Description
The bell is a decorative and functional block that emits a loud ringing sound when struck. It is often placed in the centre of villages and in town squares so villagers and players can hear it and respond. Activating the bell can signal a village alarm which causes villagers to run to their homes during raids or when a threat is nearby. For players the bell is a useful landmark and a sound based signal that can be used in role play and navigation. Bells can be struck by hand or by projectiles and they interact well with redstone contraptions to create audible alerts. In decorative terms bells add charm to town squares market areas and ship masts and are often used in community designs where a sound cue helps coordinate activities. Bells are craftable and can be placed on floors or hung on chains to match the style of a build. They are simple to use and provide an immediate audio response which makes them effective for signaling and for adding an ambient sound to a village or town layout.
What is Bell?
A bell is a block that rings when hit and it is used for signaling and decoration. It alerts villagers in a village during raids and works as a landmark and an audible marker for players in town like builds and markets.
Where to find Bell
Bells commonly appear in villages where they act as a central alert mechanism. You can also find bells in some generated structures and occasionally in mansions or custom builds that include a town square. Villagers use bells to call people to safety and to celebrate which makes them a natural addition to community areas.
How to get Bell
Craft a bell using iron ingots in a bell shaped pattern in the crafting table or take it from the creative inventory. In survival mode gather iron and follow the recipe to make a bell for your village square or town centerpiece.
Release Information
First introduced: Added in Minecraft Java Edition 1.14 in 2019
Give Command
/give @p minecraft:bell 1
How to use Bell
Place the bell in a central area or hang it for a traditional look. Strike it by interacting or set up redstone triggers to ring it remotely. Use bells to warn villagers of danger to make role play events or to mark times of day in a community area.
Recipes for Bell
This item cannot be crafted.