How to Build a Fence in Minecraft

Like a wall, a fence is a barrier block that is typically impossible to jump over. A player (but not mobs) may see through a fence’s openings, unlike a wall.

🛠 What This Is About
This guide shows how to craft an oak fence in Minecraft using a 3×3 crafting grid. It’s great for building boundaries or decorating in-game structures.

🧱 How It Works
You place oak planks and sticks in a specific pattern in the 3×3 crafting grid to create oak fences. The recipe is simple but requires exact placement to work.

📋 Materials or Tools Needed

• Oak planks (4 per recipe)
• Sticks (2 per recipe)
• Crafting table (to access 3×3 grid)

⚙ Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Open the Crafting Table
   • Right-click your crafting table to open the 3×3 grid.
2. Place Materials in the Grid
   • First row: Oak plank, stick, oak plank.
   • Second row: Oak plank, stick, oak plank.
   • Third row: Leave empty.
3. Collect the Oak Fence
   • Drag the crafted oak fence (3 pieces) to your inventory.
4. Repeat as Needed
   • Gather more planks and sticks to craft additional fences.

What You Need to Build a Fence in Minecraft

Item Type	Item Name	Crafting Components
Fence	Oak Fence	2 Sticks, 4 Oak Wood Planks
Fence	Spruce Fence	2 Sticks, 4 Spruce Wood Planks
Fence	Birch Fence	2 Sticks, 4 Birch Wood Planks
Fence	Jungle Fence	2 Sticks, 4 Jungle Wood Planks
Fence	Dark Oak Fence	2 Sticks, 4 Dark Oak Wood Planks
Fence	Acacia Fence	2 Sticks, 4 Acacia Wood Planks
Fence	Crimson Fence	2 Sticks, 4 Crimson Planks
Fence	Warped Fence	2 Sticks, 4 Warped Planks
Fence	Nether Brick Fence	4 Nether Bricks
Fence Gate	Oak Fence Gate	4 Sticks, 2 Oak Wood Planks
Fence Gate	Spruce Fence Gate	4 Sticks, 2 Spruce Wood Planks
Fence Gate	Birch Fence Gate	4 Sticks, 2 Birch Wood Planks
Fence Gate	Jungle Fence Gate	4 Sticks, 2 Jungle Wood Planks
Fence Gate	Dark Oak Fence Gate	4 Sticks, 2 Dark Oak Wood Planks
Fence Gate	Acacia Fence Gate	4 Sticks, 2 Acacia Wood Planks
Fence Gate	Crimson Fence Gate	4 Sticks, 2 Crimson Planks
Fence Gate	Warped Fence Gate	4 Sticks, 2 Warped Planks
Fence Gate	Bamboo Fence Gate	4 Sticks, 2 Bamboo
Fence Gate	Cherry Fence Gate	4 Sticks, 2 Cherry Wood Planks

How to Open and Close a Fence Gate in Minecraft

Fence Gate Type	Crafting Recipe
Oak Fence Gate	– 6 Wooden Planks (Oak)
Spruce Fence Gate	– 6 Wooden Planks (Spruce)
Birch Fence Gate	– 6 Wooden Planks (Birch)
Jungle Fence Gate	– 6 Wooden Planks (Jungle)
Dark Oak Fence Gate	– 6 Wooden Planks (Dark Oak)
Acacia Fence Gate	– 6 Wooden Planks (Acacia)

How to Open a Fence Gate

• • Position your pointer (the plus sign) on the gate.

• • Java Edition (PC/Mac): Right click on the fence gate.

• • Pocket Edition (PE): Tap on the fence gate.

• • Xbox 360 and Xbox One: Press the LT button on the Xbox controller.

• • PS3 and PS4: Press the L2 button on the PS controller.

• • Wii U: Press the ZL button on the gamepad.

• • Nintendo Switch: Press the ZL button on the controller.

• • Windows 10 Edition: Right click on the fence gate.

• • Education Edition: Right click on the fence gate.

How to Close a Fence Gate

• • Position your pointer on the fence gate.

• • Java Edition (PC/Mac): Right click on the fence gate.

• • Pocket Edition (PE): Tap on the fence gate.

• • Xbox 360 and Xbox One: Press the LT button on the Xbox controller.

• • PS3 and PS4: Press the L2 button on the PS controller.

• • Wii U: Press the ZL button on the gamepad.

• • Nintendo Switch: Press the ZL button on the controller.

• • Windows 10 Edition: Right click on the fence gate.

• • Education Edition: Right click on the fence gate.

✅ Pros and Cons

Pros ✅	Cons ⚠
Easy to craft with common materials	Only makes 3 fences per recipe
Great for building or decoration	Requires crafting table (not portable)
Connects to other fences or gates	Oak-specific; other woods need different planks

🔍 Compared with Similar Methods

Oak Fence	Oak Wall
Uses 4 planks, 2 sticks	Uses 6 stone blocks
Open, decorative look	Solid, taller barrier
Ideal for farms, yards	Better for defense
3 fences per recipe	6 walls per recipe

💡 Common Mistakes to Avoid

• 🛑 Placing materials in the wrong pattern, wasting items.
• 🛑 Using non-oak planks, which won’t work for this recipe.
• 🛑 Forgetting a crafting table, as inventory grid won’t suffice.

👷 Who Should Use This

• Minecraft players building farms or yards.
• Beginners learning basic crafting recipes.
• Anyone decorating in-game villages or bases.

🧰 Expert Tips

• Chop oak trees to gather wood for planks quickly.
• Craft sticks from planks (2 planks = 4 sticks).
• Combine fences with gates for functional enclosures.

📌 Quick Facts

• Output: 3 oak fences per recipe.
• Craft Time: Seconds with a crafting table.
• Best Use: Enclosing animals or decorating.

📊 Visual Tables & Checklists
Material Checklist

Item 🧱	Amount	Where Used
Oak planks	4	Crafting grid
Sticks	2	Crafting grid
Crafting table	1	3×3 grid access

Crafting Pattern

Row	Box 1	Box 2	Box 3
1	Oak plank	Stick	Oak plank
2	Oak plank	Stick	Oak plank
3	Empty	Empty	Empty

Crafting Checklist ✅

• Open crafting table
• Place 4 oak planks and 2 sticks in pattern
• Collect 3 oak fences
• Repeat for more fences

Conclusion

In this piece, you learned about What You Need to Build a Fence in Minecraft, How to Open a Fence Gate in Minecraft, and How to Close a Fence Gate. For more informative guides, stay connected to Buildersviller.