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Redstone Wire

Redstone Wire

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minecraft:redstone_wire

Redstone Wire is the placed form of redstone dust, forming wire-like connections across the ground that transmit a power signal up to 15 blocks, decreasing in strength with distance.

0Hardness
0Blast Res.
handBest Tool
yesTransparent
yesRenewable

Uses

  • Signal Transmission — Placed on top of solid blocks, it links power sources like levers, torches, and repeaters to mechanisms such as pistons, doors, and dispensers.

Found In

  • Crafted from Redstone Dust — Not generated on its own; placing redstone dust on a solid surface creates redstone wire, which drops back to dust when broken.

Drops

FAQ

What tool do I need to mine Redstone Wire?

None — it breaks instantly with any tool or bare hands and always drops one redstone dust.

How far does a redstone signal travel?

Up to 15 blocks along a wire before the signal strength decays to zero, requiring a repeater to boost it further.

Can redstone wire be placed on any block?

No. It requires a solid, opaque block underneath; it cannot be placed on transparent blocks like glass or on non-solid blocks.

Is Redstone Wire the same item as redstone dust?

Yes. Redstone dust is the item form; placing it on the ground turns it into the redstone wire block, and mining it returns the dust.

Tags

  • hand_mineable
  • overworld
  • redstone_component
  • non_solid
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