That however, won't work in Java Edition. For Survival Mode ... need to be placed properly in the grid in order to make a lead in Minecraft. The slimeball should be placed directly in the center ...

Here are the locations and drop rates for leads in Java Edition: In Bedrock Edition, there’s an additional source, making it easier to find a lead, with a chance of dropping up to 3 leads.

If you’re playing on Java Edition, it may not be worth ... making a spider and slime farm is the best way to get leads in Minecraft! How to make a lead in Minecraft without slime?