Redstone Dust
The fundamental component of redstone circuitry. Placed on blocks to create wires that transmit redstone signals up to 15 blocks.
Stack Size
Stack Size64
Durability
DurabilityN/A
Category
CategoryRedstone
Version Added
Version Added1.0
Item ID
Item IDredstone_dust
Overview
Redstone Dust is a redstone component in the Redstone category of Minecraft, obtained through mining Redstone Ore, Witch drops, trading (Cleric), and chest loot. A single inventory slot holds a full stack of 64 Redstone Dust.
As a redstone component, Redstone Dust is wired into contraptions and circuits; its behaviour is what gives builders the logic and timing to automate farms, doors, and machines. Redstone Dust is also a hub ingredient, feeding into 17 different recipes in this catalogue, so keeping a stock on hand unlocks a wide range of crafts.
Used to Craft
Redstone Dust is a crafting ingredient for 17 other items in Minecraft. Each one links to its own recipe and details page.
Block of Redstone
Clock
Compass
Copper Bulb
Crafter
Detector Rail
Powered Rail
Redstone Lamp
Redstone Repeater
Redstone Torch
TargetHow to Obtain
- Mining Redstone Ore
- Witch drops
- Trading (Cleric)
- Chest loot
Notes
Signal strength decreases by 1 for each block of redstone dust. Used in crafting many redstone components.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get Redstone Dust in Minecraft?
Redstone Dust is obtained through mining Redstone Ore, Witch drops, trading (Cleric), and chest loot. No crafting grid makes Redstone Dust, and 17 recipes take it as an ingredient.
What is Redstone Dust used for?
Redstone Dust is a crafting ingredient used to make Block of Redstone, Clock, Compass, Copper Bulb, Crafter, Detector Rail, Dispenser, Dropper, Note Block, Observer, and 7 other items.
How many Redstone Dust can you stack?
Redstone Dust stacks 64 to a slot. Block of Redstone takes 9 of them per craft, so a full stack covers 7 of those before the slot is empty.
When was Redstone Dust added to Minecraft?
Redstone Dust was added in the 1.0 full release.