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Tripwire Hook

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• 1.1 Breaking
• 1.2 Natural generation
• 1.3 Chest loot
• 1.4 Crafting
• 1.5 Fishing
• 2.1 Crafting ingredient
• 2.2 Redstone component
• 2.3 Trading
• 3.1 Generic
• 4.2 Block states
• 9 References
• 10 External Links

Obtaining [ ]

Breaking [ ].

Tripwire hooks can be broken instantly using any tool, or without a tool.

A tripwire hook is also removed and drops itself as an item if:

• its attachment block is moved, removed, or destroyed
• water flows into its space in Java Edition
• a piston tries to push it or moves a block into its space

A tripwire hook is destroyed without dropping itself as an item if lava flows into its space.

Natural generation [ ]

Four tripwire hooks are generated naturally in each jungle temple .

Chest loot [ ]

Crafting [ ], fishing [ ].

Tripwire hooks can be obtained as a "junk" item from fishing .

Tripwire hooks can be used as crafting ingredients or as redstone circuit components.

Crafting ingredient [ ]

Tripwire hooks can be used to craft trapped chests and crossbows .

Redstone component [ ]

A tripwire hook can be used to detect mobs, items, and other entities over a large area.

The tripwire hooks and the blocks they are attached to provide power, but the tripwire does not.

• powers any adjacent redstone dust to power level 15, including beneath the tripwire hook
• powers any adjacent redstone comparators or redstone repeaters facing away from the tripwire hook to power level 15
• strongly powers its attachment block to power level 15
• activates any adjacent mechanism components , including above or below, such as pistons , redstone lamps , etc.

Trading [ ]

Master-level fletcher villagers have a 2 ⁄ 3 chance to buy 8 tripwire hooks for an emerald as part of their trades in Java Edition, and always offer the trade in Bedrock Edition.

Generic [ ]

Java Edition :

• ↑ a b MC-177082

Bedrock Edition :

• ↑ MCPE-169612  — Many blocks make very slightly different sounds to stone

Data values [ ]

• ↑ ID of block's direct item form, which is used in savegame files and addons.
• ↑ Available with / give command.
• ↑ The block's direct item form has the same id as the block.

Block states [ ]

History [ ]

• Potential ring placement changes between powered and powered attached
• Check if the string was still dashed directly before 14w11a.  

The first image of tripwires released by Mojang .

The second image of tripwires released by Mojang.

The third image of tripwires released by Mojang.

A comparison between a tripwire hook and a lever released by Mojang.

Issues relating to "Tripwire" are maintained on the bug tracker . Report issues there .

Gallery [ ]

First location of tripwire hooks in jungle temple, setting of the dispenser trap in the background.

Second location of tripwire hooks in jungle temple, setting of the dispenser trap in the background.

Tripwire hook found in a chest inside pillager outpost.

References [ ]

• ↑ "I think I'm taking a big liking toward adventure maps. It's starting to show in my choice of new blocks." – @Dinnerbone (Nathan Adams) on X, May 28, 2012
• ↑ "Experimenting with some new ideas. Perhaps one day we'll see a pair of shears inside every griefers' toolbox." – @Dinnerbone (Nathan Adams) on X, May 28, 2012
• ↑ "That awkward moment when you realize you just spent the last few days unknowingly designing a coat hanger. https://dl.dropbox.com/u/36087083/ZScreen/2012-05/28-Monday--0196.126866331.png …" – @Dinnerbone (Nathan Adams) on X, May 28, 2012
• ↑ "Haha, I kinda see how it looks like a doorbell, too. Maybe if you pull it a golem should come out and yell "YOU RANG?" https://dl.dropbox.com/u/36087083/ZScreen/2012-05/28-Monday--0197.486672066.png …" – @Dinnerbone (Nathan Adams) on X, May 28, 2012
• ↑ "Some people have got it right already, so this should clear up all further confusion and spoil the next update for you https://dl.dropbox.com/u/36087083/ZScreen/2012-05/28-Monday--0198.158946456.png …" – @Dinnerbone (Nathan Adams) on X, May 28, 2012
• ↑ "It's a tripwire, yeah." – @Dinnerbone (Nathan Adams) on X, May 28, 2012
• ↑ "Tripwire Experiments" – Nathan Adams on YouTube, May 28, 3012
• ↑ "Also, thanks to my wonderful fiancee @MissMarzenia for the idea. Seriously, all credit goes that way." – @Dinnerbone (Nathan Adams) on X, May 28, 2012
• ↑ MC-146824
• ↑ MC-217629  — "Tripwire hooks use stone sounds, rather than wood" — resolved as "Fixed".

External Links [ ]

• Taking Inventory: Tripwire Hook – Minecraft.net on September 11, 2018

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Taking Inventory: Tripwire Hook

It’s a trap!

Picture the scene. You’ve just discovered a vast, unmapped, jungle biome while exploring your world. You spend an hour or so scrambling through the undergrowth, dodging spiders, spooking ocelots, and collecting melons. So many melons. Then, out of the corner of your eye, you notice some mossy cobblestone.

It’s a jungle temple! Crafted by ancient hands, its craggy pillars reaching into the sky. Taking a deep breath you step inside. It’s dark, damp, and smells disconcertingly of creepers. But you know there must be treasure here. Upstairs? Nothing. Downstairs, where it’s even darker, you light a torch. Down a vine-strewn corridor you spy your prize – a chest! You take a step towards it, and the last thing you hear is a “click” before you get a faceful of arrows.

That’s right, our item of the week is the tripwire hook! These dastardly creations are made from a handful of pretty basic ingredients, but are perfect for setting up traps for mobs, animals or even other players. To set up a tripwire, you need to place two tripwire hooks facing each other, and connect them with string. It’ll then sit there until a player walks through the string, at which point you’ll hear a “click” and the hooks will send out a redstone pulse.

Now that I’ve explained how to arm the trap, I should probably explain how to disarm it. You can’t just break the string with your hands – that’ll cause it to trigger. Instead, you can either break one of the tripwire hooks, or carefully snip the string with a pair of shears. That’ll disengage the trap without triggering it.

Tripwires have likely been around in the real world since the invention of string. The earliest string on record is about 90,000 years old, but because it rots away very easily it’s highly likely that the invention is far older. We know that prehistoric hunters used traps, which could have been made by constructing cages out of wood, and setting up a tripwire so they would fall onto anything that tripped it.

Today, tripwires are still widely used around the world. To detect these kinds of traps, soldiers have several strategies – some shine green lasers down suspicious corridors, which helps illuminate and expose any tripwires. Another, slightly more fun, option that was used by US troops is to spray Silly String down a corridor. It’s lightweight enough to settle on a tripwire without triggering it.

Unfortunately, there's no silly string in Minecraft, so next time you’re exploring a jungle temple you’re just going to have to watch your step. Sorry!

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How To : The 3 Best Tripwire Traps in Minecraft (And How to Build Them)

Tripwires are a new mechanic released in Minecraft 1.3 , and people are still trying to figure out how best to use them. Minecart returns are a great idea, but what about traps?

I've constructed examples of my three favorite tripwire traps, and I'll show you how to make them. Each one is really simple, and takes advantage of a different feature of the tripwire. They're a hard thing to fully explain in text, so I suggest that you watch this video, as the article will frequently be referring back to it.

Now I'll go through the above traps one at a time, in the order in which they appear in the video.

The Suffocation Trap

This trap could also work with pressure plates, but the reason why it works best with tripwires is that tripwires easily provide power to both sides of the tunnel at the same time. The tripwire in many ways acts like redstone wire, saving you time and space.

This trap is really easy to build, and basically just requires a few sticky pistons facing downward.

I used 8 pistons in order to account for server lag. You don't want the server to lag and then your would-be victim to escape scot-free. The tripwires (I used two of them, again to account for server lag) are in the middle, with one extra set of pistons on each end.

Both sides are identical, and all of the repeaters are set to zero delay. Here's how I got the redstone power up to the top, though you can do it in a variety of ways if you so choose:

The Tricky Trap

I didn't know what else to call this one, but it's kind of tricky. It takes advantage of how long tripwires are, and hides the hooks by placing them out of the line of sight of the victim. By the time they become visible, it's too late.

Another thing this trap uses that I like is the lengthwise capability of tripwires. You can use them perpendicularly to your trap area like in the suffocation trap above, but I far prefer to use them in parallel, like in this trap.

This is the trap with its guts exposed.

This trap is so easy to build. It's basically just a bunch of sticky pistons that are constantly on, until the tripwire turns them off.

The easiest way to do that is like this. Note the torch that inverts the signal from the tripwire hook.

Here's a shot of the whole thing, so you can see how simple it is. Remember that the tripwire needs to be one block up in the air, or else the wires will break the first time you use it, when the pistons move.

The False Sense of Security Trap

This one also makes use of the parallel tripwire usage that I mentioned above, but with a twist. Rather than counting on someone not seeing the tripwire and falling into the trap, this one counts on them seeing it. The hooks are pretty visible, and it's not meant to be hidden. Instead, triggering the tripwire arms the trap, and then stepping off of the tripwire is what triggers it. This only works if they can't see the end of the hallway when they step on the tripwire.

I love this one, personally, and it's even easier than the tricky trap above.

Since the trap is armed when the tripwire is stepped on, you don't need any inverters, or anything. Just a direct line of power to the pistons at the end. In the picture below, you can see the power line running directly to the pistons.

This is the other side, which I've sunk down a level in order to hide from the wall. I added repeaters just to make sure that all the pistons were powered.

That's all there is to it!

Now you know how to make my three favorite tripwire traps!

If you have any other great tripwire traps, please share them with our community !

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those are very creative traps i wish I was that good at redstone! I also like your flytrap!

I love the "False Sense of Security Trap". I also noticed something interesting, you build a trap like that but use pressure plates you can sneak to avoid falling into the trap but this won't work if there are trip-wires.

the false sense of security is nice, but what if the person has sheers? they wont step on the trap, just clip away all the wires and then build across the lava pit :/ not many people are dumb enough to step on a tripwire they spot

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How to Make Tripwire Hooks in Minecraft

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Minecraft is a survival game in which you break and build blocks in a style similar to Legos. Minecraft also has a lot of contraptions you can build. A tripwire hook is a type of switch you can use to trigger the contraptions. It consists of two tripwire hooks placed on opposite ends with a string connected to the two tripwire hooks. When a player or mob crosses the string, it triggers the tripwire switches. This can be used to create traps, and trigger other redstone contraptions. This wikiHow teaches you the basics of how to craft tripwire hook switches.

Gathering Materials

• Don't use all your wooden plank blocks to craft sticks. You need some wooden plank blocks too.
• 2 wooden plank blocks can craft 4 sticks.

• To create a furnace, you need 8 cobblestone blocks and a crafting table . Open your crafting table and then place 8 cobblestones in the outer part of the crafting table in the shape of a ring. Drag the furnace into your inventory.
• To use the furnace , place it on the floor and then right-click it, tap it, or select it with the left trigger button on your controller to open it. Place the iron ore blocks in the space above the icon that resembles a flame. Place a fuel source in the icon below the flame and wait for the iron ore to finish cooking. You can use coal , charcoal, or wood as a fuel source.

Crafting Your Tripwire Hooks

• You can also select the tripwire hooks from the crafting menu when you have the ingredients needed.

Placing Tripwire Switches

• Tripwire hooks can be a maximum of 40 blocks apart. [1] X Research source

• A Redstone lamp : Connecting a tripwire hook to a redstone lamp will turn the redstone lamp on and provide light when the tripwire is crossed.
• A dispenser with arrows: Placing a dispenser with arrows above the block that the tripwire hook is connected to will create a trap that shoots arrows at whoever crosses the tripwire.
• A trapdoor . A trapdoor connected to a tripwire hook placed below the tripwire will cause the trapdoor to open and cause the player to fall.
• An automatic piston door . A tripwire hook can be used to trigger an automatic piston door that reveals a secret passage. You can also use a piston to create a trap that opens below the player, or pushes the player into a trap.
• A piston drawbridge . You can use a tripwire hook to activate a piston drawbridge that allows the player to pass a pool of lava safely.

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• Cutting tripwire with shears will not cause a tripwire hook to produce a redstone current. Thanks Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0
• Tripwire hooks can be "washed away" by water. Thanks Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0

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1. Open a crafting table. 2. Place a wooden plank block in the bottom-center crafting space. 3. Place a stick in the center crafting space. 4. Place a metal ingot in the top-center crafting space. 5. Drag the 2 tripwire hooks to your inventory. 6. Place the two tripwire hooks on opposite sides of a room or corridor facing each other. 7. Connect the two tripwire hooks using string. 8. Connect a tripwire hook to a redstone contraption using redstone dust. Did this summary help you? Yes No

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How to Use a Tripwire Hook

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This Minecraft tutorial explains how to use a tripwire hook with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.

In Minecraft, a tripwire hook is most commonly used with string to make a tripwire circuit that can be used to detect players or mobs. The tripwire circuit is activated when someone walks over it. When a tripwire circuit is activated, the tripwire hooks can power a redstone device such as a redstone lamp, TNT, piston, dispenser, etc.

Let's explore how to use a tripwire hook.

• 1 Required Materials
• 2.1 1. Place the Tripwire Hooks
• 2.2 2. Add the String
• 2.3 3. Activate the Tripwire Circuit

Required Materials [ ]

In Minecraft, these are the required materials to use a tripwire hook:

TIP: The amount of string you need will vary depending on how far apart the tripwire hooks are placed.

Steps to Use a Tripwire Hook [ ]

1. place the tripwire hooks [ ].

We are going to show you how to build a tripwire circuit using 2 tripwire hooks and 3 string. In this example, the tripwire circuit will power 2 redstone lamps when activated. As you can see in the picture below, we have a redstone lamp on each side of the wall.

Next, select the tripwire hooks in the hotbar. We want to place 2 tripwire hooks on the sides of the blocks right below the redstone lamps. The game control to place each tripwire hook depends on the version of Minecraft:

• For Java Edition (PC/Mac), right click on the block.
• For Pocket Edition (PE), you tap on the block.
• For Xbox 360 and Xbox One, press the LT button on the Xbox controller.
• For PS3 and PS4, press the L2 button on the PS controller.
• For Wii U, press the ZL button on the gamepad.
• For Nintendo Switch, press the ZL button on the controller.
• For Windows 10 Edition, right click on the block.
• For Education Edition, right click on the block.

TIP: A tripwire hook should be placed on the side of a block in Minecraft. Do not try to place a tripwire hook on the top of a block!

2. Add the String [ ]

Now we need to complete the tripwire circuit by connecting the 2 tripwire hooks together with string. In this example, we need 3 string to complete the circuit.

First, select the string in your hotbar and highlight the block that is one block over from the tripwire hook. Place the string on the block. The game control to place the string depends on the version of Minecraft:

Next, highlight the next block over and place the second string.

Finally, complete the circuit by placing the third string. When the tripwire circuit is completed, you will hear a click sound. You should now see the tripwire hooks pull tight and the strings will become connected and lay across the ground.

3. Activate the Tripwire Circuit [ ]

If a player or mob steps on the tripwire, you will hear a click sound and the tripwire circuit will activate. When the tripwire circuit is activated, it can power redstone devices that are within 1 block of the tripwire circuit.

In this example, we have redstone lamps that are one block away from the circuit. So whenever someone stands on the tripwire, the redstone lamps will light up. When the player or mob steps off of the tripwire, the redstone lamps will turn off.

Congratulations, you just learned how to use a tripwire hook in Minecraft.

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How to Make a Tripwire Hook in Minecraft

A tripwire hook is a block used in redstone circuitry as well as tripwire traps. It is a useful tool to detect entities in Minecraft.

It’s a very versatile and easy to make block.

If you have been experimenting with using redstone , a tripwire hook may be just the next thing you need to upgrade your different circuits and mechanisms. In this article, we’ll look at how to make a tripwire hook in Minecraft.

Minecraft Tripwire Hook Recipe

• 1 iron ingot
• 1 wooden plank block (any wood)

To make a tripwire hook all you need are very basic materials. It’s likely that you’ll already have most of them in your inventory.

Any wooden planks can be used, including the two Nether types of wood.

Assemble these ingredients on a crafting table like you can see in the image below.

Other Ways to Obtain a Tripwire Hook

There are other ways of getting a tripwire hook in Minecraft that don’t require crafting, too.

The first way is through fishing. Tripwire hooks are one of the many junk items that you can fish out instead of fish.

You can also find tripwire hooks in temples in jungle biomes, too.

Using a Tripwire Hook in Redstone Circuitry

A tripwire hook functions in a very simple way. The hook is used to create a tripwire, which, when walked over or interacted with, would activate some sort of mechanism.

To set up a tripwire, you will need two hooks in order to make a tripwire circuit. This requires two hooks to be placed opposite of each other on a wall with a line of string attaching them.

The string can be gathered from spiders. The hooks must be placed exactly across from one another.

When the player, a mob, or certain items ‘step’ on the string it will activate the tripwire.

You will be able to hear a soft click and will see both of the tripwire hooks bend down. This immediately creates a redstone pulse of 15, which will trigger any redstone mechanism adjacent to it.

Placing other parts of redstone circuitry on blocks adjacent to one of the hooks will cause them to be powered and carry the redstone pulse.

The best example of this can be seen in jungle temples, where tripwires are used to trigger a dispenser to fire arrows at you while you explore the structure. Similar things can be done outside.

My favorite way to use a tripwire hook is to use one to trigger a TNT launcher at unsuspecting passers-by.

Crafting With a Tripwire Hook

Other than redstone circuits, tripwire hooks can be used as a crafting ingredient in two different recipes.

One of them is a trapped chest, which gives out a redstone pulse when interacted with and can be part of redstone circuitry.

The other and far cooler recipe you can use a tripwire hook in is the crossbow . It is one of the essential ingredients needed to make this amazing long range weapon.

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How To Make Tripwire Hook In Minecraft

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How To Make a Tripwire Hook in Minecraft: A Complete Guide

Welcome to the fascinating world of Minecraft! Whether you’re a seasoned player or new to the game, exploring its diverse possibilities is always an exciting adventure. In this blog post, we will focus on one specific component of the game – the tripwire hook. Learn how to make a tripwire hook in Minecraft and add it to your inventory to enhance your gameplay experience.

Key Takeaways:

• Learn how to gather the required materials
• Understand the step-by-step process of crafting a tripwire hook

Before diving into the crafting process, let’s first understand what a tripwire hook is and how it can be utilized in Minecraft. A tripwire hook is a redstone-related item used to create traps, detect players or mobs, or even trigger specific events. It consists of three essential components: an iron ingot, a stick, and a wooden plank.

Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to craft a tripwire hook:

• Open your crafting table. If you haven’t crafted one yet, place four wooden planks in a 2×2 grid in your crafting table menu to create it.
• Once you have your crafting table ready, open it and arrange the ingredients in the crafting slots: place an iron ingot in the top-left corner, a stick in the middle slot of the left column, and a wooden plank in the middle slot of the right column.
• After arranging the ingredients, a tripwire hook will appear in the result slot of the crafting table.
• Move the tripwire hook from the crafting table to your inventory, and you’re all set!

Congratulations! You have successfully crafted a tripwire hook in Minecraft. Now, let’s explore some exciting ways to use it in your adventures:

• Trap your enemies: Place tripwire hooks along a path, connect them with string, and set off a desirable trap when triggered.
• Create automatic doors: Connect tripwire hooks to doors using redstone, and they will open automatically when someone or something crosses the path.
• Build secret entrances: Combine tripwire hooks with pistons and dispensers to create hidden doors or passages, adding an element of surprise to your gameplay.

With the knowledge of tripwire hook crafting and its various applications, you are now ready to unleash your creativity in Minecraft. Whether you want to protect your base or add interactive elements to your maps, tripwire hooks are an essential tool in any Minecraft player’s arsenal. So, what are you waiting for? Start experimenting with tripwire hooks today and make your Minecraft experience even more enjoyable!

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How to make a Tripwire Hook in Minecraft

This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft a tripwire hook with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.

In Minecraft, tripwire hooks are one of the many mechanisms that you can make. The crafting process will create 2 tripwire hooks at a time.

Let's explore how to make a tripwire hook.

Supported Platforms

A tripwire hook is available in the following versions of Minecraft:

* The version that it was added or removed, if applicable. NOTE: Pocket Edition (PE), Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Windows 10 Edition are now called Bedrock Edition. We will continue to show them individually for version history.

Where to find a Tripwire Hook in Creative Mode

Minecraft java edition (pc/mac).

Here is where you can find a tripwire hook in the Creative Inventory menu:

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

Minecraft xbox editions, minecraft ps editions, minecraft nintendo, minecraft windows 10 edition, minecraft education edition, definitions.

• Platform is the platform that applies.
• Version(s) is the Minecraft version numbers where the item can be found in the menu location listed ( we have tested and confirmed this version number ).
• Creative Menu Location is the location of the item in the Creative Inventory menu.

Required Materials to make a Tripwire Hook

In Minecraft, these are the materials you can use to craft a tripwire hook:

How to craft a Tripwire Hook in Survival Mode

1. open the crafting menu.

First, open your crafting table so that you have the 3x3 crafting grid that looks like this:

2. Add Items to make a Tripwire Hook

In the crafting menu, you should see a crafting area that is made up of a 3x3 crafting grid. To make a tripwire hook, place 1 iron ingot , 1 stick , and 1 wood planks in the 3x3 crafting grid.

When crafting with wood planks, you can use any kind of wood planks, such as oak , spruce , birch , jungle , acacia , dark oak , mangrove , bamboo , crimson , warped or cherry planks. In our example, we are using oak planks.

When making a tripwire hook, it is important that the iron ingot, stick, and wood planks are placed in the exact pattern as the image below. In the first row, there should be 1 iron ingot in the middle box. In the second row, there should be 1 stick in the middle box. In the third row, there should be 1 wood planks in the middle box. This is the Minecraft crafting recipe for a tripwire hook.

Now that you have filled the crafting area with the correct pattern, the tripwire hooks will appear in the box to the right.

3. Move the Tripwire Hook to Inventory

Once you have crafted tripwire hooks, you need to move the new items to your inventory.

Congratulations, you have made a tripwire hook in Minecraft!

Item ID and Name

In Minecraft, a tripwire hook has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Minecraft Xbox One

Minecraft ps4, minecraft nintendo switch.

• Description is what the item is called and ( Minecraft ID Name ) is the string value that is used in game commands .
• Data Value (or damage value) identifies the variation of the block if more than one type exists for the Minecraft ID.
• Stack Size is the maximum stack size for this item. While some items in Minecraft are stackable up to 64, other items can only be stacked up to 16 or 1. ( NOTE: These stack sizes are for vanilla Minecraft only. If you are running a mod, some mods may change the stack size for an item. )
• Version(s) is the Minecraft version numbers that the Minecraft ID and Name are valid for.

Block States for Tripwire Hook

• Block State is the internal name for the block state.
• Value is the value for the block state.
• Def ault indicates that it is the default, if omitted.
• Req uired indicates that it must be included in command to properly identify this item/block.
• Example shows how to format the block state to be used in the /fill , /setblock , /clone , or /testforblock command.

Give Command for Tripwire Hook

Give command in minecraft java edition (pc/mac).

In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.13, 1.14, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17, 1.18, 1.19, 1.20 and 1.20.2, the /give command for Tripwire Hook is:

In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 1.11 and 1.12, the /give command for Tripwire Hook is:

Give Command in Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) 1.12.0, 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0 and 1.20.0, the /give command for Tripwire Hook is:

Give Command in Minecraft Xbox One

In Minecraft Xbox One 1.12.0, 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0 and 1.20.0, the /give command for Tripwire Hook is:

Give Command in Minecraft PS4

In Minecraft PS4 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0 and 1.20.0, the /give command for Tripwire Hook is:

Give Command in Minecraft Nintendo Switch

In Minecraft Nintendo Switch 1.12.0, 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.1 and 1.20.0, the /give command for Tripwire Hook is:

Give Command in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition 1.12.0, 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0 and 1.20.0, the /give command for Tripwire Hook is:

Give Command in Minecraft Education Edition

In Minecraft Education Edition 1.12.0, 1.12.60, 1.14.31, 1.17.30 and 1.18.32, the /give command for Tripwire Hook is:

Things to Make with Tripwire Hooks

You can use tripwire hooks to make items in Minecraft such as:

Things to Do with Tripwire Hooks

Here are some activities that you can do with tripwire hooks in Minecraft:

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Visible Tripwires

Resource pack for Minecraft that improves visibility of tripwires by changing their texture and model to a new, more visible one.

Visible Tripwires is a Minecraft resource pack designed to enhance the visibility of tripwires by modifying their textures and models. This pack offers substantial assistance to players seeking to improve the visibility of tripwires.

The resource pack introduces three distinct states for tripwires:

Normal State : In this state, the tripwire lies on the ground and possesses a standard white texture.

Attached State : When pulled between two tripwire hooks, the tripwire assumes an elevated position above the ground and takes on blue texture.

Powered State : When extended between two tripwire hooks and triggered by contact with an entity, the tripwire rests on the ground and takes on a red texture.

Furthermore, this resource pack includes alterations to the tripwire hook model, ensuring its harmonious integration with the overall tripwire aesthetic.

For a visual preview, you can check out the screenshots below or visit the gallery here .

Tripwire (before / after)

Tripwire attached (before / after)

Tripwire powered (before / after)

External resources

Featured versions, project members.

Technical information

How To Make A Tripwire In Minecraft

Hey fellow Minecrafters! Today, I want to share with you my favorite trick in the game: making a tripwire. Trust me, once you master this, you’ll have a whole new level of fun and excitement added to your Minecraft adventures. So, let’s dive into the world of tripwires!

What is a Tripwire?

First things first, let’s understand what a tripwire is in Minecraft. A tripwire is a mechanism that detects when something passes through it. It can be used to create traps, hidden doors, or even as a simple alarm system to protect your base. It’s a versatile tool that can add a whole new dimension to your gameplay.

Gathering the Materials

To craft a tripwire, you’ll need the following materials:

• 3 wooden sticks
• 1 iron ingot

You can easily obtain the wooden sticks by cutting down trees and crafting them from wooden planks. The string can be obtained by killing spiders or by finding it in abandoned mineshafts. Lastly, you’ll need an iron ingot, which can be obtained by smelting iron ore in a furnace.

Crafting the Tripwire Hook

Now that we have all the materials, it’s time to craft the tripwire hook. To do this, open your crafting table and arrange the ingredients as follows:

Once crafted, you’ll have your very own tripwire hook ready to be placed and used!

Placing the Tripwire

Now that we have our tripwire hook, it’s time to place it and connect it with tripwire string. Find a suitable location where you want to set up your tripwire, such as an entrance to your base or a hidden passageway.

Place the tripwire hook by right-clicking on a block. You’ll see a line connecting the hook to your cursor. If you want the tripwire to be invisible, you can place it inside blocks or behind paintings. Make sure to leave enough space for the tripwire to span across the area you want to protect.

Connecting the Tripwire

After placing the tripwire hook, it’s time to connect it with tripwire string. To do this, simply right-click on the hook and connect it to another block. You’ll see the tripwire string appear between the two points, creating a detection line.

Make sure the tripwire string spans across the area you want to monitor. You can always extend or adjust the length later if needed.

Activating the Tripwire

Now that your tripwire is set up, it’s time to activate it. Whenever anything (including players, mobs, or items) passes through the tripwire, it will trigger a redstone signal. You can use this signal to activate various mechanisms, such as opening a door, activating dispensers or pistons, or even setting off TNT.

Congratulations! You’ve just learned how to make a tripwire in Minecraft. Now, go out there and get creative with your trap designs, secret entrances, and alarm systems. The possibilities are endless!

Remember to always experiment and have fun with your Minecraft builds. Happy crafting!