Minecraft™ Mod Development in 24 Hours, Sams Teach Yourself

Hour 4. Making Your First Item

What You’ll Learn in This Hour:

Understanding what an item is

Creating a basic item

This hour contains the basics about items. This hour begins with a short explanation of what items in Minecraft are and uses examples from the game. In this hour, you learn how to write the most basic version of a Minecraft item. Then, you learn how to add a texture to your item. In the other hours of Part II, “Items,” you learn more about customizing items.

Understanding What an Item Is

Before creating an item in Minecraft, it’s ...