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Tripwire

Tripwire

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minecraft:tripwire

Tripwire is the string placed horizontally between two Tripwire Hooks. When an entity intersects the taut line it triggers a redstone signal from the hooks, powering connected traps or mechanisms.

0Hardness
0Blast Res.
handBest Tool
yesTransparent
yesRenewable

Uses

  • Redstone circuit trigger — Forms an invisible detection line up to 40 blocks long between two hooks, powering redstone contraptions when crossed.

Found In

  • Jungle Pyramid — Generates as part of the pyramid's dart-trap trigger mechanism.
  • Trial Chamber — Used in some trap setups near dispensers.
  • Crafting — Placed using String between two connected Tripwire Hooks; not directly crafted.

Drops

FAQ

What does breaking tripwire drop?

A single String, and it breaks instantly with any tool or bare hands.

Which entities can trigger a tripwire?

Most entities trigger it; spectators, area effect clouds, and a few special entities like ender dragons and item markers do not.

How long does the signal stay active?

About 10 game ticks before the circuit re-checks whether an entity is still intersecting the line.

Can I disable a tripwire silently?

Yes — breaking the string with shears disarms it without sending a signal to the connected hooks.

Tags

  • redstone_component
  • overworld
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