String
An item dropped by spiders and obtained from cobwebs. It is used to craft bows, fishing rods, wool and tripwire.
Stack Size
Stack Size64
Durability
DurabilityN/A
Category
CategoryMiscellaneous
Version Added
Version AddedAlpha
Item ID
Item IDstring
Overview
String is an item in the Miscellaneous category of Minecraft, obtained through mob drops, crafting it, fishing, and chest loot. A single inventory slot holds a full stack of 64 String.
String is also a hub ingredient, feeding into 10 different recipes in this catalogue, so keeping a stock on hand unlocks a wide range of crafts. Of the 7 kinds of generated chest that can hold it, desert pyramid chests are the best bet at about 59% per chest.
Used to Craft
String is a crafting ingredient for 10 other items in Minecraft. Each one links to its own recipe and details page.
Bow
Candle
Crossbow
Fishing Rod
Lead
Scaffolding
String to Wool
WoolHow to Obtain
- Mob drops
- Crafting
- Fishing
- Chest loot
Notes
Dropped by spiders and cave spiders, harvested from cobwebs with a sword or shears, and dropped by cats as a gift. Used to craft Bows, Crossbows, Fishing Rods, Leads, Looms, Scaffolding and Wool.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get String in Minecraft?
String is obtained through mob drops, crafting it, fishing, and chest loot. A full step-by-step crafting recipe is available on the linked crafting guide.
What is String used for?
String is a crafting ingredient used to make Bow, Candle, Crossbow, Fishing Rod, Lead, Loom, Scaffolding, String to Wool, White Wool, and Wool.
How many String can you stack?
String stacks up to 64 per inventory slot, so a full stack is 64 and a double chest holds 3,456 of them.
Where do you find String in chests?
String is chest loot in desert pyramid chests (about 59%, 1 to 8 at a time), dungeon chests (about 58%, 1 to 8 at a time), woodland mansion chests (about 58%, 1 to 8 at a time), and bastion bridge chests (about 48%, 1 to 6 at a time). It shows up in 7 kinds of chest in total. Those odds come from the loot tables themselves, so they are per chest, without any Luck.
When was String added to Minecraft?
String was added in the early Alpha development period.