Redstone Wire
minecraft:redstone_wireRedstone 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.
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
- redstone× 1
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