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Activator Rail in Minecraft

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To craft Activator Rail, combine 6 Iron Ingot, 2 Stick and 1 Redstone Torch in a crafting table — it makes 6 at a time.

Type
Block
Stack size
Up to 64
Craftable
Yes (makes 6)
Best tool
Pickaxe
Blast resistance
0.7

How to craft Activator Rail

You need a crafting table for this recipe. Place the ingredients exactly as shown to get 6 at once.

Iron IngotStickIron Ingot
Iron IngotRedstone TorchIron Ingot
Iron IngotStickIron Ingot

How to mine Activator Rail

The best tool for Activator Rail is the Pickaxe. To get the block as a drop you need any tool (or even your hand). With a hardness of 0.7, it is very quick to break.

PropertyValue
Best toolPickaxe
Hardness0.7
Blast resistance0.7
Light levelNone
TransparentYes

Low blast resistance — explosions destroy it easily.

Data for Minecraft Java Edition 26.1, based on the open minecraft-data project. Some details can differ in Bedrock Edition. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.

Frequently asked questions

How do you craft Activator Rail in Minecraft?
Combine 6 Iron Ingot, 2 Stick and 1 Redstone Torch in a crafting table, which gives you 6 Activator Rail.
What tool do you need to mine Activator Rail?
Use a Pickaxe.