Detector Rail in Minecraft
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To craft Detector Rail, combine 6 Iron Ingot, 1 Stone Pressure Plate and 1 Redstone Dust 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 Detector Rail
You need a crafting table for this recipe. Place the ingredients exactly as shown to get 6 at once.
| Iron Ingot | Iron Ingot | |
| Iron Ingot | Stone Pressure Plate | Iron Ingot |
| Iron Ingot | Redstone Dust | Iron Ingot |
How to mine Detector Rail
The best tool for Detector 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.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Best tool | Pickaxe |
| Hardness | 0.7 |
| Blast resistance | 0.7 |
| Light level | None |
| Transparent | Yes |
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 Detector Rail in Minecraft?
Combine 6 Iron Ingot, 1 Stone Pressure Plate and 1 Redstone Dust in a crafting table, which gives you 6 Detector Rail.
What tool do you need to mine Detector Rail?
Use a Pickaxe.