Dispenser
A redstone component that shoots, places, or uses items when given a redstone signal, depending on the item type.
Stack Size
Stack Size64
Durability
DurabilityN/A
Category
CategoryRedstone
Version Added
Version Added1.0
Item ID
Item IDdispenser
Overview
Dispenser is a redstone component in the Redstone category of Minecraft, obtained through crafting it. A single inventory slot holds a full stack of 64 Dispenser. This item was added to the game in the 1.0 full release.
In this database, Dispenser sits alongside 28 other Redstone entries, each with its own page. As a redstone component, Dispenser is wired into contraptions and circuits; its behaviour is what gives builders the logic and timing to automate farms, doors, and machines.
Crafting Recipe
DispenserCrafting TableStation: Crafting Table
How to Obtain
- Crafting
Notes
Can shoot arrows, fireballs, water, lava, and use items like shears, flint and steel, and bone meal.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get Dispenser in Minecraft?
Dispenser is crafted at a Crafting Table using Cobblestone, Bow, and Redstone Dust.
What is Dispenser used for?
A redstone component that shoots, places, or uses items when given a redstone signal, depending on the item type.
How many Dispenser can you stack?
Dispenser stacks up to 64 per inventory slot, so a full stack is 64 and a double chest holds 3,456 of them.
Can Dispenser be enchanted?
No. Dispenser cannot be enchanted in vanilla Minecraft.
When was Dispenser added to Minecraft?
Dispenser was added in the 1.0 full release and remains part of the Redstone category in the current 1.21 release.