Dropper
A redstone component that drops or transfers items when given a redstone signal. Has a 9-slot inventory.
Stack Size
Stack Size64
Durability
DurabilityN/A
Category
CategoryRedstone
Version Added
Version Added1.5
Item ID
Item IDdropper
Overview
Dropper is a redstone component in the Redstone category of Minecraft, obtained through crafting it. A single inventory slot holds a full stack of 64 Dropper. This item was added to the game in version 1.5.
In this database, Dropper sits alongside 28 other Redstone entries, each with its own page. As a redstone component, Dropper is wired into contraptions and circuits; its behaviour is what gives builders the logic and timing to automate farms, doors, and machines. Dropper additionally serves as a crafting ingredient for Crafter.
Crafting Recipe
DropperCrafting TableStation: Crafting Table
Used to Craft
Dropper is a crafting ingredient for 1 other item in Minecraft. Each one links to its own recipe and details page.
CrafterHow to Obtain
- Crafting
Notes
Unlike dispensers, droppers always drop items as entities rather than using them.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get Dropper in Minecraft?
Dropper is crafted at a Crafting Table using Cobblestone and Redstone Dust.
What is Dropper used for?
Dropper is a crafting ingredient used to make Crafter.
How many Dropper can you stack?
Dropper stacks up to 64 per inventory slot, so a full stack is 64 and a double chest holds 3,456 of them.
Can Dropper be enchanted?
No. Dropper cannot be enchanted in vanilla Minecraft.
When was Dropper added to Minecraft?
Dropper was added in version 1.5 and remains part of the Redstone category in the current 1.21 release.