Tripwire Hook
A block placed in pairs and connected with string to form a tripwire that emits a redstone signal when an entity crosses the line.
Stack Size
Stack Size64
Durability
DurabilityN/A
Category
CategoryRedstone
Version Added
Version Added1.3
Item ID
Item IDtripwire_hook
Overview
Tripwire Hook is a redstone component in the Redstone category of Minecraft, obtained through crafting it and Generated structures. A single inventory slot holds a full stack of 64 Tripwire Hook. This item was added to the game in version 1.3.
In this database, Tripwire Hook sits alongside 28 other Redstone entries, each with its own page. As a redstone component, Tripwire Hook is wired into contraptions and circuits; its behaviour is what gives builders the logic and timing to automate farms, doors, and machines. Tripwire Hook additionally serves as a crafting ingredient for Crossbow.
Crafting Recipe
Tripwire Hook×2Crafting TableStation: Crafting Table
Yields: 2 items
Used to Craft
Tripwire Hook is a crafting ingredient for 1 other item in Minecraft. Each one links to its own recipe and details page.
CrossbowHow to Obtain
- Crafting
- Generated structures
Notes
Two hooks must face each other connected by string up to 40 blocks apart. Used in jungle temple traps.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get Tripwire Hook in Minecraft?
Tripwire Hook is crafted at a Crafting Table using Iron Ingot, Stick, and Planks, and each craft yields 2. It can also be obtained through Generated structures.
What is Tripwire Hook used for?
Tripwire Hook is a crafting ingredient used to make Crossbow.
How many Tripwire Hook can you stack?
Tripwire Hook stacks up to 64 per inventory slot, so a full stack is 64 and a double chest holds 3,456 of them.
Can Tripwire Hook be enchanted?
No. Tripwire Hook cannot be enchanted in vanilla Minecraft.
When was Tripwire Hook added to Minecraft?
Tripwire Hook was added in version 1.3 and remains part of the Redstone category in the current 1.21 release.