Description
Dark Oak Fence is a wooden fencing block crafted from dark oak planks that provides both decorative and functional uses in Minecraft construction. Fences act as barriers that prevent most mobs from walking over them while allowing players and some mobs to jump over if space allows. Dark oak fences blend well with dark oak themed builds producing a consistent natural look that suits farms pathways and boundary designs. They automatically connect to adjacent fences and walls creating continuous barrier lines without manual alignment. The fence top has a slender profile that works well for defining property lines or enclosing animals. Because fences are considered non solid blocks they do not create full upper block supports making them a good choice for railings and decorative perimeters. Players often combine fences with fence gates to create secure enclosures that allow player access while keeping animals and mobs contained. The material properties mirror other wooden fence types including vulnerability to fire and ease of breaking with simple tools. Builders use fences for garden enclosures animal pens and decorative railings around balconies and bridges. The dark oak color gives a warm deep brown finish that pairs well with natural builds and medieval design themes.
What is Dark Oak Fence?
Dark Oak Fence is a wooden barrier block that connects to nearby fences walls and posts to form continuous enclosures while matching the dark oak wood aesthetic. It prevents passive and hostile mobs from walking onto enclosed areas making it useful for animal pens and secured pathways. The block has the typical fence mechanics where the connection state depends on adjacent blocks and can be used to create both functional and decorative boundaries.
Where to find Dark Oak Fence
Dark oak fences do not spawn naturally but are commonly player crafted and placed in farms villages and player bases. The material originates from dark oak planks which are made from logs gathered in dark forest biomes. Because fences are a common building block players frequently include them in farm enclosures and village expansions or use them to mark boundaries along paths and gardens.
How to get Dark Oak Fence
To craft a dark oak fence place four dark oak planks in the crafting grid arranged vertically two in the middle left column and two in the middle right column with two sticks in the remaining spaces to create three fences per recipe. Dark oak planks come from dark oak logs which are obtained by cutting dark oak trees found in dark forest biomes. Once crafted place the fence on a suitable surface and it will automatically connect to adjacent fences and walls where appropriate.
Release Information
First introduced: Wood variants standardized in Minecraft 1.13 The Update Aquatic 2018
Give Command
/give @p minecraft:dark_oak_fence
How to use Dark Oak Fence
Use dark oak fences to create pens enclosures and decorative railings that keep animals in and hostile mobs out of designated areas. Place fence gates to allow player access without breaking fences. Because fences are not full blocks they can be used for decorative railings and to create open feeling boundaries. Avoid placing the fence in areas where it can catch fire easily if you are using flammable materials nearby. Fences also work well in combination with carpets slabs and stairs to create stylized features and functional farm designs.
Recipes for Dark Oak Fence
Shaped Crafting Items must be placed in a specific pattern in a crafting table
Dark Oak Planks
Stick
Dark Oak Planks
Dark Oak Planks
Stick
Dark Oak Planks
Empty Slot
Empty Slot
Empty Slot
Dark Oak Fence
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