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Tripwire Hook

Tripwire Hook

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The Tripwire Hook is a redstone component that, when connected to another hook by a taut Tripwire string line, detects entities crossing the line and emits a redstone signal to power nearby mechanisms.

0Hardness
0Blast Res.
handBest Tool
yesTransparent
yesRenewable

Uses

  • Crossbow — Combined with sticks, string, and an iron ingot to craft a crossbow.
  • Trapped Chest — Not made from tripwire hooks directly, but tripwire circuits are commonly wired to trapped chests and dispensers for trap builds.

Found In

  • Jungle Pyramid — Four tripwire hooks generate naturally as part of the pyramid's dart-trap mechanism.
  • Trial Chamber — Several spawn near dispensers as trap components.
  • Crafting — Craft from one iron ingot, one stick, and one wood plank to get two hooks.

Drops

FAQ

What tool do I need to break a Tripwire Hook?

None — it breaks instantly with any tool or bare hands and always drops itself.

How far apart can two tripwire hooks be?

Up to 40 blocks of string between them still forms a valid tripwire circuit.

Does a Tripwire Hook emit light?

No, it emits no light and is fully transparent to line of sight and passing mobs.

Can I disarm a tripwire without triggering it?

Yes. Breaking the connecting string with shears removes it without sending a signal to the hooks.

Tags

  • redstone_component
  • overworld
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