=build 3|Added shears to the Creative inventory.}}
{{History||v0.11.0|snap=build 1|Added fishing rod.}}
{{History||v0.15.0|snap=build 1|Added carrot on a stick and leads.}}
{{History|pocket}}
{{History||1.1.0|snap=alpha 1.1.0.0|Golden and iron tools now smelt down into one of their respective nuggets.}}
{{History|console}}
{{History||xbox=TU53|xbone=CU43|ps=1.49|wiiu=Patch 23|switch=1.0.3|Golden and iron tools now smelt down into one of their respective nuggets.}}
{{History|foot}}
== Issues ==
{{issue list}}
== Trivia ==
* Gold tools are actually ranked as superior to diamond tools on the [[Legacy Console Edition]]'s crafting screen.
* Wooden tools can be burned in a furnace regardless of its durability; this means the player can burn a wooden tool that has only 1 use left.
== See also ==
* [[Item Repair]]
* [[Breaking]]
* [[Weapon]]
{{Items}}
[[Category:Tools|*]]
[[cs:Nástroje]]
[[de:Werkzeug]]
[[es:Herramientas]]
[[fr:Outils]]
[[hu:Eszközök]]
[[it:Attrezzi]]
[[ja:道具]]
[[ko:도구]]
[[nl:Gereedschap]]
[[pl:Narzędzia]]
[[pt:Ferramentas]]
[[ru:Инструменты]]
[[tr:Alet]]
[[zh:工具]]</li></ul> | August 5, 2014 | Searge tweeted a picture of an armor stand, which was later changed. | |||
| August 5, 2014 | Searge tweeted a picture of the crafting recipe, which was later changed too. | ||||
| 14w32a | Added armor stands. | ||||
| 14w32b | Pick-block can now be used on armor stands. | ||||
| Armor Stands can no longer be crafted using slabs other than stone slabs. | |||||
| 14w32c | Added a NoBasePlate tag. | ||||
| 14w33a | Added breaking particles. | ||||
Issues
Issues relating to "Armor Stand" are maintained on the bug tracker. Report issues there.
Trivia
- In the 1.8 release poster, armor stands can be seen, as well as banners.
Gallery
- Insideastand.png
A player inside an armor stand.
- Minecart Tower of Pimps.png
A minecart "Tower of Pimps" was created using armor stands and a minecart. By using /entitydata, gold blocks were placed on the heads of two armor stands and then made invisible above the minecart.
- Craftinoldstand.png
The old Armor Stand crafting recipe.



