Minecraft: How to get and use leaf litter

Minecraft snapshot 25w02a has introduced the leaf litter, adding to the ever-expanding list of blocks in the game. It can be spotted easily in certain parts of your world, and apart from being a cool way to set the spring vibe, it has a host of functions and uses.

Here's all you need to know about the leaf litter and how you can get your hands on it.

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Where to find leaf litter in Minecraft

Look for the leaf litter under and around the trees in various biomes (Image via Mojang Studios)

The leaf litter in Minecraft can be found in forests, dark forests, and the wooded badlands. Head to any of these biomes and look for the yellowish-brown scraps near and under trees. There may be different amounts of leaves in each block space.

The leaf litter essentially resembles a pile of fall leaves and stands out among the vegetation in your world. You will the biomes listed above littered with this new decorative block and harvesting it is a rather simple task — you can easily break it with your bare hands or use tools such as an axe or a pickaxe.

Additionally, you can obtain leaf litter by smelting any leaf block in a furnace. Simply collect any type of leaf block and smelt it to obtain the decorative block. This is a great alternative if you do not have any of the biomes listed above in your vicinity.

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How to use leaf litter in Minecraft

The leaf litter is a great fuel source (Image via Mojang Studios)

Apart from being a cool decorative block to deck your favorite base or village, the leaf litter serves as a great source of fuel. Although not as efficient as coal, it can be a great way to keep the fire burning if you are running out of alternative sources of ignition in your vicinity. Simply place it in the fuel slot in the furnace to use it.

You can also use the leaf litter to create unique road designs in Minecraft since it has a new block sound. You can use it to replicate the crunch of dry leaves in your world, making it a really cool decorative accessory.

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What else does leaf litter do in Minecraft?

Use the leaf litter to create unique road designs (Image via Mojang Studios)

The leaf litter does not serve any special purpose in Minecraft apart from being a great decorative block that you can place on the ground or other areas in your build. The unique sound of this block can make it a great item to design roads if you are tired of using it as a fuel source.

The leaf litter also possesses unique properties that add to its features. You can place up to four leaf litter pieces in the same block space in four different orientations. Additionally, placing one on an already placed leaf litter block increases the amount of leaves, just like in real life.

These properties set this decorative item apart and make it one of the best features of Minecraft snapshot 25w02a.

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