What is Carrot on a Stick in Minecraft?
A carrot on a stick is a funny but useful tool in Minecraft that allows you to control a pig. Normally, if you put a saddle on a pig and try to ride it, the pig will just wander around wherever it wants. But if you hold a carrot on a stick while riding, the pig will move in the direction you are looking. It is like you are dangling a tasty snack in front of it to make it go where you want. This turns the humble pig into a rideable mount, giving you a fun way to travel around your world. The carrot on a stick does have durability, so it will wear out over time, especially if you use its speed boost feature.
How to get Carrot on a Stick in Minecraft
You can only get a carrot on a stick by crafting it. You will need two items: a fishing rod and a carrot. You can craft a fishing rod using three sticks and two string. You can get carrots by finding them in village farms or as a rare drop from zombies. The crafting recipe for a carrot on a stick is shapeless, which means you can place the fishing rod and the carrot anywhere in the crafting grid and it will work. It is important to note that the fishing rod you use can be damaged. If you use a damaged fishing rod, the carrot on a stick you create will also be damaged. When the carrot on a stick eventually breaks from use, it will give you back the fishing rod, so you do not lose it completely.
How to use Carrot on a Stick in Minecraft
To use a carrot on a stick, you first need to find a pig and put a saddle on it. You can find saddles in chests in dungeons, temples, or other structures. Once the pig is saddled, you can right click on it to ride it. While you are riding the pig, hold the carrot on a stick in your hand. The pig will now follow your gaze. Look in the direction you want to go, and the pig will start moving that way. You can also right click while holding the carrot on a stick to give the pig a short burst of speed. This will consume some of the item's durability. It is a fun and unique way to explore, though maybe not the fastest method of travel.
How to craft Carrot on a Stick in Minecraft
Crafting Table
What can Carrot on a Stick make in Minecraft
No items can be crafted.
Available Enchantments
Unbreaking
Increases item durability
Mending
Repairs item using experience orbs
Curse of Vanishing
Item disappears when player dies
How to Enchant: Use an Enchanting Table, Anvil with Enchanted Books, or find enchanted items in loot chests. Higher levels require more experience and lapis lazuli.