Finding necessary items in the cubic world often turns into a real odyssey, especially when it comes to rare equipment. Many players who started their journey on mobile devices often wonder how to make a saddle in Minecraft on Android in order to finally ride fast horses or lazy pigs. Unfortunately, the answer to this question has one unpleasant nuance that changes the entire survival strategy in survival mode.
Saddle is one of those items that cannot be created manually using a standard workbench and resources obtained from the mine. In the classic version of the game for PC and in the Pocket Edition for mobile platforms, this item is generated only naturally or obtained using specific methods. Understanding where exactly to look for this valuable inventory will save you hours of useless wandering through caves in the hope of finding a non-existent recipe.
In this article we will look in detail at all the legal ways to obtain this item on Minecraft PE on the Android platform. You'll learn about drop rates, the best biomes to find, and even how to use cheats if you play in creative mode or want to make your life easier. Get ready for a long journey, as luck plays a decisive role here.
Why you can’t craft a saddle on a workbench
The first thing a beginner and an experienced alike player needs to learn is the fundamental rule of the game mechanics: there is no recipe for creating a saddle. The developers deliberately excluded the ability to craft this item in order to increase its value and force players to explore the world more thoroughly. If you've spent a ton of leather and iron trying to put together a saddle-like structure, you're just resources.
Unlike armor or tools, which require a combination of ores and animal materials, saddle is classified as "loot" (loot). This means that it appears in the world pre-generated in certain containers. On Android versions of the game, including the latest updates to the Bedrock Edition, this mechanic has remained unchanged, which sometimes frustrates players who are accustomed to complete control over production.
⚠️ Attention: Do not waste time searching for recipes on the Internet or trying to combine leather with iron ingots on a workbench. In the vanilla version of the game (without mods), this action will never lead to success.
The only exception is special modifications (mods) that players can install on their Android smartphone separately from the main game. Such addons can add new crafting recipes, but they do not belong to the official version Minecraft from Mojang. If you want to play honestly and get achievements, you will have to come to terms with the absence of the “Create” button.
A saddle in Minecraft PE cannot be created on a workbench, it can only be found in the world or obtained by trade.
Searching for a saddle in the chests of dungeons and fortresses
The most reliable, although A labor-intensive way to acquire the desired item is to study the generated structures. The world of Minecraft on Android is filled with a variety of buildings, the chests of which with a certain probability may contain saddle. You will have to arm yourself with a pickaxe, torches and a good supply of food to go on a dangerous journey.
The following locations provide the highest chances of finding an item:
- 🏰 Strongholds: In the libraries of these underground structures, the chance of finding a saddle is about 20-30%, making them one of the best places to look.
- 🌵 Desert Temples: In the hidden room under the temple, where you need to carefully disarm the dynamite trap, one of the four chests may contain a treasured find.
- 🌲 Forest Mansions: These rare structures generated in dark forests contain many chests in different rooms, and the chance of loot there is very high.
- 🐉 End Cities: Although getting there is difficult, the chests End ships may also contain saddles among other valuable trophies.
When exploring dungeons (dungeons) - small cobblestone rooms with cobwebs and a mob spawner - the chance is also present, but it is much lower, about 1-2%. You shouldn't build a base next to every dungeon you find and hope for luck. It is better to make a map and purposefully look for large structures using world seeds or treasure maps.
If you went to a temple in the desert and didn’t find a saddle, this doesn’t mean that it shouldn’t be there according to the rules, it’s just that this time you were unlucky with the randomness. In such cases, you have to look for the following structure.
Trade with village residents
An alternative and more predictable way to obtain equipment is to establish economic relations with NPCs. In Minecraft PE, villagers offer various goods in exchange for emeralds. To get saddleyou need to find a specific resident and increase his profession level.
You will need to find a resident with a profession Leatherworker (Leatherworker). He can be recognized by the white apron he wears. The trading process is as follows: you must make several trades with a villager in order for him to move to the next level (Beginner -> Journeyman -> Artisan -> Expert). Only at the Expert level (penultimate level) will the Leatherworker have the opportunity to sell you a saddle.
| Resident level | Level name | Trade item | Price (emeralds) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Novice | Leather for emeralds | 1 emerald |
| 2 | Journeyman | Leather pants | 3 emerald |
| 3 | Craftsman | Leather jacket | 5 emeralds |
| 4 | Expert | Saddle | 6-8 emeralds |
The cost of a saddle may vary depending on supply and demand in a particular village, as well as whether you treated a resident for the zombie virus (which gives a permanent discount). This makes trading the most stable method, since you control the process of accumulating emeralds.
If a resident does not have the required profession, break his work block (workbench) and install a new one to change the profession to Leatherworker.
Fishing as a source of rare loot
For those who prefer a quiet lifestyle and does not like to go down into dark caves, there is a fishing method. Yes, you heard right, a fishing rod can become a tool for obtaining a saddle. However, this process requires patience and the right equipment.
To increase the chances of success, you will need an enchanted fishing rod. The key enchantments are "Sailor's Luck" (Luck of the Sea) and "Bait" (Lure). The "Sailor's Luck" enchant increases the chance of catching treasure and reduces the chance of catching trash or fish, while the "Bait" speeds up the bite process.
The chance of catching a saddle with a regular fishing rod is negligible, but with a fishing rod enchanted with "Sailor's Luck III", the probability becomes quite acceptable for farming. You will need to find a body of water, preferably with an open sky (so that only loot from the “treasure” category is caught), and cast a hook. The process can take from a few minutes to several in-game days.
⚠️ Attention: Make sure that the block above the fishing rod float is not covered by anything. If there is a roof or foliage over the water, the game will consider this to be indoor fishing, and you will only catch fish and trash, but not treasure.
This method is especially good in the early stages of the game, when you do not yet have the resources to go to the fortress, but have the opportunity to create a fishing rod. Just set up an automatic fish farm or sit by the lake, reading a book, until you get the desired item.
Mounting animals and using a fishing rod
After you have finally mined saddlethe logical question arises: how to use it? The mechanics of riding on the Android version have its own control features due to the touch screen. The saddle can be used on horses, mules, donkeys and pigs (the latter also requires a carrot on a fishing rod).
To ride an animal:
- Approach the tamed animal (the horse must have hearts above its head, indicating successful taming).
- Open your inventory and drag the saddle to the animal's special equipment slot.
- Press the "Sit" button (leg or horse icon), which will appear on the screen when you point at the animal.
To control a pig you will need not only a saddle, but also carrots on a fishing rod. The pig will only move in the direction you point with this item. On the touch screen, this is realized through a virtual joystick or by pressing the screen in the desired direction, depending on the control settings.
The secret of speed control
On horses, speed depends on the random characteristics of the generated animal. If you get a slow horse, no saddle will make him run faster. Look for a stallion with high jumping and speed characteristics.
Using commands and cheats to obtain
If you play in a world with cheats enabled or in creative mode, the process of obtaining a saddle takes seconds. This is ideal for testing buildings or if you just want to quickly move around the map without a lot of searching. On Android devices, commands are entered via chat.
To activate cheats, when creating a world, you need to enable the "Activate Cheats" option. If the world has already been created, you can enable them in the game settings, but this will disable the ability to receive achievements in this world forever.
To issue an item, use the following console command:
/give @p saddle 1Here @p means the nearest player (that is, you), saddle — item identifier, and 1 — quantity. You can also issue a saddle with enchantments by adding special tags, but for basic use a simple command is sufficient. This allows you to instantly equip an entire herd of horses.
⚠️ Attention: Enabling cheats in an existing survival world irreversibly disables the achievement system. If it is important for you to get all the trophies of the game, create a new world with cheats or use a second profile.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Is it possible to find a saddle in the chests of sunken ships?
Yes, in the chests of sunken ships (Shipwrecks) There is also a small chance of finding a saddle, especially in supply or treasure chests. This is another structure that is worth examining when exploring the oceans.
Why does not the saddle fit on the horse?
Most likely, the horse has not yet been tamed. You have to ride it bareback until the hearts appear. Only after taming a slot for equipping a saddle and armor opens.
Is it possible to remove the saddle back from an animal?
Yes, to do this you need to go to the saddled animal, open its inventory and drag the saddle back to your inventory. The animal will remain tamed, but you cannot ride it without a saddle.
Is there a difference between a saddle for a pig and a horse?
No, Minecraft uses the same item saddle for all mounts. The only difference is in the additional requirements: for a pig you need carrots on a fishing rod, and for a horse - only taming.