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 a item in the Miscellaneous category of Minecraft, obtained through mob drop, crafting it, fishing, and chest loot. A single inventory slot holds a full stack of 64 String. This item was added to the game in the early Alpha development period.
In this database, String sits alongside 146 other Miscellaneous entries, each with its own page. 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.
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
White Wool
WoolHow to Obtain
- Mob drop
- 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 drop, 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.
Can String be enchanted?
No. String cannot be enchanted in vanilla Minecraft.
When was String added to Minecraft?
String was added in the early Alpha development period and remains part of the Miscellaneous category in the current 1.21 release.