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Tripwire Hook in Minecraft

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To craft Tripwire Hook, combine 1 Iron Ingot, 1 Stick and 1 Any Planks in a crafting table — it makes 2 at a time.

Type
Block
Stack size
Up to 64
Craftable
Yes (makes 2)
Best tool
Any tool or your hand
Blast resistance
0

How to craft Tripwire Hook

You need a crafting table for this recipe. Place the ingredients exactly as shown to get 2 at once.

Iron Ingot
Stick
Any Planks

or

Iron Ingot
Stick
Any Planks

How to mine Tripwire Hook

The best tool for Tripwire Hook is the Any tool or your hand. To get the block as a drop you need any tool (or even your hand). With a hardness of 0, it is breaks instantly.

PropertyValue
Best toolAny tool or your hand
Hardness0
Blast resistance0
Light levelNone
TransparentYes

Low blast resistance — explosions destroy it easily.

What is Tripwire Hook used for?

Tripwire Hook is an ingredient in 2 crafting recipes:

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 Tripwire Hook in Minecraft?
Combine 1 Iron Ingot, 1 Stick and 1 Any Planks in a crafting table, which gives you 2 Tripwire Hook.
What tool do you need to mine Tripwire Hook?
Any tool works.
What can you make with Tripwire Hook?
Tripwire Hook is used to craft Crossbow and Trapped Chest.