What's the difference between regular signs and hanging signs?

Hanging signs attach to chains or blocks above them, letting you create signs that dangle. Regular signs need to be placed directly on a solid surface. Both work the same way for leaving messages, just different placement options.

Can I use any type of log for this recipe?

Nope, it has to be stripped dark oak logs specifically. Regular dark oak logs won't work. You can strip the logs yourself by using an axe on dark oak logs.

Do I need chains, or can I use something else?

The recipe requires chains. You can get chains from drowned mobs or craft them with iron nuggets and iron ingots.

Where can I find stripped dark oak logs?

You can strip them yourself by right-clicking dark oak logs with any axe. Dark oak logs spawn naturally in dark oak forest biomes or in various structures. You can also get them from trees if you're in a forest biome.

Dark Oak Hanging Sign Guide

Dark Oak Hanging Sign Crafting Guide

Dark oak hanging signs are a quick way to leave directions or messages around your world in Minecraft 1.20 and up. You craft them 6 at a time, so one batch gives you plenty of signs to work with.

What You Need to Craft Them

6 Stripped Dark Oak Logs
2 Chains

How to Craft Dark Oak Hanging Signs

Step 1: Open your crafting table to get the 3×3 grid.

Step 2: Place your materials in this pattern:

Top row: Chain, empty, Chain
Middle row: Stripped Dark Oak Log, Stripped Dark Oak Log, Stripped Dark Oak Log
Bottom row: Stripped Dark Oak Log, Stripped Dark Oak Log, Stripped Dark Oak Log

Step 3: Grab the 6 dark oak hanging signs from the crafting result box and move them to your inventory.

Where to Find It in Creative Mode

In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.20, look under Functional Blocks in the Creative Inventory.

Item Details

Name: Dark Oak Hanging Sign
ID: minecraft:dark_oak_hanging_sign
Stack Size: 16
Works In: Minecraft 1.20+

Quick Command

If you want to grab one instantly in Java Edition, use this command:

/give @p dark_oak_hanging_sign 1