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The Minecraft launcher is the login and downloader front-end to the stand-alone client. It is responsible for downloading the main Java packages, including minecraft.jar, which holds the code and resources of the game such as textures, and LWJGL. It also acts somewhat like a basic and easily bypassable copy-restriction by forcing the user to login to a paid account when running for the first time. It is possible to use the launcher to run all release versions of Minecraft, most Beta versions, and a small fraction of Classic, Indev, Infdev and Alpha. Contrary to popular belief, not every version of the game is included (to see a list of all versions not included in the launcher, see missing launcher versions). The current launcher is the seventh launcher for Minecraft, and the third that was built to automatically update itself.

Launch

2019LauncherLogin

The login screen for launchers without being previously logged-in.

Every time the launcher is executed, it checks a specific directory where Minecraft stores its files called ".minecraft". It checks a file called "launcher_profiles.json" for login credentials. If the file does not exist, is corrupt, or no user is logged in, the user must login with a valid premium account, otherwise the user will be directed to play the Demo version or purchase the game.

When logging in, the launcher will first try to verify the login. If a valid "launcher_profiles.json" file exists but there is no Internet connection, the launcher will offer a "Play offline" mode if a player was logged in when it was last closed. If the connection is successful, the launcher will then, depending on profile options, compare the latest version in the latest "versions" directory to the latest version reported by the server. If the selected version does not exist or the latest installed version is outdated when "Use latest version" is selected in the profile, the launcher will download all Minecraft components and Java binary files. It will also synchronize everything in the "assets" folder (see Resource pack).

Finally, upon a successful update or installation, the launcher will execute the Minecraft jar (via "javaw.exe", Oracle's Java Virtual Machine executable.) It is possible however for there to be missing ".jar" files, in which case the launcher will attempt to replace the missing files automatically but will stop if there is no connection.

Currently, the Minecraft launcher supports 57 languages.

Features

Launcher

  • Manage multiple profiles (stored in "launcher_profiles.json"). Each profile can control:
    • Game version. Includes access to outdated development builds and previous releases. Older/custom versions can also be added manually.[1]
    • Mojang account used to play the game
    • Command line arguments for Java (such as heap size)
    • Game directory (where the game files are saved on disk)
    • Edit profile pictures or custom made ones
  • The launcher doesn't store the password locally. Instead of this, it uses a 'refresh token'
  • The launcher supports multiple instances (as the game also does)
  • Automatic updates for launcher
  • Ability to update libraries, such as LWJGL
  • Offline mode. (The first time launch requires an Internet connection to download required resources)
  • 57 languages available
  • Crashes can be reported to Mojang, through Hopper
  • Crashes are indexed through a database for information on how to fix the issue
  • Launcher Settings
  • Switching accounts or logging off
  • Changing skins
  • Downloads servers on versions
  • Help button
  • Shows the player the launcher version information when the player clicks the launcher version

Backward compatibility

HowtoOldVersion2019

A profile with Alpha and Beta versions enabled

The Minecraft launcher has the ability to play old Alpha and Beta versions of the game. Currently snapshots, Alpha, Beta, and all release versions are available to play. Four Pre-classic versions, four Classic versions, and one Infdev version are available under the name "old_alpha".[2] No Indev versions are currently available from the launcher.

These versions are very out of date and may be unstable. Any bugs, glitches, missing features, or crashes that result from instability will never be resolved as only later versions are supported. Mojang strongly recommends backing up any save data and playing through a separate directory in the case of corruption.[3]

To enable the old versions, click the "Installations", turn the "Historical Versions", make a new profile, select any of the versions in the "Version" box, then click "Save".

Skins

SkinLibrary

Skin library

ChangingSkinLauncher

Skin options in the launcher

The player can change or add their custom skin within the Minecraft launcher. To change or add their skin, the player must click the "Skins" button, then click the "Browse" button to navigate through their file system for their skin file. The file must have a resolution of 64×64 in order for the launcher to accept it as a skin file. Additionally, the skin file must be in a .png format. After the player has found the skin file, they must click the "Save" button to confirm their in-game skin.

  • The player can reset their skin to the Steve or Alex defaults by clicking "Click to reset".
  • The player can choose between player models - either Classic (Steve) or Slim (Alex).

Installations

When the player opens the launcher for the first time, it creates a profile that selects the latest version of Minecraft - it cannot be removed.

However, the player may create a game profile of their own in the launcher. In order to do so, they must click on the "Installations" button, then click "New..." to create one. After this, the player can name their profile as they want it. If the player leaves it, it will be named "<unnamed installation>". Then, optionally, the player can select a profile picture from the launcher or a custom one. However, it must be a 128×128 .png picture. After, the player can select the version they wish to play, and click "Create" to confirm their profile. If the player wants to edit a profile, they can just click it. The same applies if the player wishes to delete a profile. Simply click the three dots button and press Delete. A popup appears; press Delete.

  • 2019LauncherProfileSettings

    Installations settings in the launcher

    The player can download server versions by clicking "Server".
  • If the player wants to resize the game, they can turn "Resolution" on to change the game window size.
  • The player can turn "More options" on to show more profile options.
  • If the player wants to change the .minecraft file path, they can turn on the "Game directory" option. Now, navigate to the folder where the player wishes to relocate the .minecraft folder. The player can also open the Minecraft profile by clicking the green arrow-shaped "Go to folder" button.
  • If the player turned "Snapshots" check on, it creates a "Latest snapshot" profile automatically.
  • The player can manually set a logging configuration (see the Debugging article on wiki.vg for more info)
  • The player can also duplicate a profile by clicking the stacked 3 dots button while hovering a profile.

Command Line usage

As of 2.1.1432, the launcher has 9 command-line options available:

  • --clean - This option deletes the game and runtime folders, including their contents, from the working directory.
  • --launcherui
  • --workDir - This option, followed by a path (relative or absolute), will change the location (and/or name) of the .minecraft folder.
  • --nativeLauncherVersion
  • --tmpDir - This option, followed by a path (relative or absolute), will change the location (and/or name) of the tmp folder.
  • --lockDir
  • --winTen - This option adds support for Windows 10. Since the launcher now supports Windows 10 fully, this option is unnecessary and seems to have no effect.
  • --proxyHost
  • --proxyPort

The --workDir option can be used to create a portable installation of the game. For example, --workDir . (or --workDir=.) can be used to make the launcher use the current directory (no matter what the current folder is called).

History

alpha
v1.0.0
{{Extension DPL}}<ul><li>[[Raw Copper|Raw Copper]]<br/>{{Item
| image = Raw Copper.png
| renewable = No
| stackable = Yes (64)
}}
'''Raw copper''' is a raw metal resource obtained from mining [[copper ore]].

== Obtaining ==

=== Mining ===
Copper ore and deepslate copper ore mined with a [[stone pickaxe]] or better drops 2–5 units of raw copper. If the pickaxe is enchanted with [[Fortune]], it can drop extra raw copper, allowing for a maximum of 20 units per ore block with Fortune III, or an average of 7.7 units of raw copper per ore block. If the ore is mined using a pickaxe enchanted with [[Silk Touch]], it drops the ore block instead.

=== Crafting ===
{{Crafting
|showname=1
|Block of Raw Copper
|Output=Raw Copper,9
|type=Material
|foot=1
}}

== Usage ==
The primary usage of raw copper is [[smelting]] it into [[copper ingot]]s.

=== Crafting ===
{{crafting usage}}

=== Smelting ingredient ===
{{Smelting
|showname=2
|Raw Copper
|Copper Ingot
|0.7
}}

== Data values ==
=== ID ===
{{edition|java}}:
{{ID table
|edition=java
|showitemtags=y
|showforms=y
|generatetranslationkeys=y
|displayname=Raw Copper
|spritetype=item
|nameid=raw_copper
|form=item
|foot=1}}

{{edition|bedrock}}:
{{ID table
|edition=bedrock
|shownumericids=y
|showforms=y
|notshowbeitemforms=y
|generatetranslationkeys=y
|displayname=Raw Copper
|spritetype=item
|nameid=raw_copper
|form=item
|id=507
|foot=1}}

== History ==
{{History|java}}
{{History||1.17|snap=21w14a|[[File:Raw Copper JE1.png|32px]] Added raw copper.}}
{{History|||snap=April 13, 2021|slink={{Tweet|JasperBoerstra|1381991999952277513}}|[[File:Raw Copper JE2.png|32px]] [[JAPPA]] shows a new raw copper texture.}}
{{History|||snap=21w15a|[[File:Raw Copper JE2.png|32px]] The texture of raw copper has been changed.
|Raw copper can now be used to craft [[block of raw copper]].}}
{{History|||snap=April 16, 2021|slink={{Tweet|JasperBoerstra|1383047666037325829}}|[[File:Raw Copper (pre-release).png|32px]] [[JAPPA]] shows a new raw copper texture again.}}
{{History|||snap=21w16a|[[File:Raw Copper JE3.png|32px]] The texture of raw copper has been changed.}}
{{History|||snap=21w17a|[[Copper ore]] now drops 2-3 raw copper when mined instead of a single unit.}}
{{History||1.18|snap=21w40a|[[Copper ore]] now drops 2-5 raw copper when mined.}}

{{History|bedrock}}
{{History||1.17.0|snap=beta 1.17.0.50|[[File:Raw Copper JE2.png|32px]] Added raw copper.}}
{{History|||snap=beta 1.17.0.52|Raw copper are now available without enabling [[experimental gameplay]].}}
{{History|||snap=beta 1.17.0.54|[[File:Raw Copper JE3.png|32px]] The texture of raw copper has been changed.}}
{{History|foot}}

== Issues ==
{{Issue list}}

==Gallery==
<gallery>
JE 1.17 Dev Raw Metals.jpg|Jappa shows raw ore textures.
Jappa Raw Ores 1.jpg|Jappa shows raw ore textures.
Jappa Raw Ores 2.png|Jappa shows raw ore textures.
Jappa Raw Ores 3.jpg|Jappa shows raw ore textures.
Jappa Raw Ores 4.jpg|Jappa shows raw ore textures.
Jappa Raw Ores 5.jpg|Jappa shows raw ore textures.
</gallery>

{{Items}}

[[Category:Non-renewable resources]]

[[de:Rohkupfer]]
[[es:Cobre en bruto]]
[[fr:Cuivre brut]]
[[it:Rame grezzo]]
[[ja:銅の原石]]
[[pl:Surowa miedź]]
[[pt:Cobre bruto]]
[[ru:Необработанная медь]]
[[tr:Ham Bakır]]
[[uk:Необроблена мідь]]
[[zh:粗铜]]</li><li>[[:Category:Minecraft Legends resources|Category:Minecraft Legends resources]]<br/>[[Category:Minecraft Legends]]
[[Category:Items]]
[[pt:Categoria:Recursos do Minecraft Legends]]</li></ul>
Initial release. In this version users can choose not only the current version but also Infdev.
The client requires an internet connection on the first run and for updates, but after that the game supports playing offline.
Command line arguments are accepted to launch the game. Using the format java -cp Minecraft.jar net.minecraft.LauncherFrame username password will allow login without joining a server, while the format java -cp minecraft.jar net.minecraft.LauncherFrame username password serveraddress:portnumber allows joining a server.
v1.2.2
{{Extension DPL}}<ul><li>[[Minecart with Chest|Minecart with Chest]]<br/>{{ItemEntity
|image=Minecart with Chest.png
|renewable=Yes
|stackable=No
|size=Height: 0.7 Blocks<br>Width: 0.98 Blocks
|networkid='''[[JE]]''': 10
|drops=1 {{ItemLink|Minecart with Chest}}<br> plus contents
|health={{hp|6}}
}}

A '''minecart with chest''' is a single [[chest]] inside a [[minecart]], and functions as such.

== Natural generation ==
Minecarts with chests containing loot naturally generate in [[mineshaft]]s, each on top of a piece of [[rail]].

== Obtaining ==
=== Crafting ===
{{Crafting|Chest|Minecart|Output=Minecart with Chest|type=Transportation}}

Minecarts with chests can be retrieved by attacking them. By doing so it drops as an [[item]] and any other contents of the chest are dropped as well.

==Usage==
[[File:Minecart with Chest GUI.png|thumb|176px|The GUI of a minecart with chest.]]
Minecarts with chests can be placed by {{control|use item|text=using its item}} on any type of [[rail]].

Chest minecarts' contents can be accessed by pressing {{control|use item}} button on them. The interaction makes no sounds and the chest does not show the opening or closing animation, unlike regular chests.

The boost that minecarts with chests gain from [[powered rail]]s is dependent on their load. For example, from a 1 powered rail starter track, an empty minecart with chest travels 64 blocks, but a full minecart with chest travels only 16 blocks (opposed to 80 blocks for an occupied normal minecart and 8 blocks for an empty normal minecart).

Another physical property of chest minecarts is their ability to be stacked. While three chests can fit in an area three blocks tall, up to four chest minecarts can fit in the same area. Like other minecarts, an unlimited number of minecarts with chests can exist in the same block space.

Minecarts with chests are also able to interact with [[hopper]]s. Hoppers can take items out from the minecart chest if they are below the track as the minecart rolls over it or put them in if the minecart rolls under a downward facing hopper. Hoppers can also input items if they are facing into the side of the minecart.

Opening or destroying a minecart with chest angers [[piglin]]s.

{{See also|Tutorials/Storage minecarts}}

When on top of [[detector rail]]s, nearby [[redstone comparators]] will give out redstone signals based on how full the minecarts with chests are.

== Sounds ==
{{Edition|Java}}:<br>
Minecarts with chests use the Friendly Creatures sound category for entity-dependent sound events.<ref group=sound name=rollsource>{{bug|MC-42132}}</ref>
{{Sound table
|sound=Minecart rolling.ogg
|subtitle=Minecart rolls
|source=Friendly Creatures <ref group=sound name=rollsource/>
|overridesource=1
|description=While a minecart with chest is moving
|id=entity.minecart.riding
|translationkey=subtitles.entity.minecart.riding
|volume=0.0-0.35 <ref group=sound>Relates linearly with horizontal velocity (max 0.5)</ref>
|pitch=0.0-1.0 <ref group=sound>Will increase by 0.0025 per tick if the minecart's horizontal velocity is more than 0.01</ref>
|distance=16
|foot=1}}

{{Edition|Bedrock}}:
{{Sound table
|type=bedrock
|sound=Minecart rolling.ogg
|source=neutral
|description=While a minecart with chest is moving
|id=minecart.base
|foot=1}}

==Data values==
===ID===
{{edition|java}}:
{{ID table
|edition=java
|firstcolumnname=Item
|showforms=y
|generatetranslationkeys=y
|displayname=Minecart with Chest
|spritetype=item
|nameid=chest_minecart
|form=item
|foot=1}}
{{ID table
|edition=java
|firstcolumnname=Entity
|generatetranslationkeys=y
|displayname=Minecart with Chest
|spritetype=entity
|nameid=chest_minecart
|foot=1}}

{{edition|bedrock}}:
{{ID table
|edition=bedrock
|firstcolumnname=Item
|shownumericids=y
|showforms=y
|notshowbeitemforms=y
|generatetranslationkeys=y
|displayname=Minecart with Chest
|spritetype=item
|nameid=chest_minecart
|id=389
|form=item
|foot=1}}
{{ID table
|edition=bedrock
|firstcolumnname=Entity
|shownumericids=y
|generatetranslationkeys=y
|displayname=Minecart with Chest
|spritetype=entity
|nameid=chest_minecart
|id=98
|foot=1}}

===Entity data===
Minecarts with chests have entity data associated with them that contain various properties of the entity.

{{el|java}}:
{{main|Entity format}}
{{/ED}}

{{el|bedrock}}:
: See [[Bedrock Edition level format/Entity format]].

==Achievements==
{{load achievements|Freight Station}}

== Video==

<div style="text-align:center">{{yt|2yVVMiQrCwo}}</div>

==History ==
[[File:Minecart with Chest BE3.png|thumb|The Minecart models in the Bedrock Edition were north or south on the sides. In the latest version, the front and rear sides are north or south. But the absolute orientation of the chest was not changed.]]
{{info needed section|In bedrock edition 1.16.100 it seems that chests in minecarts face sideways instead of forward - when was this changed?}}
{{History|java alpha}}
{{History||v1.0.14|[[File:Minecart with Chest JE1.png|32px]] [[File:Minecart with Chest (item) JE1 BE1.png|32px]] Minecarts with chests have been added.
|At this point, they are either called "chest minecarts" or "storage minecarts" because no in-game name was indicated.}}
{{History|java beta}}
{{History||1.0|"Minecart with Chest" has been first indicated as its name, via the new item tooltips.}}
{{History||1.8|snap=Pre-release|[[File:Minecart with Chest JE2.png|32px]] The [[model]] of the minecart with chest has been changed to match the new [[chest]] model. However, the [[chest]] is incorrectly offset.<ref>[[mcw:Issues/Beta 1.8pre2#Graphical]]</ref>}}
{{History|||snap=release|[[File:Minecart with Chest JE3 BE1.png|32px]] The model of minecarts with chests has been fixed.}}
{{History|java}}
{{History||1.5|snap=13w02a|Minecarts with chests now generate in [[mineshaft]]s in place of normal chests.}}
{{History||1.9|snap=15w43a|[[Loot table]]s have been added; minecarts with chests now use loot tables, and those in generated in [[mineshaft]]s now use loot tables.}}
{{History||1.9.1|snap=pre2|The title of the [[inventory]] has been changed from 'Chest minecart' to 'Minecart with Chest'.}}
{{History||1.11|snap=16w32a|The [[entity]] ID has been changed from <code>MinecartChest</code> to <code>chest_minecart</code>.}}
{{History||1.13|snap=17w47a|Prior to [[1.13/Flattening|''The Flattening'']], this [[item]]'s numeral ID was 342.}}
{{History||1.14|snap=18w43a|[[File:Minecart with Chest JE4 BE2.png|32px]] [[File:Minecart with Chest (item) JE2 BE2.png|32px]] The textures of minecarts with chests have been changed.}}
{{History||1.16.2|snap=Pre-release 1|[[Piglin]]s now become angry with players who open or destroy a chest minecart.}}
{{History||1.19|snap=22w13a|The crafting recipe for a minecart with chest is now shapeless.
|Breaking a minecart with chest will now drop the item instead of the minecart and chest separately, though the contents of the chest are still dropped.<ref>{{bug|MC-249493|||Fixed}}</ref>}}

{{History|pocket alpha}}
{{History||v0.14.0|snap=build 1|[[File:Minecart with Chest JE3 BE1.png|32px]] [[File:Minecart with Chest (item) JE1 BE1.png|32px]] Added minecarts with chests.}}
{{History|||snap=build 3|Minecarts with chests now drop [[item]]s when destroyed in [[Creative]] mode.}}
{{History|pocket}}
{{History||1.1.0|snap=alpha 1.1.0.0|The [[entity]] ID has been changed from <code>minecartchest</code> to <code>chest_minecart</code>.}}
{{History|bedrock}}
{{History||1.10.0|snap=beta 1.10.0.3|[[File:Minecart with Chest JE4 BE2.png|32px]] [[File:Minecart with Chest (item) JE2 BE2.png|32px]] The textures of minecarts with chests have been changed.}}
{{History||1.19.0|snap=beta 1.19.0.30|Breaking a minecart with chest will now drop the item instead of the minecart and chest separately, though the contents of the chest are still dropped.}}

{{History|console}}
{{History||xbox=TU1|xbone=CU1|ps=1.0|wiiu=Patch 1|switch=1.0.1|[[File:Minecart with Chest JE3 BE1.png|32px]] [[File:Minecart with Chest (item) JE1 BE1.png|32px]] Added minecarts with chests.}}
{{History||xbox=none|xbone=none|ps=1.90|wiiu=none|switch=none|[[File:Minecart with Chest JE4 BE2.png|32px]] [[File:Minecart with Chest (item) JE2 BE2.png|32px]] The textures of minecarts with chests have been changed.}}

{{History|new 3ds}}
{{History||0.1.0|[[File:Minecart_with_Chest_JE3_BE1.png|32px]] [[File:Minecart_with_Chest_(item)_JE1_BE1.png|32px]] Added minecarts with chests.
|Minecarts with chests emit smoke [[particles]] when destroyed.}}
{{History|foot}}

==Issues==
{{issue list}}

==Gallery ==
<gallery>
Compact Minecart Storage.png|A compact storage using chest minecarts (left) compared to chest storage in the same volume. Notice how chests cannot be placed next to each other, which is no longer the case after Java Edition 1.13.
GlitchedMinecartChest.png|This minecart with chest is trapped inside a block, due to a [[stronghold]] and a [[mineshaft]] that generated partially overlapping.
Minecartportal.png|A minecart with chest generated on top of an [[end portal frame]], because there is a mineshaft behind the wall.
Chest Minecart Stack.png|A large stack of chest minecarts.
</gallery>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{items}}
{{entities}}

[[Category:Mechanics]]
[[Category:Storage]]

[[cs:Nákladní vozík]]
[[de:Güterlore]]
[[es:Vagoneta con cofre]]
[[fr:Wagonnet de stockage]]
[[hu:Tárolócsille]]
[[it:Carrello da miniera]]
[[ja:チェスト付きのトロッコ]]
[[ko:상자가 실린 광산 수레]]
[[nl:Mijnkar met kist]]
[[pl:Wagonik ze skrzynią]]
[[pt:Carrinho de mina com baú]]
[[ru:Вагонетка с сундуком]]
[[uk:Вагонетка зі скринею]]
[[zh:运输矿车]]</li><li>[[Iron Ingot|Iron Ingot]]<br/>{{About|the ingot|the ore|Iron Ore|the mineral block|Block of Iron|the nugget|Iron Nugget|the raw mineral|Raw Iron}}
{{Item
| image = Iron Ingot.png
|type=
| renewable = Yes
| stackable = Yes (64)
}}

'''Iron ingots''' are versatile [[metal]] ingots used extensively in [[crafting]].

== Obtaining ==
=== Chest loot ===
{{LootChestItem|iron-ingot}}

=== Crafting ===

{{Crafting
|head=1
|showname=0
|Block of Iron
|Output=Iron Ingot,9
|type=Material
}}

{{Crafting
|A1= Iron Nugget
|B1= Iron Nugget
|C1= Iron Nugget
|A2= Iron Nugget
|B2= Iron Nugget
|C2= Iron Nugget
|A3= Iron Nugget
|B3= Iron Nugget
|C3= Iron Nugget
|Output=Iron Ingot
|type= Material
|foot=1
}}

=== Smelting ===
{{see also|Iron Ore#Natural generation}}[[Smelting]] raw iron in a [[furnace]] or [[blast furnace]] is the most common way to obtain iron ingots.

{{Smelting
|head=1
|Iron Ore;Deepslate Iron Ore
|Iron Ingot
|0,7
}}
{{Smelting
|foot=1
|Raw Iron
|Iron Ingot
|0,7
}}

=== Compound creation ===

Iron Ingot can be created from its base [[element]]s, using the [[compound creator]].{{only|bedrock|education}}

{| class="wikitable"
!Name
!Elements
!Example recipe
|- <!-- Temporarily using crafting grid as a substitute for the compound creator (template not yet available), since the layout is the same, even if the appearance is different -->
!Iron Ingot
|Iron <br>
|{{Crafting Table
|shapeless= 1
|A2=Iron
|Output=Iron Ingot}}
|}

=== Mob loot ===
{{see also|Tutorials/Iron golem farming}}
[[Iron golem]]s drop 3-5 iron ingots upon death, regardless of the way they die. The looting enchantment does not increase the amount of iron ingots dropped.

[[Zombie]]s, [[husk]]s, and [[zombie villager]]s have a 2.5% ({{frac|1|40}}) chance of dropping either an iron ingot, [[carrot]], or [[potato]] when killed by a player or tamed wolf. This is increased by 1% ({{frac|1|100}}) per level of looting. This gives iron ingots the following chances of dropping:
* {{frac|1|120}} (about 0.83%)
* {{frac|7|600}} (about 1.17%) with Looting I
* {{frac|9|600}} (1.50%) with Looting II
* {{frac|11|600}} (about 1.83%) with Looting III

== Usage ==

=== Crafting ingredient ===

{{crafting usage}}

=== Trading ===
Apprentice-level Armorer, Toolsmith, and Weaponsmith [[Villager|villagers]] buy 3 iron ingots for an [[emerald]] as their third trade.{{only|bedrock}}

Apprentice-level Armorer villagers have a 50% chance to buy 4 iron ingots for one emerald, and apprentice-level Toolsmith and Weaponsmith villagers always offer to buy 4 iron ingots for one emerald.{{only|java}}

=== Repairing ===

Iron ingots are the repair items for the iron [[tier]] and chainmail and iron [[armor material]]s, and thus can be used to [[item repair|repair]] the following items in an [[anvil]]:
* {{ItemLink|Chainmail Helmet}}
* {{ItemLink|Chainmail Chestplate}}
* {{ItemLink|Chainmail Leggings}}
* {{ItemLink|Chainmail Boots}}
* {{ItemLink|Iron Helmet}}
* {{ItemLink|Iron Chestplate}}
* {{ItemLink|Iron Leggings}}
* {{ItemLink|Iron Boots}}
* {{ItemLink|Iron Sword}}
* {{ItemLink|Iron Axe}}
* {{ItemLink|Iron Pickaxe}}
* {{ItemLink|Iron Shovel}}
* {{ItemLink|Iron Hoe}}

=== Healing iron golems ===

{{control|Using}} an iron ingot on an [[iron golem]] restores its health by {{hp|25}}. 

=== Beacons ===

Iron ingots can be used to select powers from a [[beacon]]. The player must select one of the available powers, and then insert an iron ingot in the item slot. 

An iron ingot can be substituted for an [[emerald]], a [[gold ingot]], a [[diamond]], or a [[netherite ingot]].

=== Smithing ingredient ===
{{Smithing
|head=1
|ingredients=Any Armor Trim +<br/>Any Armor Piece + <br/>Iron Ingot
|Any Armor Trim Smithing Template
|Netherite Chestplate
|Iron Ingot
|Iron Trim Netherite Chestplate
|showdescription=1
|description = All armor types can be used in this recipe,<br/>a netherite chestplate is shown as an example.<br/>
|tail=1
}}

;Trim color palette
The following color palettes are shown on the designs on trimmed armor:
*{{TrimPalette|iron ingot}}
*{{TrimPalette|iron ingot|darker=1}} (a darker color palette is used when an iron armor piece is trimmed using an iron ingot).

== Achievements ==
{{load achievements|Acquire Hardware}}

== Advancements ==
{{load advancements|Acquire Hardware}}

== Data values ==
=== ID ===
{{edition|java}}:
{{ID table
|edition=java
|showitemtags=y
|showforms=y
|generatetranslationkeys=y
|displayname=Iron Ingot
|spritetype=item
|nameid=iron_ingot
|itemtags=beacon_payment_items
|form=item
|foot=1}}

{{edition|bedrock}}:
{{ID table
|edition=bedrock
|shownumericids=y
|showforms=y
|notshowbeitemforms=y
|generatetranslationkeys=y
|displayname=Iron Ingot
|spritetype=item
|nameid=iron_ingot
|id=305
|form=item
|foot=1}}

== History ==

{{History|java indev}}
{{History||0.31|snap=20100128|[[File:Iron Ingot JE1.png|32px]] Added iron ingots.}}
{{History|||snap=20100129|[[File:Iron Ingot JE2 BE1.png|32px]] The texture of iron ingots has been changed.
|Iron ingots can be [[smelting|smelted]] from [[iron ore]] and [[drops|drop]] 3–5 iron ingots. 
|Iron ingots can be used to craft [[iron block]]s, [[flint and steel]] and iron [[sword]]s, [[shovel]]s, [[pickaxe]]s and [[axe]]s.}}
{{History|||snap=20100130|Iron ingots are now used to craft [[arrow]]s.|[[Iron block]]s now require 9 iron ingots (3×3) instead 4 (2×2) to be [[crafting|crafted]], making them much more expensive.}}
{{History||20100206|Iron ingots can now be used to [[crafting|craft]] iron [[hoe]]s.}}
{{History||?|[[Smelting]] now [[drops]] only 1 iron ingot (down from 3–5).}}
{{History||20100218|Iron ingots are now used to craft iron [[helmet]]s, [[chestplate]]s, [[leggings]] and [[boots]].}}
{{History|java infdev}}
{{History||20100615|Iron ingots are now used to craft [[bucket]]s.}}
{{History||20100618|Iron ingots are now used to craft [[rail]]s and [[minecart]]s.}}
{{History||20100625-2|Iron ingots can be found in [[dungeon]] [[chest]]s.}}
{{History|java alpha}}
{{History||v1.0.1|Iron ingots are now used to [[crafting|craft]] iron [[door]]s.}}
{{History||v1.0.14|Iron ingots are no longer used to craft [[arrow]]s.}}
{{History||v1.1.0|Iron ingots are now used to craft [[compass]]es.}}
{{History|java beta}}
{{History||1.5|Iron ingots are now used to craft [[detector rail]]s.}}
{{History||1.7|Iron ingots are now used to craft [[piston]]s and [[shears]].}}
{{History||1.8|snap=Pre-release|Iron ingots are found in the new [[stronghold]] storeroom and [[mineshaft]] [[chest]]s.
|Iron ingots are now used to craft [[iron bars]].}}
{{History|java}}
{{History||1.0.0|snap=Beta 1.9 Prerelease 2|Iron ingots are now used to craft [[cauldron]]s.}}
{{History|||snap=Beta 1.9 Prerelease 3|Iron ingots are now found in the new stronghold altar [[chest]]s.}}
{{History||1.1|snap=12w01a|Iron ingots are now found in [[village]] blacksmith chests.}}
{{History||1.2.1|snap=12w06a|[[Zombie]]s now rarely [[drops|drop]] iron ingots, making it a [[renewable resource]].}}
{{History|||snap=12w08a|[[Iron golem]]s now drop 3–5 iron ingots.}}
{{History||1.3.1|snap=12w21a|Added [[desert temple]]s, with a hidden [[chest]] room and loot containing iron ingots.
|Blacksmith [[villager]]s now [[trading|buy]] 8–9 iron ingots for 1 [[emerald]].}}
{{History|||snap=12w22a|Added [[jungle temple]]s, which contain loot [[chest]]s with iron ingots.
|Iron ingots are now used to craft [[tripwire hook]]s.}}
{{History||1.4.2|snap=12w32a|Iron ingots can be used to activate [[beacon]]s.}}
{{History|||snap=12w41a|Iron ingots are now used to craft [[anvil]]s.}}
{{History|||snap=12w42a|Anvils now need 4 iron ingots to [[craft]] instead of 1.}}
{{History||1.5|snap=13w01a|Iron ingots are now used to [[crafting|craft]] heavy [[weighted pressure plate]]s.}}
{{History|||snap=13w02a|Iron ingots are now used to craft [[hopper]]s and [[activator rail]]s.}}
{{History||1.6.1|snap=13w16a|Iron ingot is now used to craft iron [[horse armor]] and [[horse saddle]].}}
{{History|||snap=13w18a|Iron ingot is no longer used to craft iron [[horse armor]] and [[horse saddle]].|Iron ingots are now found in [[nether fortress]] [[chest]]s.}}
{{History||1.8|snap=14w02a|[[Trading]] for iron ingots has been changed: armorer, weapon smith and tool smith [[villager]]s now [[trading|buy]] 7–9 iron ingots for 1 [[emerald]].}}
{{History|||snap=14w07a|Iron ingots are now used to craft [[iron trapdoor]]s.}}
{{History||1.9|snap=15w31a|Iron ingots are now found in [[end city]] ship [[chest]]s.}}
{{History|||snap=15w33c|Iron ingots are now used to craft [[shield]]s.}}
{{History|||snap=15w44a|The average yield from [[dungeon]] and [[desert temple]] chests has been substantially decreased. 
|The average yield from [[mineshaft]] and [[nether fortress]] chests has been slightly decreased.}}
{{History||1.11|snap=16w39a|Iron ingots are now found in the new [[woodland mansion]] chests.}}
{{History||1.11.1|snap=16w50a|Iron ingots are now used to craft [[iron nugget]]s.}}
{{History||1.13|snap=17w47a|Prior to [[1.13/Flattening|''The Flattening'']], this [[item]]'s numeral ID was 265.}}
{{History|||snap=18w10a|Iron ingots now generate in [[buried treasure]] [[chest]]s.}}
{{History|||snap=18w11a|Iron ingots can now be found in the chests of [[shipwreck]]s.}}
{{History||1.14|snap=18w43a|Iron ingots can now be used to craft [[crossbow]]s.
|[[File:Iron Ingot JE3 BE2.png|32px]] The texture of iron ingots has been changed.}}
{{History|||snap=18w47a|Iron ingots can now be found inside of loot [[chest]]s on top of [[pillager outpost]]s.}}
{{History|||snap=18w50a|Iron ingots can now be found in chests in [[village]] toolsmith houses.
|Iron ingots can now be used to craft a [[blast furnace]].}}
{{History|||snap=19w04a|Iron ingots can now be used to craft [[stonecutter]]s.}}
{{History||1.15|snap=19w41a|Iron ingots can now be used to heal [[iron golem]]s.}}
{{History||1.16|snap=20w16a|Iron ingots now generate in [[bastion remnants]] chests.
|Iron ingots are now used to craft [[chain]]s.}}
{{History||1.16.2|snap=20w30a|The average yield of iron ingots from bastion remnant chests has been slightly increased.}}
{{History||1.17|snap=21w08a|Iron ingots can now be smelted from [[deepslate iron ore]].}}
{{History|||snap=21w14a|Iron ingots can now be smelted from [[raw iron]].}}
{{History||1.20<br>(Experimental)|link=1.19.4|snap=23w04a|Iron ingots can now be used as an armor trim material.}}
{{History|||snap=23w05a|Iron ingots can now be trimmed with iron [[armor]].}}

{{History|pocket alpha}}
{{History||v0.2.0|[[File:Iron Ingot JE2 BE1.png|32px]] Added iron ingots. They are currently unobtainable and serve no purpose.}}
{{History||v0.3.2|Iron ingots are now obtainable by [[smelting]] iron ore in a [[furnace]].
|Iron ingots can be used to craft [[shears]], [[blocks of iron]] and iron [[pickaxe]]s, [[axe]]s, [[sword]]s and [[shovel]]s.}}
{{History||v0.4.0|Iron ingots are now used to craft [[flint and steel]] and iron [[hoe]]s.}}
{{History||v0.5.0|Iron ingots are now used to craft [[nether reactor core]]s.}}
{{History||v0.6.0|Iron ingots are now used to craft iron [[armor]].}}
{{History||v0.7.0|Iron ingots are now used to craft [[bucket]]s.}}
{{History||v0.8.0|snap=build 1|Iron ingots are now used to craft [[compass]]es and [[iron bars]].}}
{{History|||snap=build 2|Iron ingots are now used to craft [[minecart]]s and [[rail]]s.}}
{{History||v0.9.0|snap=build 1|Iron ingots can now be found in [[village]] blacksmith [[chest]]s, [[stronghold]] altar chests and [[dungeon]] chests.
|[[Zombie]]s now rarely drop iron ingots.}}
{{History||v0.12.1|snap=build 1|Iron ingots are no longer used to craft [[nether reactor core]]s and are instead dropped by it.
|Iron ingots are now used to craft [[anvil]]s.
|Iron ingots are now found in [[nether fortress]] chests.
|Added [[iron golem]]s, which [[drops|drop]] iron ingots.
|Iron ingots can now be used to repair iron [[tool]]s, [[armor]] and [[weapon]]s in [[anvil]]s.
|Added [[zombie villager]]s, which rarely drop iron ingots.}}
{{History||v0.13.0|snap=build 1|Iron ingots are now used to craft [[tripwire hook]]s, [[detector rail]]s, [[iron trapdoor]]s and heavy [[weighted pressure plate]]s.
|Added [[desert temple]]s, which have hidden [[chest]] rooms and loot containing iron ingots.}}
{{History||v0.14.0|snap=build 1|Iron ingots are now used to craft [[hoppers]] and [[cauldron]]s.
|Iron ingots can now be found in [[minecart with chest|minecart chests]] generated in [[mineshaft]]s.}}
{{History||v0.15.0|snap=build 1|Iron ingots are now used to craft [[piston]]s.
|Added [[jungle temple]]s, which have hidden [[chest]] rooms and main treasure rooms that have loot containing iron ingots.
|Added [[husk]]s, which rarely [[drops|drop]] iron ingots.}}
{{History||v0.16.0|snap=build 4|Iron ingots can now be used to activate [[beacon]]s.}}
{{History|pocket}}
{{History||1.0.0|snap=alpha 0.17.0.1|Iron ingots can now be found in [[end city]] ship [[chest]]s.
|Iron ingots can now be found in [[stronghold]] storeroom chests.}}
{{History||1.0.4|snap=alpha 1.0.4.0|Added [[trading]]—armorer, weaponsmith and toolsmith [[villager]]s now [[trading|buy]] 7–9 iron ingots for 1 [[emerald]].}}
{{History||1.1.0|snap=alpha 1.1.0.0|Iron ingots can now be [[crafting|crafted]] using [[iron nugget]]s.
|Iron ingots can now be used to [[crafting|craft]] iron nuggets.
|Iron ingots can now be found in [[woodland mansion]] [[chest]]s.}}
{{History|bedrock}}
{{History||1.4.0|snap=beta 1.2.14.2|Iron ingots now generate in [[buried treasure]] [[chest]]s.
|Iron ingots can now be found in [[shipwreck]] treasure chests.}}
{{History||1.8.0|snap=beta 1.8.0.10|Iron ingots can now be used to craft [[crossbow]]s.}}
{{History||1.10.0|snap=beta 1.10.0.3|Iron ingots can now be found inside [[pillager outpost]]s and plains [[village]]s' weaponsmith chests.
|Iron ingots can now be used to craft [[blast furnace]]s, [[stonecutter]]s and [[shield]]s.
|[[File:Iron Ingot JE3 BE2.png|32px]] The texture of iron ingots has been changed.}}
{{History||1.11.0|snap=beta 1.11.0.1|Iron ingots can now be found in [[village]] armorer and toolsmith [[chest]]s.
|Iron ingots can now be found in [[savanna]], [[taiga]], [[desert]] and [[snowy taiga]] village weaponsmiths.}}
{{History|||snap=beta 1.11.0.4|Armorer, toolsmith, and weaponsmith [[villager]]s now [[trading|buy]] 4 iron ingots for an [[emerald]].}}
{{History||1.16.0|snap=beta 1.16.0.57|Iron ingots now generate in bastion remnants chests.}}
{{History||1.17.0|snap=beta 1.16.230.52|Iron ingots can now be smelted from [[deepslate iron ore]].}}
{{History|||snap=beta 1.17.0.50|Iron ingots can now be smelted from [[raw iron]].}}
{{History||1.18.10|snap=beta 1.18.10.26|Iron ingots can now be used to heal iron golems.}}
{{History||1.19.80|snap=beta 1.19.80.21|Iron ingots can now be used as an armor trim material.}}

{{History|console}}
{{History||xbox=TU1|xbone=CU1|ps=1.0|wiiu=Patch 1|switch=1.0.1|[[File:Iron Ingot JE2 BE1.png|32px]] Added iron ingots.}}
{{History||xbox=none|xbone=none|ps=1.90|wiiu=none|switch=none|[[File:Iron Ingot JE3 BE2.png|32px]] The texture of iron ingots has been changed.}}

{{History|new3DS}}
{{History||0.1.0|[[File:Iron Ingot JE2 BE1.png|32px]] Added iron ingots.}}
{{History|foot}}

== Issues ==

{{issue list}}

== Trivia ==

* To craft each recipe once, a player would need 152 iron ingots, including 27 for the iron blocks in an [[anvil]], while using the extra tripwire hook for the [[crossbow]] and the [[iron nuggets]] for the [[chain]].

== See also ==

* {{BlockLink|Block of Iron}}
* {{ItemSprite|Iron Chestplate}} [[Iron armor]]
* {{ItemLink|Iron Nugget}}
* {{BlockLink|Iron Ore}}
* [[Ores]]

== External links ==
* {{Mcnet|taking-inventory--iron-ignot|Taking Inventory: Iron Ingot}}

{{Items}}

[[cs:Železný ingot]]
[[de:Eisenbarren]]
[[es:Lingote de hierro]]
[[fr:Lingot de fer]]
[[hu:Vasrúd]]
[[it:Lingotto di ferro]]
[[ja:鉄インゴット]]
[[ko:철괴]]
[[nl:IJzerstaaf]]
[[pl:Sztabka żelaza]]
[[pt:Barra de ferro]]
[[ru:Железный слиток]]
[[uk:Залізний зливок]]
[[zh:铁锭]]
[[Category:Renewable resources]]</li></ul>
Command line arguments format changed.
beta
1.3
{{Extension DPL}}<ul><li>[[Tool|Tool]]<br/>{{About|the in-game items|program enhancing software|Programs and Editors}}

A '''tool''' is an [[item]] used by the [[player]] while held to perform actions faster and more efficiently, to gather materials not obtainable by hand, to gain information, or to perform completely new actions. With the exception of the [[clock]], [[compass]], empty [[bucket]], and [[lead]], tools do not stack in the inventory. Tools can be repaired; see [[Item repair]].

== Obtaining ==

=== Mob loot ===
{{main|Drops#Mob drops|title1=Drops}}
Some tools can be obtained by killing mobs that carry the equipment.

=== Crafting ===
Most tools can be obtained through crafting.
{{:Crafting/Tools}}

=== Upgrading ===
[[Netherite]] tools can be obtained only through upgrading.

{{Smithing
|head=1
|Netherite Upgrade
|Diamond Pickaxe; Diamond Axe; Diamond Shovel; Diamond Hoe
|Netherite Ingot
|Netherite Pickaxe; Netherite Axe; Netherite Shovel; Netherite Hoe
}}

== Usage ==
=== Best tools ===
{{main|Breaking#Best tools|title1=Breaking}}

Many blocks have a preferred tool to break them. Some blocks can be broken only with certain tools. The tool's material also affects how fast a block is mined. Materials from worst to best in terms of mining speed are wooden, stone, iron, diamond, netherite, gold.

=== Item durability ===
{{main|Durability}}

Different tools have different amounts of durability. Some uses require more durability to be used than others. A tool's durability is also affected by its material. Materials from worst to best in terms of durability are gold, wooden, stone, iron, diamond, netherite.

Some tools are not block-breaking tools: This includes bows, fishing rods, carrots on sticks, flint & steel, and buckets. Such tools are no better than bare fists at breaking blocks, but they do not take damage from doing so—they take damage from being used in their own intended manners.

=== Item enchantability ===
Materials from worst to best in terms of [[enchantability]] are stone, diamond, iron, wooden/netherite, gold.

=== Smelting ===
{{main|Smelting}}

Iron or golden tools can be smelted into [[nugget]]s.
{{Smelting|showname=1|head=1|Any iron tools|Iron Nugget|0,1}}
{{Smelting|showname=1|foot=1|Any golden tools|Gold Nugget|0,1}}

; Fuel
* Wooden tools can be used as a fuel in [[furnace]]s, smelting 1 item per tool.
* A [[fishing rod]] can be used as fuel in [[furnace]]s, smelting 1.5{{only|java|short=1}}/1{{only|bedrock|short=1}} items per fishing rod.

== History ==
{{info needed section|earlier Java Edition history between Indev and 1.3.1|section=10}}
{{History|java indev}}
{{History||0.31|snap=20091231-2|Added iron shovels.}}
{{History|||snap=20100110|Added iron axes and pickaxes.}}
{{History|||snap=20100128|Added wooden, stone, and diamond tools.}}
{{History|||snap=20100129|Added crafting recipes for wooden, stone, iron, and diamond tools.}}
{{History|||snap=20100130|Added golden tools.}}
{{History|||snap=20100131|A [[Tiers|tier system]] for wooden, stone, iron, diamond, and gold tools is added. Each tier has a different mining speed multiplier and durability.}}
{{History|||snap=20100201-2|Tools are now required to break blocks and ores.}}
{{history|java}}
{{History||1.0.0|snap=RC1|Tools now make a breaking sound and have a breaking animation.
|All tools now also have breaking animation.}}
{{History|||snap=RC2|Tools no longer break quickly after loading a world that was saved in RC1.}}
{{History||1.3.1|snap=12w17a|Tools now have infinite [[durability]] in [[Creative]] mode.}}
{{history|||snap=12w18a|Wooden tools became able to be used as [[fuel]] for [[furnace]]s in case players didn't want to repair them or finish using them.}}
{{History|||snap=12w24a|Breaking a block that can be [[instant mining|instantly mined]] by hand ([[tall grass]], [[torch]], etc.) while holding a block-breaking tool no longer reduces the tool's [[durability]].}}
{{history||1.6.1|snap=13w21a|Instead of replacing the barehanded damage ({{hp|1}}), pickaxes, shovels, axes and swords now add their damage onto the barehanded damage.}}
{{History||1.11.1|snap=16w50a|Golden and iron tools now smelt down into one of their respective nuggets.}}
{{History||1.14|snap=18w48a|Tools cannot be repaired by crafting.}}
{{History||1.14.3|snap=Pre-Release 3|Tools can be once again be repaired by crafting.}}
{{History||1.16.2|snap=20w29a|Tools have a new arrange in the Creative inventory.}}
{{History||1.20<br>(Experimental)|link=1.19.4|snap=23w04a|Upgrading diamond tools to netherite tools now requires the netherite upgrade [[smithing template]].}}
{{History|||snap=23w07a|Added brushes.}}

{{History|pocket alpha}}
{{History||v0.2.0|Added stone tools and shears.}}
{{History||v0.3.0|Added wooden tools.}}
{{History||v0.3.2|Added iron, diamond, and golden tools.}}
{{History||v0.3.3|Added bows.}}
{{History||v0.4.0|Added flint and steel and all hoe types.}}
{{History||v0.7.0|Added buckets.}}
{{History||v0.7.4|Flint and steel now ignite creepers.}}
{{History||v0.8.0|snap=build 1|Added flint and steel to the Creative inventory.}}
{{History|||snap=build 3|Added shears to the Creative inventory.}}
{{History||v0.11.0|snap=build 1|Added fishing rod.}}
{{History||v0.15.0|snap=build 1|Added carrot on a stick and leads.}}
{{History|pocket}}
{{History||1.1.0|snap=alpha 1.1.0.0|Golden and iron tools now smelt down into one of their respective nuggets.}}
{{History|console}}
{{History||xbox=TU53|xbone=CU43|ps=1.49|wiiu=Patch 23|switch=1.0.3|Golden and iron tools now smelt down into one of their respective nuggets.}}
{{History|foot}}

== Issues ==

{{issue list}}

== Trivia ==
* Gold tools are actually ranked as superior to diamond tools on the [[Legacy Console Edition]]'s crafting screen.
* Wooden tools can be burned in a furnace regardless of its durability; this means the player can burn a wooden tool that has only 1 use left.

== See also ==
* [[Item Repair]]
* [[Breaking]]
* [[Weapon]]

{{Items}}

[[Category:Tools|*]]

[[cs:Nástroje]]
[[de:Werkzeug]]
[[es:Herramientas]]
[[fr:Outils]]
[[hu:Eszközök]]
[[it:Attrezzi]]
[[ja:道具]]
[[ko:도구]]
[[nl:Gereedschap]]
[[pl:Narzędzia]]
[[pt:Ferramentas]]
[[ru:Инструменты]]
[[tr:Alet]]
[[zh:工具]]</li><li>[[Redstone Comparator|Redstone Comparator]]<br/>{{Block
| image = 
| image2 = 
| transparent = Yes
| light = No
| tool = any
| renewable = Yes
| stackable = Yes (64)
| flammable = No
| lavasusceptible = No
| group = Redstone Comparator
| group2 = Subtracting
| group3 = Powered
| group4 = Powered+Subtracting
| 1-1 = Redstone Comparator.png
| 2-1 = Subtracting Redstone Comparator.png
| 3-1 = Powered Redstone Comparator.png
| 4-1 = Powered Subtracting Redstone Comparator.png
}}
{{Many images}}
A '''redstone comparator''' is a [[block]] that can produce an [[Redstone Dust|output signal]] from its front by reading [[chest]]s, [[lectern]]s, [[beehive]]s and similar blocks, or repeat a signal without changing its strength. It can also be set to either stop outputting a signal when its side input recieves a stronger one (front torch off), or subtract its side input's signal strength from its output (front torch on).

== Obtaining ==
=== Natural generation ===
Redstone comparators generate in [[Ancient City|ancient cities]].

=== Breaking ===
A redstone comparator can be broken instantly with any [[tool]], or by hand, and drops itself as an item.

{{Breaking row|Redstone Comparator|horizontal=y}}

A redstone comparator is removed and dropped as an item if:
* its attachment block is moved, removed, or destroyed;
* [[water]] flows into its space;{{only|java}}
* a [[piston]] tries to push it or moves a block into its space.

If [[lava]] flows into a redstone comparator's space, the redstone comparator is destroyed without dropping as an item.

=== Crafting ===
{{Crafting
|B1=Redstone Torch
|A2=Redstone Torch
|B2=Nether Quartz
|C2=Redstone Torch
|A3=Stone
|B3=Stone
|C3=Stone
|Output= Redstone Comparator
|type=Redstone
}}

== Usage ==
A redstone comparator can be placed on the top of any [[opaque]] block with a solid full-height top surface (including upside-down [[slab]]s and upside-down [[stairs]]). {{IN|be}}, a comparator can also be placed on [[wall]]s and fences. For more information about placement on transparent blocks, see [[Opacity/Placement]].

The redstone comparator has a front and a back — the arrow on the top of the comparator points to the front. When placed, the comparator faces away from the player. The comparator has two miniature redstone torches at the back and one at the front. The back torches turn on when the comparator's output is greater than zero (the arrow on top also turns red). The front torch has two states that can be toggled by {{control|using}} the comparator:
* Down and unpowered (indicating the comparator is in "comparison mode")
* Up and powered (indicating the comparator is in "subtraction mode")

The redstone comparator can take a signal strength input from its rear as well as from both sides. Side inputs are accepted only from [[redstone dust]], [[block of redstone]], [[redstone repeater]]s, other comparators, and [[observer]]s in specific scenarios. The redstone comparator's front is its output.

It takes 1 [[redstone tick]] (2 game ticks, or 0.1 seconds barring lag) for signals to move through a redstone comparator, either from the rear or from the sides. This applies to changing signal strengths as well as simply to turning on and off. 

Redstone comparators check their power state before their scheduled ticks update. This results in redstone comparators not usually responding to 1-tick fluctuations of power or signal strength — for example, a [[clock circuit|1-clock]] input is treated as always off from the side, and always on from the rear. This happens because the signal changes back to its original state before the redstone comparator checks its input states. However, certain setups such as powering any input with two separate observer pulses at the same time will cause a redstone comparator to respond to 2 gametick pulses.

The redstone comparator has four functions: maintain signal strength, compare signal strength, subtract signal strength, and measure certain block states (primarily the fullness of containers).

=== Maintain signal strength ===
A redstone comparator with no powered sides outputs the same signal strength as its rear input.

=== Compare signal strength ===
[[File:Comparators Explained.png|Comparators in comparison mode.|thumb]]
A redstone comparator in comparison mode (front torch down and unpowered) compares its rear input to its two side inputs. If either side input is greater than the rear input, the comparator output turns off. If neither side input is greater than the rear input, the comparator outputs the same signal strength as its rear input.

The formula for calculating the output signal strength is as follows:

<code>output = rear × [[Wikipedia:Iverson bracket|[]]'''''left''''' ≤ '''''rear''''' AND '''''right''''' ≤ '''''rear'''''[[Wikipedia:Iverson bracket|<nowiki>]]]</code>
{{-}}

=== Subtract signal strength ===
[[File:Redstone comparator.png|thumb|The greatest of the side inputs A and C is subtracted from the rear input B, outputting 1. If either A or C were greater than B, it would output 0.]]
A redstone comparator in subtraction mode (front torch up and powered) subtracts the signal strength of the higher side input from the signal strength of the rear input.

<code>output = max('''''rear''''' − max('''''left''', '''right'''''), 0)</code>

For example: if the signal strength is 6 at the left input, 7 at the right input and 4 at the rear, the output signal has a strength of ''max(4 − max(6, 7), 0) = max(4−7, 0) = max(−3, 0) = 0''.

If the signal strength is 9 at the rear, 2 at the right input and 5 at the left input, the output signal has a strength of ''max(9 − max(2, 5), 0) = max(9−5, 0) = 4''.

=== Measure block state ===
{{Schematic | caption = A redstone comparator can measure the fullness of a chest, as well as other block states, even through an opaque block.
 |rd-ew!|rc-w!|ch|SB|rc-e!|rd-ew!
}}
A redstone comparator treats certain blocks behind it as power sources and outputs a signal strength proportional to the block's state. The comparator may be separated from the measured block by an opaque block. However, {{in|je}}, if the opaque block is powered to signal strength 15, then the comparator outputs 15 no matter the fullness of the container.<ref>{{bug|MC-64394}} (resolved as "Works As Intended")</ref>
[[Category:Java Edition specific information]]
{{-}}

==== Fullness of containers ====
{| class="wikitable floatright" style="margin-left: 0.5em; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;"
|+ Minimum Items for Container Signal Strength
|-
!Containers
!{{BlockSprite|Furnace|link=Furnace}}<br>{{BlockSprite|Blast Furnace|link=Blast Furnace}}<br>{{BlockSprite|Smoker|link=Smoker}}
!{{BlockSprite|Hopper|link=Hopper}}<br>{{EntitySprite|Minecart with Hopper|link=Minecart with Hopper}}<br>{{BlockSprite|Brewing Stand|link=Brewing Stand}}
!{{BlockSprite|Dispenser|link=Dispenser}}<br>{{BlockSprite|Dropper|link=Dropper}}
!{{BlockSprite|Chest|link=Chest}}<br>{{EntitySprite|Minecart with Chest|link=Minecart with Chest}}<br>{{BlockSprite|Shulker Box|link=Shulker Box}}<br>{{BlockSprite|Barrel|link=Barrel}}
![[Double Chest|{{Schematic|size=16|ch-s|-|ch-n}}
]]
!{{BlockSprite|Jukebox|link=Jukebox}}
|-
!Total Slots
!3!!5!!9!!27!!54!!1
|-
!Power Level
! colspan="5" |Number of Items
!Music Disc
|-
|0||0||0||0||0||0||No disc
|-
|1||1||1||1||1||1||"13"
|-
|2||14||23||42||1s 60||3s 55||"cat"
|-
|3||28||46||1s 19||3s 55||7s 46||"blocks"
|-
|4||42||1s 5||1s 60||5s 51||11s 37||"chirp"
|-
|5||55||1s 28||2s 37||7s 46||15s 28||"far"
|-
|6||1s 5||1s 51||3s 14||9s 42||19s 19||"mall"
|-
|7||1s 19||2s 10||3s 55||11s 37||23s 10||"mellohi"
|-
|8||1s 32||2s 32||4s 32||13s 32||27s||"stal"
|-
|9||1s 46||2s 55||5s 10||15s 28||30s 55||"strad"
|-
|10||1s 60||3s 14||5s 51||17s 23||34s 46||"ward"
|-
|11||2s 10||3s 37||6s 28||19s 19||38s 37||"11"
|-
|12||2s 23||3s 60||7s 5||21s 14||42s 28||"wait"
|-
|13||2s 37||4s 19||7s 46||23s 10||46s 19||"Pigstep"
|-
|14||2s 51||4s 42||8s 23||25s 5||50s 10||"Otherside"<br>"Relic"
|-
|15||3s||5s||9s||27s||54s||"5"
|}
A redstone comparator can output a signal indicating how full a container is. (0 for empty, 15 for full, etc.) The table on the right is described more in detail, later in this section.

Containers that can be measured by a comparator include:
* {{BlockLink|Furnace}}
* {{BlockLink|Blast Furnace}}
* {{BlockLink|Smoker}}
* {{BlockLink|Brewing Stand}}
* {{BlockLink|Hopper}}
* {{ItemLink|Minecart with Hopper}} on top of a [[detector rail]]
* {{BlockLink|Dispenser}}
* {{BlockLink|Dropper}}
* {{BlockLink|Chest}}
* {{BlockLink|Trapped Chest}}
* {{ItemLink|Minecart with Chest}} on top of a [[detector rail]]
* {{BlockLink|Barrel}}
* {{SchematicSprite|size=16|ch-e}}{{SchematicSprite|size=16|ch-w}} Large chest
* {{SchematicSprite|size=16|ch-e}}{{SchematicSprite|size=16|ch-w}} Large trapped chest
* {{BlockLink|Shulker Box}} (any color)

Generally speaking, the comparator output signal strength represents the average fullness of the slots, based on how many of that item form a full stack (64, 16, or 1 for non-stackable items).

The ''Minimum Items for Container Signal Strength'' table (right) shows the minimum '''''full-stack-equivalent (FSE)''''' to produce different signal strengths from common containers. A '''''full-stack-equivalent''''' quantifies how many normal 64-stackable items are needed to output a corresponding signal strength. The 's' is a constant 64, with the additional amount needed following after.

One may also consider the terms: '''c''umulative-weight''''' or '''''weighted-sum''''' instead of '''''full-stack-equivalent'''''.

Items that stack to a max of 16  ([[snowball]]s, [[sign]]s, [[ender pearl]]s, etc.), contribute +4 to the ''full-stack-equivalent'' for each unity (count of 1 item). Similarly, items that stack to 1 ([[minecart]], [[boat]], etc.) contribute +64, and items that stack to 64 contribute +1.

Example 1: 3 ender pearls will contribute a 3 x 4 = 12 ''full-stack-equivalent''.

Example 2: 16 ender pearls and 60 redstone dust contributes a 16x4 + 60x1 = 124 ''full-stack-equivalent''.

Example 3: 1 minecart and 60 redstone dust contributes a 1x64 + 60x1 = 124 ''full-stack-equivalent''.

Example 4: To produce a signal strength of 10 from a hopper, one requires a ''full-stack-equivalent'' of at least 3s + 14 = 206 but strictly less than than 3s + 37 = 229. This can be done with 3 minecarts, and 14 dirt.

When a comparator measures a large chest or large trapped chest, it measures the entire large chest (54 slots), not just the half directly behind the comparator. A chest or trapped chest that cannot be opened (either because it has an opaque block, [[ocelot]], or [[cat]] above it) always produces an output of 0 no matter how many items are in the container — shulker boxes can always be measured, even if they cannot open.

;Calculating signal strength from items

:When a container is empty, the output is off.

:When it is not empty, the output signal strength is calculated as follows:

:<code>'''''signal strength''''' = floor(1 + (('''''sum of all slots' fullnesses''''') / ('''''number of slots in container''''')) × 14)</code>

:<code>fullness of a slot = '''''number of items in slot''''' / '''''max stack size for this type of item'''''</code>

:''Example:'' 300 blocks in a dispenser (which has 9 slots), where each block stacks to a maximum of 64 has a 300 ''full-stack-equivalent.'' This produces an output with a signal strength of 8:
<blockquote>
1 + ((300 items / 64 items per slot) / 9 slots) × 14 = 8.292, floored is 8
</blockquote>

;Calculating items from signal strength

:It can be useful in redstone circuits to use containers with comparators to create signals of a specific strength. The number of items required in a container to produce a signal of desired strength is calculated as follows:

:<code>items required = max('''''desired signal strength''''', roundup(('''''total slots in container''''' × 64 / 14) × (desired signal strength − 1)))</code>

:''Example:'' To use a furnace (which has 3 slots) to create a strength 9 signal, players need 110 items:
<blockquote>
max(9, (3×64/14) × (9−1)) = 109.714, rounded up is 110
</blockquote>
{{-}}

==== Miscellaneous ====
[[File:Comparator storage.png|Comparators used to measure containers.|thumb]]
Some non-container blocks can also be measured by a redstone comparator:

;{{BlockLink|Beehive}} and {{BlockLink|Bee nest}}

: A hive or nest outputs a signal strength equal to the amount of honey in the hive/nest.

;{{BlockLink|Cake}}

: A cake outputs a signal strength relative to the amount of cake remaining.  Each slice is worth 2 signal strength, with 7 total slices, for an output of 14 for a full cake.

[[File:Cauldron Redstone Strength Values.png|Cauldron signal strength|thumb]]
;{{BlockLink|Cauldron}}

: A cauldron outputs different signal strengths depending on how much water or powdered snow is inside. From completely empty to completely full, the output values are 0, 1, 2, and 3. If lava or powder snow is inside, the strength is always 3.

[[File:Composter Redstone Strength Values.png|Composter signal strength|thumb]]
;{{BlockLink|Composter}}

: A composter outputs different signal strengths depending on the level inside. From completely empty to completely full, the output values are 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8.

;{{Anchor|CommandBlock}}{{BlockLink|Command Block}}

: A command block stores the "success count" of the last command executed, which represents the number of times the most recently used command of this command block succeeded. A "success" is defined by the [[command]]'s success conditions: if a red error message is returned in the chat, the command was not successful.

: Most commands can succeed once per execution, but certain commands (such as those that accept players as arguments) can succeed multiple times, and the comparator outputs the number of times it succeeded (maximum 15 when sent to redstone dust, but in the code it is able to go up to the 32-bit integer limit, and can be used in contraptions with no redstone dust with those values).

: A command block continues to store the success count of the last command executed until it executes its command again, thus the comparator continues to output the same signal strength even after the command block is no longer being activated (it doesn't turn off when the signal to the command block turns off).

;{{BlockLink|End Portal Frame}}

: An end portal frame outputs a full signal of 15 if it contains an [[eye of ender]] and zero otherwise.

[[File:Item frame and comparator.png|A comparator can measure the presence and rotation of an item frame's contents.|thumb]]

;{{EntityLink|Item Frame}}

: A comparator can measure the state of an [[item frame]]'s contents. An item frame comparator outputs 0 if the item frame is empty, or 1 to 8 for any item depending on its rotation: 1 at initial placement, plus 1 for each 45° of rotation for a maximum of 8.

: For an item frame that holds a map, a unit of rotation is 90° instead of 45°, but a comparator still outputs power levels 1 to 8. It takes two full rotations to cycle through all comparator outputs, and each orientation of the map corresponds to two output levels that differ by 4.

: The comparator must be placed behind the block the item frame is attached to, facing away from the item frame. The block must be a full block, and the item frame cannot be submerged in water. Having a sign in the same block as the item frame will prevent the frame from sending a signal as well.{{only|java}}

;{{BlockLink|Jukebox}}

: A jukebox outputs a signal strength indicating which music disc is currently playing. See the ''Minimum Items for Container Signal Strength'' table above.

;{{BlockLink|Lectern}}

: A lectern outputs a signal strength that depends on what page the player is currently on. The calculation used is:
:<code>'''''signal strength''''' = floor(1 + (('''''current page''''' - 1) / ('''''number of pages in book''''' - 1)) × 14)</code>
:This results in page 1 having a signal strength of 1, and the last page having a signal strength of 15. The exception is a single page book, which will output a signal strength of 15.
:For example, a book with 15 pages will output a signal equal to the current page number.  A book with 5 pages will output signal strengths of 1, 4, 8, 11 and 15 for the different pages. A book with 100 pages will have the signal strength increase to the next level on pages 1, 9, 16, 23, 30, 37, 44, 51, 58, 65, 72, 79, 86, 93 and 100.
:

;{{BlockLink|Respawn Anchor}}

: A respawn anchor outputs a signal strength of 0, 3, 7, 11, or 15, depending on the "charged" value.

;{{BlockLink|Sculk Sensor}}

: A sculk sensor outputs a signal strength depending on the type of vibration that is detected.

;{{BlockLink|Chiseled Bookshelf}}

: A chisled bookshelf outputs a signal strength between 1 and 6 indicating the last slot interacted with. When no slot has been interacted with yet, it outputs 0.
{{-}}

== Sounds ==
=== Generic ===
{{Edition|Java}}:
{{Sound table/Block/Stone/JE}}
{{Edition|Bedrock}}:
{{Sound table/Block/Wood/BE}}

=== Unique ===
{{edition|java}}:
{{Sound table
|rowspan=2
|sound=Click.ogg
|subtitle=Comparator clicks
|source=block
|description=When a comparator is set to subtraction mode
|id=block.comparator.click
|translationkey=subtitles.block.comparator.click
|volume=0.3
|pitch=0.55
|distance=16}}
{{Sound table
|subtitle=Comparator clicks
|source=block
|description=When a comparator is set to comparison mode
|id=block.comparator.click
|translationkey=subtitles.block.comparator.click
|volume=0.3
|pitch=0.5
|distance=16
|foot=1}}

{{edition|bedrock}}:
{{Sound table
|type=bedrock
|rowspan=2
|sound=Click.ogg
|source=block
|description=When a comparator is set to subtraction mode
|id=block.click
|volume=0.2
|pitch=0.55}}
{{Sound table
|source=block
|description=When a comparator is set to comparison mode
|id=block.click
|volume=0.2
|pitch=0.5
|foot=1}}

== Data values ==
=== ID ===
{{edition|java}}:
{{ID table
|edition=java
|showforms=y
|generatetranslationkeys=y
|displayname=Redstone Comparator
|spritetype=block
|nameid=comparator
|foot=1}}
{{ID table
|displayname=Block entity
|spritename=redstone-comparator
|spritetype=block
|nameid=comparator
|foot=1}}

{{edition|bedrock}}:
{{ID table
|edition=bedrock
|firstcolumnname=Redstone Comparator
|shownumericids=y
|showforms=y
|generatetranslationkeys=y
|displayname=Unpowered block
|spritename=unpowered-comparator
|spritetype=block
|nameid=unpowered_comparator
|id=149
|form=block
|translationkey=-}}
{{ID table
|displayname=Powered block
|spritename=powered-comparator
|spritetype=block
|nameid=powered_comparator
|id=150
|form=block
|translationkey=-}}
{{ID table
|displayname=Item
|spritename=redstone-comparator
|spritetype=item
|nameid=comparator
|id=522
|form=item
|foot=1}}
{{ID table
|notnamespaced=y
|displayname=Block entity
|spritename=redstone-comparator
|spritetype=block
|nameid=Comparator
|foot=1}}

=== Block states ===
{{see also|Block states}}
{{/BS}}

=== Block data ===
A redstone comparator has a block entity associated with it that holds additional data about the block.

{{el|je}}:
{{see also|Block entity format}}
{{/BE}}

{{el|be}}:
: See [[Bedrock Edition level format/Block entity format]].

== Advancements ==
{{Load advancements|the power of books}}

== Video ==

<div style="text-align:center">{{yt|J7Z20Zzz3yU}}</div>

== History ==
{{info needed section|If {{bug|MC-50242}} also affected comparators?}}
''For a more in-depth breakdown of changes to repeater textures and models, including a set of renders for each state combination, see [[/Asset history]]''
{{History|java}}
{{History||November 24, 2012|link=https://youtube.com/watch?v=YG9RNyRhIow&t=6m56s|[[Jeb]] stated that there may be a "capacitor" in [[Minecraft]]. }}
{{History||December 27, 2012|link={{tweet|Dinnerbone|284388625595125760}}|[[Dinnerbone]] released [https://web.archive.org/web/20190710120115/https://imgur.com/a/FBKed pictures] of the first version of the "comparator", stating it was a replacement for the "capacitor" idea that has variable, alternate inputs.}}
{{History||January 2, 2013|link={{tweet|Dinnerbone|286428595423965184}}|Dinnerbone released one more [http://dinnerbone.com/media/uploads/2013-01/screenshots/2013-01-02_12.06.47.png picture] of the comparator. The picture itself showing a digital-to-analog converter, using the comparator as the main [[block]].}}
{{History||1.5|snap=13w01a|[[File:Redstone Comparator (S) JE1.png|32px]] [[File:Powered Redstone Comparator (S) JE1.png|32px]] [[File:Subtracting Redstone Comparator (S) JE1.png|32px]] [[File:Powered Subtracting Redstone Comparator (S) JE1.png|32px]] [[File:Redstone Comparator (item) JE1 BE1.png|32px]] Added redstone comparators.
|Redstone comparators have 0 delay.
At this point, block ID 149 was used for unpowered comparators, and block ID 150 for powered comparators.}}
{{History|||snap=13w01b|A delay of 1 game tick ({{frac|1|2}} redstone tick) has now been added to redstone comparators to fix bugs.
|The ability to measure containers to redstone comparators has now been added.}}
{{History|||snap=13w02a|[[File:Redstone Comparator (S) JE2.png|32px]] [[File:Powered Redstone Comparator (S) JE2.png|32px]] [[File:Subtracting Redstone Comparator (S) JE2.png|32px]] [[File:Powered Subtracting Redstone Comparator (S) JE2.png|32px]] The appearance of redstone comparators has now been changed - the top texture has changed to show [[quartz]] in the middle and the sides now use the [[smooth stone]] texture rather than the smooth stone slab side texture.
|The algorithm for measuring containers has now been changed so that redstone comparators output a signal with as few as 1 [[item]] in the container.}}
{{History|||snap=13w02b|Redstone comparators now treat large [[chest]]s as a single container.}}
{{History|||snap=13w03a|Redstone comparators now output success count of [[command block]]s.
|Redstone comparators now measure container [[minecart]]s on [[detector rail]]s.}}
{{History|||snap=13w04a|Redstone comparators now measure [[jukebox]]es.}}
{{History|||snap=13w05a|Redstone comparators no longer cause constant [[block]] updates. The delay has now been made consistent, and side input no longer causes a pulse output.
|Block 150 (later <code>powered_comparator</code>) is no longer used; powered state is now represented by the 8s bit on block 149 (later <code>unpowered_comparator</code>).}}
{{History|||snap=13w05b|Redstone comparator delay has now been changed from 1 game tick (1/2 [[redstone]] tick) to 2 game ticks (1 redstone tick).}}
{{History|||snap=13w09c|The redstone signal strength from a redstone comparator next to a [[brewing stand]] with 3 [[water bottle]]s in it is now the same as one with 3 water bottles and 1 ingredient in it.}}
{{History||1.6.1|snap=13w18a|Redstone comparators now measure [[cauldron]]s and [[end portal frame]]s.}}
{{History||1.8|snap=14w04a|Redstone comparators now measure [[item frame]]s.}}
{{History|||snap=14w10a|The torches under redstone comparators have now been shortened, which has changed the underside appearance from [[File:Redstone Comparator UNKVER1 (facing NWU).png|32px]] [[File:Powered Redstone Comparator UNKVER1 (facing NWU).png|32px]] [[File:Subtracting Redstone Comparator UNKVER1 (facing NWU).png|32px]] [[File:Powered Subtracting Redstone Comparator UNKVER1 (facing NWU).png|32px]] to [[File:Redstone Comparator UNKVER2 (facing NWU).png|32px]].}}
{{History|||snap=14w25a|[[File:Redstone Comparator (S) JE3.png|32px]] [[File:Powered Redstone Comparator (S) JE3.png|32px]] [[File:Subtracting Redstone Comparator (S) JE3.png|32px]] [[File:Powered Subtracting Redstone Comparator (S) JE3.png|32px]] The torches on comparators are now subject to ambient occlusion.
|Comparators set to subtract mode appear to be powered as well regardless of incoming power. The subtracting-only model still exists and can be achieved through {{cmd|setblock}}.}}
{{History|||snap=14w25b|[[File:Subtracting Redstone Comparator (S) JE4.png|32px]] [[File:Powered Subtracting Redstone Comparator (S) JE4.png|32px]] The powered front torch when in subtraction mode is now lower.
|Comparators set to subtract by hand now appear normally again.}}
{{History|||snap=14w28a|Redstone comparators now measure [[cake]]s.}}
{{History||1.9|snap=15w42a|With the addition of the [[blaze powder]] fuel slot, [[brewing stand]]s now have 5 slots instead of 4. Their original comparative power values from redstone comparators are listed below:
{{{!}} class{{=}}"wikitable collapsible collapsed" data-description{{=}}"Original values"
! Original values
{{!}}-
{{!}}
*0: 0
*1: 1
*2: 19
*3: 37
*4: 55
*5: 1s 10
*6: 1s 28
*7: 1s 46
*8: 2s
*9: 2s 19
*10: 2s 37
*11: 2s 55
*12: 3s 10
*13: 3s 28
*14: 3s 46
*15: 4s
{{!}}}
}}
{{History|||snap=15w47a|Redstone comparators' side inputs now take power from [[redstone block]]s.}}
{{History||1.13|snap=17w47a|All 3 IDs for the redstone comparator have now been merged into one ID: <code>comparator</code>.
|Redstone comparators now render their underside, which has changed their undersides from [[File:Redstone Comparator UNKVER2 (facing NWU).png|32px]] to [[File:Redstone Comparator UNKVER3 (facing NWU).png|32px]].
|Prior to [[1.13/Flattening|''The Flattening'']], these blocks' numeral IDs were 149 and 150, and the [[item]]'s 404.
|As a result, the formerly unused comparator ID is now technically used again, due to both unpowered and powered versions being merged into a single comparator block ID.}}
{{History||1.14|snap=18w43a|[[File:Redstone Comparator (S) JE4.png|32px]] [[File:Powered Redstone Comparator (S) JE4.png|32px]] [[File:Subtracting Redstone Comparator (S) JE5.png|32px]] [[File:Powered Subtracting Redstone Comparator (S) JE5.png|32px]] [[File:Redstone Comparator (item) JE2 BE2.png|32px]] The textures of redstone comparators have now been changed.}}
{{History|||snap=19w02a|Redstone comparators now measure [[lectern]]s.}}
{{History|||snap=19w03a|Redstone comparators now measure [[composter]]s.}}
{{History|||snap=19w12b|Redstone comparators can now be placed on [[glass]], [[ice]], [[glowstone]] and [[sea lantern]]s.}}
{{History||1.15|snap=19w34a|Redstone comparators now measure how much honey is inside [[beehive|bee hive]]s and [[bee nest]]s.}}
{{History||1.16|snap=20w06a|The way to calculate the input signals of redstone comparators has now been changed.}}
{{History|||snap=20w11a|The changes to the way of calculating the input signals of redstone comparators from [[Java Edition 20w06a|20w06a]] have now been reverted.}}
{{History|||snap=20w16a|Redstone comparators now measure [[Pigstep music disc]]s in [[jukebox]]es.}}
{{History||1.17|snap=20w45a|Redstone comparators now measure [[lava cauldron]]s.}}
{{History|||snap=20w46a|Redstone comparators now measure [[Cauldron#Holding powder snow|powder snow cauldron‌]]s.}}
{{History||1.18|snap=21w41a|[[File:Powered Redstone Comparator (S) JE5.png|32px]] [[File:Powered Subtracting Redstone Comparator (S) JE6.png|32px]] The texture of powered redstone comparator have now been changed.}}
{{History||1.19|snap=22w13a|Redstone comparators now generate as part of [[ancient cities]].}}
{{History||1.20<br>(Experimental)|link=1.19.3|snap=22w42a|Redstone comparators now measure [[chiseled bookshelves]].}}
{{History||1.20.2|snap=23w33a|Redstone comparators now use stone sounds instead of wood sounds.<ref>{{bug|MC-182820|||Fixed}}</ref>}}

{{History|pocket alpha}}
{{History||v0.14.0|snap=build 1|[[File:Redstone Comparator (S) JE2 BE1.png|32px]] [[File:Powered Redstone Comparator (S) JE2 BE1.png|32px]] [[File:Subtracting Redstone Comparator (S) JE2 BE1.png|32px]] [[File:Powered Subtracting Redstone Comparator (S) JE2 BE1.png|32px]]{{verify|Was this the model used?}} [[File:Redstone Comparator (item) JE1 BE1.png|32px]] Added redstone comparators.}}
{{History|pocket}}
{{History||1.0.0|snap=alpha 0.17.0.1|Redstone comparators now measure [[end portal frame]]s.}}
{{History||1.0.5|snap=alpha 1.0.5.0|Redstone comparators now output success count of [[command block]]s.}}
{{History||1.1.0|snap=alpha 1.1.0.0|Redstone comparators now measure [[shulker box]]es.}}
{{History|bedrock}}
{{History||1.2.0|snap=beta 1.2.0.2|Redstone comparators now measure [[jukebox]]es.
|Redstone comparators now render their underside, which has changed their undersides from [[File:Redstone Comparator UNKVER1 (facing NWU).png|32px]] to [[File:Redstone Comparator UNKVER3 (facing NWU).png|32px]]}}
{{History||1.10.0|snap=beta 1.10.0.3|[[File:Redstone Comparator (S) BE.png|32px]] [[File:Powered Redstone Comparator (S) BE.png|32px]] [[File:Subtracting Redstone Comparator (S) BE.png|32px]] [[File:Powered Subtracting Redstone Comparator (S) BE.png|32px]] [[File:Redstone Comparator (item) JE2 BE2.png|32px]] The textures of redstone comparators have now been changed.}}
{{History||1.11.0|snap=beta 1.11.0.1|Redstone comparators now measure [[smoker]]s, [[blast furnace]]s, [[lectern]]s and [[composter]]s.}}
{{History||1.18.10|snap=beta 1.18.10.20|[[File:Powered Redstone Comparator (S) JE5.png|32px]] [[File:Powered Subtracting Redstone Comparator (S) JE6.png|32px]] The texture of powered redstone comparator have now been changed.}}
{{History||1.20.30|snap=beta 1.20.30.20|Redstone comparators now use the <code>minecraft:cardinal_direction</code> [[block state]] instead of <code>direction</code>.}}

{{History|console}}
{{History||xbox=TU19|xbone=CU7|ps=1.12|wiiu=Patch 1|switch=1.0.1|[[File:Redstone Comparator (S) JE2 BE1.png|32px]] [[File:Powered Redstone Comparator (S) JE2 BE1.png|32px]] [[File:Subtracting Redstone Comparator (S) JE2 BE1.png|32px]] [[File:Powered Subtracting Redstone Comparator (S) JE2 BE1.png|32px]]{{verify|Was this the model used?}} [[File:Redstone Comparator (item) JE1 BE1.png|32px]] Added redstone comparators.}}
{{History||xbox=TU31|xbone=CU19|ps=1.22|wiiu=Patch 3|switch=1.0.1|Redstone comparators can now measure [[item frame]]s.}}
{{History||xbox=none|xbone=none|ps=1.90|wiiu=none|switch=none|[[File:Redstone Comparator (S) BE.png|32px]] [[File:Powered Redstone Comparator (S) BE.png|32px]] [[File:Subtracting Redstone Comparator (S) BE.png|32px]] [[File:Powered Subtracting Redstone Comparator (S) BE.png|32px]]{{verify|Was this the model used?}} [[File:Redstone Comparator (item) JE2 BE2.png|32px]] The textures of redstone comparators have now been changed.}}

{{History|3ds}}
{{History||0.1.0|[[File:Redstone Comparator (S) JE2 BE1.png|32px]] [[File:Powered Redstone Comparator (S) JE2 BE1.png|32px]] [[File:Subtracting Redstone Comparator (S) JE2 BE1.png|32px]] [[File:Powered Subtracting Redstone Comparator (S) JE2 BE1.png|32px]]{{verify|Was this the model used?}} [[File:Redstone Comparator (item) JE2 BE2.png|32px]] Added redstone comparators.}}
{{History|foot}}

=== Redstone comparator "items" ===
{{:Technical blocks/Redstone Comparator}}

== Issues ==
{{issue list}}

== Trivia ==
* Comparators do not emit redstone particles when powered, unlike redstone torches and repeaters.<ref>{{bug|MC-51692|||WAI}}</ref>

== Gallery ==
<gallery>
Dinnerbone Comparator 1.png|Dinnerbone showing how comparators work.
Dinnerbone Comparator 2.png|Dinnerbone showing how comparators work.
Dinnerbone Comparator 3.png|Dinnerbone showing how comparators work.
Dinnerbone Comparators 1.png|A contraption incorporating comparators.
Dinnerbone Comparators 2.png|Comparators in action.
Dinnerbone Comparators 3.png|Output specific signals.
Dinnerbone Comparator Thing.png|Another comparator in use.
Item Frame Comparator.png|Rotating the torch in the item frame adjusts the comparator's output.
</gallery>

== References ==
{{reflist}}

{{Redstone}}
{{Blocks|Utility}}
{{Items}}

[[Category:Mechanics]]
[[Category:Block entities]]
[[Category:Redstone mechanics]]
[[Category:Mechanisms]]
[[Category:Manufactured blocks]]
[[Category:Non-solid blocks]]

[[de:Redstone-Komparator]]
[[es:Comparador de redstone]]
[[fr:Comparateur de redstone]]
[[hu:Redstone-komparátor]]
[[ja:レッドストーンコンパレーター]]
[[ko:레드스톤 비교기]]
[[nl:Redstonevergelijker]]
[[pl:Komparator]]
[[pt:Comparador de redstone]]
[[ru:Компаратор]]
[[uk:Редстоуновий компаратор]]
[[zh:红石比较器]]</li></ul></nowiki>
Released in February 21, 2011.[4] A technical sneak preview was published by Notch on February 18, 2011.[5]
Added capability of automatic login to the game and/or server by command line arguments.
Added smarter update system that only updates changed files, prompts the user to update, allows HTTPS logins for a more secure connection, and offers general UI improvements.
Link to the Minecraft install directory for easy access.
Add Force Update button under the Options dialog.
The launcher also featured an inline "changelog" via a Tumblr called MCUpdate, and supports command-line arguments.[6]
Added the new Minecraft logo.
Added official links, community links and Mojang on Twitter links.
Java Edition
1.2.1
{{Extension DPL}}<ul><li>[[Sparkler|Sparkler]]<br/>{{About|the Education Edition exclusive item|the new melee weapon available from the ''Minecraft Dungeons'' anniversary event|MCD:Sparkler}}
{{Item
| image = <gallery>
Orange Sparkler.png | Orange
Blue Sparkler.png | Blue
Red Sparkler.png | Red
Purple Sparkler.png | Purple
Green Sparkler.png | Green
</gallery>
| image2 = <gallery>
Active Orange Sparkler.png | Active Orange
Active Blue Sparkler.png | Active Blue
Active Red Sparkler.png | Active Red
Active Purple Sparkler.png | Active Purple
Active Green Sparkler.png | Active Green
</gallery>
| renewable = No
| stackable = No
}}
{{education feature}}
{{exclusive|bedrock|education}}
A '''sparkler''' is a [[Chemistry Update|chemistry]]-related [[item]] that emits particles when lit.
Sparklers are available in orange, blue, red, purple, and green colors.

== Obtaining ==

=== Crafting ===
{{Crafting
|showdescription=1
|B1=Chloride |B2=Magnesium |B3=Stick
|Output=Sparkler
|description= Calcium Chloride: Orange<br>Cerium Chloride: Blue<br>Mercuric Chloride: Red<br>Potassium Chloride: Purple<br>Tungsten Chloride: Green<br>{{only|bedrock|education}}
|type=Miscellaneous
}}

== Usage ==

{{ctrl|Using}} a sparkler ignites it, causing its texture to change. When lit, the sparkler emits colored [[particles]]; the [[durability]] meter depletes while the sparkler is burning. Sparklers are one of the few [[item]]s that can be held in the [[off-hand]] {{in|be}}. Unlit sparklers have normal lighting like most items, while lit sparklers appear to glow when held in the player's hand, similarly to [[glow stick]]s.

When the [[player]] uses another item while a sparkler is lit, or holds the sparkler in the off-hand, the sparkler's durability stops depleting.

If the player has a lit sparkler in their [[inventory]] and goes into the [[water]], the sparkler is destroyed immediately. However, it does not get destroyed if dropped in water. It also cannot float.

Despite having durability, sparklers cannot be enchanted with [[Unbreaking]] or [[Mending]].

== Sounds ==
{{Sound table
|type=bedrock
|sound=Fuse.ogg
|source=sound
|description=While a sparkler is active
|id=sparkler.active
|volume=0.25
|pitch=0.8/1.2}}
{{Sound table
|sound=Fizz.ogg
|source=block
|description=While a sparkler is being lit
|id=random.fizz
|volume=1.0
|pitch=2.4/2.6
|foot=1}}

== Data values ==
=== ID ===
{{ID table
|edition=bedrock
|shownumericids=y
|showforms=y
|notshowbeitemforms=y
|generatetranslationkeys=y
|displayname=Sparkler
|spritename=sparklers
|spritetype=item
|nameid=sparkler
|id=600
|form=item
|translationkey=item.sparkler.orange.name,item.sparkler.blue.name,item.sparkler.red.name,item.sparkler.purple.name,item.sparkler.green.name
|foot=1}}

== History ==
{{History|bedrock}}
{{History||1.4.0|snap=beta 1.2.20.1|[[File:Orange Sparkler BE1.png|32px]] [[File:Blue Sparkler BE1.png|32px]] [[File:Red Sparkler BE1.png|32px]] [[File:Purple Sparkler BE1.png|32px]] [[File:Green Sparkler BE1.png|32px]] <br>[[File:Active Orange Sparkler BE1.png|32px]] [[File:Active Blue Sparkler BE1.png|32px]] [[File:Active Red Sparkler BE1.png|32px]] [[File:Active Purple Sparkler BE1.png|32px]] [[File:Active Green Sparkler BE1.png|32px]] Added sparklers.}}

{{History|education}}
{{History||1.0.27|[[File:Orange Sparkler BE1.png|32px]] [[File:Blue Sparkler BE1.png|32px]] [[File:Red Sparkler BE1.png|32px]] [[File:Purple Sparkler BE1.png|32px]] [[File:Green Sparkler BE1.png|32px]] <br>[[File:Active Orange Sparkler BE1.png|32px]] [[File:Active Blue Sparkler BE1.png|32px]] [[File:Active Red Sparkler BE1.png|32px]] [[File:Active Purple Sparkler BE1.png|32px]] [[File:Active Green Sparkler BE1.png|32px]] Added sparklers.}}
{{History|foot}}

== Issues ==

{{issue list}}

== Trivia ==
* The formula for sparkler roughly works in real life. Magnesium itself burns white in air, while the metal salts add [[wikipedia:flame test|color to the flame]].

{{items}}
{{Education Edition}}

[[Category:Non-renewable resources]]
[[Category:Education Edition items]]

[[de:Wunderkerze]]
[[ja:手持ち花火]]
[[ko:스파클러]]
[[pl:Zimne ognie]]
[[pt:Vela-Faísca]]
[[zh:烟花棒]]</li><li>[[Gold Ingot|Gold Ingot]]<br/>{{About|the item|the ore|Gold Ore|the mineral block|Block of Gold|the nugget|Gold Nugget}}
{{Item
| image = Gold Ingot.png
| renewable = Yes
| stackable = Yes (64)
}}

A '''gold ingot''' is a [[metal]] ingot used to craft various [[item]]s, and also used as currency for [[bartering]] with [[piglin]]s.

== Obtaining ==
Gold ingots are mainly obtained by smelting [[raw gold]], [[gold ore]] and [[nether gold ore]], or just mining nether gold ore, dropping gold nuggets. Gold generates more frequently in [[badlands]] biomes.

=== Crafting ===
{{Crafting
|head=1
|showname=0
|Block of Gold
|Output=Gold Ingot,9
|type=Material
}}

{{Crafting
|A1= Gold Nugget
|B1= Gold Nugget
|C1= Gold Nugget 
|A2= Gold Nugget
|B2= Gold Nugget
|C2= Gold Nugget 
|A3= Gold Nugget
|B3= Gold Nugget
|C3= Gold Nugget 
|Output= Gold Ingot
|type= Material
|foot=1
}}

=== Smelting ===
{{see also|Gold Ore#Natural generation}}

{{Smelting
|head=1
|Gold Ore;Nether Gold Ore;Deepslate Gold Ore
|Gold Ingot
|1
}}

{{Smelting
|foot=1
|Raw Gold
|Gold Ingot
|1
}}

=== Mob loot ===

[[Zombified piglin]]s have a 2.5% ({{frac|1|40}}) chance of dropping a gold ingot if killed by a player or tamed wolf. The chance is increased by 1% per level of [[Looting]], for a maximum of 5.5% with Looting III.

=== Chest loot ===
{{LootChestItem|gold-ingot}}

== Usage ==

=== Crafting ingredient===

As a material for weapons, tools, and armor, gold is not a straight upgrade from iron (except in the case of [[Horse Armor|horse armor]]). Gold has a higher mining speed and enchantability than any other material, but attack power and durability is less.

{{crafting usage}}

=== Trading ===

Apprentice-level cleric [[Villager|villagers]] buy 3 gold ingots for an [[emerald]] as part of their trade.

=== Repairing ===

Golden [[helmet]]s, [[chestplate]]s, [[leggings]], [[boots]], [[sword]]s, [[pickaxe]]s, [[axe]]s, [[hoe]]s and [[shovel]]s can be [[item repair|repaired]] with gold ingots in an [[anvil]].

=== Bartering ===
{{main|Bartering}}
[[Piglin]]s throw the player [[Bartering#Mechanics|item(s)]] if the player throws or {{ctrl|uses}} a gold ingot on them.

=== Beacons ===

Gold ingots can be used to select powers from a [[beacon]]. The player must select one of the available powers, and then insert an ingot in the item slot. 

A gold ingot can be substituted for an [[iron ingot]] or [[netherite ingot]], an [[emerald]], or a [[diamond]].

=== Smithing ingredient ===
{{Smithing
|head=1
|ingredients=Any Armor Trim +<br/>Any Armor Piece + <br/>Gold Ingot
|Any Armor Trim Smithing Template
|Netherite Chestplate
|Gold Ingot
|Gold Trim Netherite Chestplate
|showdescription=1
|description = All armor types can be used in this recipe,<br/>a netherite chestplate is shown as an example.<br/>
|tail=1
}}

;Trim color palette
The following color palettes are shown on the designs on trimmed armor:
*{{TrimPalette|gold ingot}}
*{{TrimPalette|gold ingot|darker=1}} (a darker color palette is used when a golden armor piece is trimmed using a gold ingot).

== Achievements ==
{{load achievements|Oooh, shiny!}}

== Advancements ==
{{load advancements|Oh Shiny}}

== Data values ==
=== ID ===
{{edition|java}}:
{{ID table
|edition=java
|showitemtags=y
|showforms=y
|generatetranslationkeys=y
|displayname=Gold Ingot
|spritetype=item
|nameid=gold_ingot
|itemtags=beacon_payment_items, piglin_loved
|form=item
|foot=1}}

{{edition|bedrock}}:
{{ID table
|edition=bedrock
|shownumericids=y
|showforms=y
|notshowbeitemforms=y
|generatetranslationkeys=y
|displayname=Gold Ingot
|spritetype=item
|nameid=gold_ingot
|id=306
|form=item
|foot=1}}

== History ==

{{History|java indev}}
{{History||0.31|snap=20100128|[[File:Gold Ingot JE1.png|32px]] Added gold ingots.}}
{{History|||snap=20100129|[[File:Gold Ingot JE2 BE1.png|32px]] The texture of gold ingots has been changed.
|Gold ingots can be [[smelting|smelted]] from [[gold ore]] with [[flint and steel]] and [[drops|drop]] 3-5 gold ingots.
|Gold ingots can be used to craft [[gold block]]s.
|[[Gold block]]s now require 9 gold ingots (3×3) instead of 4 (2×2) to be [[crafting|crafted]], making them much more expensive.}}
{{History|||snap=20100130|Gold ingots can now be used to craft gold [[sword]]s, [[shovel]]s, [[pickaxe]]s and [[axe]]s.}}
{{History||20100206|Gold ingots are now used to [[crafting|craft]] gold [[hoe]]s.}}
{{History||?|Smelting gold ore now drops 1 gold ingot (down from 3-5).}}
{{History||20100218|Gold ingots are now used to craft gold [[helmet]]s, [[chestplate]]s, [[leggings]] and [[boots]].}}
{{history|java alpha}}
{{History||v1.2.0|snap=<nowiki>?|slink=:Category:Information needed requiring unarchived version|Gold ingots are now used to craft [[clock]]s.}}
{{History|java beta}}
{{History||1.5|Gold ingots are now used to craft [[powered rail]]s.}}
{{History||1.8|snap=Pre-release|Gold ingots can now be found in the new [[stronghold]] storerooms and [[mineshaft]] [[chest]]s.}}
{{History|java}}
{{History||1.0.0|snap=Beta 1.9 Prerelease|Gold ingots can be crafted from [[gold nuggets]], which are dropped by [[Zombified Piglin|zombie pigmen]], making gold a [[renewable resource]].}}
{{History|||snap=Beta 1.9 Prerelease 3|Gold ingots can now be found in the new [[stronghold]] altar [[chest]]s.}}
{{History|||snap=Beta 1.9 Prerelease 4|Gold ingots are now used to craft [[gold nugget]]s.}}
{{History||1.1|snap=12w01a|Gold ingots can now be found in [[village]] blacksmith chests.}}
{{History||1.2.1|snap=12w06a|Zombie pigmen now rarely drop gold ingots.}}
{{History||1.3.1|snap=12w21a|Added [[desert temple]]s, with a hidden [[chest]] room and loot containing gold ingots.
|All types of [[villager]]s now [[trading|buy]] 8–9 gold ingots for 1 [[emerald]], as a fallback trade in case no trades were generated for that villager.}}
{{History|||snap=12w22a|Added [[jungle temple]]s, which contain loot chests with gold ingots.}}
{{History||1.5|snap=13w01a|Gold ingots are now used to craft light [[weighted pressure plate]]s.}}
{{History||1.6.1|snap=13w16a|Gold ingot is now used to craft golden [[horse armor]].}}
{{History|||snap=13w18a|Gold ingot is no longer used to craft golden [[horse armor]].|Gold ingots are now found in [[nether fortress]] [[chest]]s.}}
{{History|||snap=13w23a|Gold ingots are now used to craft normal [[golden apple]]s.}}
{{History||1.8|snap=14w02a|[[Trading]] has been changed: only cleric [[villager]]s now [[trading|buy]] 8–10 gold ingots for 1 [[emerald]], as a legitimate trade.}}
{{History||1.9|snap=15w31a|Gold ingots can now be found in [[end city]] [[chest]]s.}}
{{History|||snap=15w43a|The average yield of gold ingots in [[nether fortress]] chest has been decreased.}}
{{History|||snap=15w44a|The average yield of gold ingots in [[mineshaft]] and [[desert temple]] chests has been decreased.
|Gold ingots have been added to [[dungeon]] [[chest]]s.}}
{{History||1.11|snap=16w39a|Gold ingots are now found in the new [[woodland mansion]] chests.}}
{{History||1.13|snap=17w47a|Prior to [[1.13/Flattening|''The Flattening'']], this [[item]]'s numeral ID was 266.}}
{{History|||snap=18w10a|Gold ingots now generate in [[buried treasure]] chests.}}
{{History|||snap=18w11a|Gold ingots can now be obtained as a [[drops|drop]] from [[drowned]].
|Gold ingots now generate in [[shipwreck]] chests.}}
{{History||1.14|snap=18w43a|[[File:Gold Ingot JE3.png|32px]] The texture of gold ingots has been changed.}}
{{History|||snap=18w44a|[[File:Gold Ingot JE4 BE2.png|32px]] The texture of gold ingots has been changed, once again.}}
{{History|||snap=18w50a|Gold ingots now generate in chests in [[village]] toolsmith houses and temples.}}
{{History||1.16|snap=20w06a|Gold ingots are now used to craft [[netherite ingot]]s.}}
{{History|||snap=20w07a|Gold ingots can now be used to [[bartering|barter]] with [[piglin]]s.}}
{{History|||snap=20w11a|Gold ingots can now be [[smelting|smelted]] from [[nether gold ore]].}}
{{History|||snap=20w16a|Gold ingots now generate in [[bastion remnants]] and [[ruined portal]] chests.}}
{{History||1.16.2|snap=20w30a|The average yield of gold ingots from bastion remnant chests has been slightly increased.}}
{{History||1.17|snap=21w05a|Drowneds no longer drop gold ingots, and instead drop [[copper ingot]]s.}}
{{History|||snap=21w08a|Gold ingots can now be smelted from [[deepslate gold ore]].}}
{{History|||snap=21w14a|Gold ingots can now be smelted from [[raw gold]].}}
{{History||1.20<br>(Experimental)|link=1.19.4|snap=23w04a|Gold ingots can now be used as an armor trim material.}}
{{History|||snap=23w05a|Gold ingots can now be trimmed with gold [[armor]].}}

{{History|pocket alpha}}
{{History||v0.2.0|[[File:Gold Ingot JE2 BE1.png|32px]] Added gold ingots. They are currently unobtainable and serve no purpose.}}
{{History||v0.3.2|Gold ingots are now obtainable by [[smelting]] gold ore in a [[furnace]].
|Gold ingots can be used to craft [[blocks of gold]], gold [[pickaxe]]s, [[axe]]s, [[sword]]s and [[shovel]]s.}}
{{History||v0.4.0|Gold ingots are now used to [[crafting|craft]] gold [[hoe]]s.}}
{{History||v0.6.0|Gold ingots are now used to craft gold [[armor]].}}
{{History||v0.8.0|snap=build 1|Gold ingots are now used to craft [[clock]]s.}}
{{History|||snap=build 2|Gold ingots are now used to craft [[powered rail]]s.}}
{{History||v0.9.0|snap=build 1|Gold ingots can now be found in blacksmith [[chest]]s in [[village]]s, [[stronghold]] altar chests and [[dungeon]] chests.}}
{{History||v0.12.1|snap=build 1|Gold ingots are now used to craft [[gold nugget]]s and [[golden apple]]s.
|Gold ingots are now found in [[nether fortress]] chests.}}
{{History||v0.13.0|snap=build 1|Gold ingots are now used to [[crafting|craft]] light [[weighted pressure plate]]s.
|Gold ingots now generate inside of hidden chest rooms in [[desert temple]]s.}}
{{History||v0.14.0|snap=build 1|Gold ingots are now found in [[minecart with chest]]s that generate in [[mineshaft]]s.}}
{{History||v0.15.0|snap=build 1|Gold ingots can now be found in [[jungle temple]] [[chest]]s.}}
{{History||v0.16.0|snap=build 4|Gold ingots can now be used to power [[beacon]]s.}}
{{History|pocket edition}}
{{History||1.0.0|snap=alpha 0.17.0.1|Gold ingots can now be found in [[end city]] ship chests and [[stronghold]] storerooms.}}
{{History||1.0.4|snap=alpha 1.0.4.0|Added [[trading]], cleric [[villager]]s now [[trading|buy]] 8–10 gold ingots for 1 [[emerald]].}}
{{History||1.1.0|snap=alpha 1.1.0.0|Gold ingots are now found in [[woodland mansion]] [[chest]]s.}}
{{history|bedrock}}
{{History||1.4.0|snap=beta 1.2.13.8|Added [[drowned]], which rarely [[drops|drop]] gold ingots.}}
{{History|||snap=beta 1.2.14.2|Gold ingots can now be found inside [[buried treasure]] [[chest]]s and [[shipwreck]]s.}}
{{History||1.10.0|snap=beta 1.10.0.3|Gold ingots can now be found in [[plains]] [[village]] weaponsmith chests.
|[[File:Gold Ingot JE4 BE2.png|32px]] The texture of gold ingots has been changed.}}
{{History||1.11.0|snap=beta 1.11.0.1|Gold ingots can now be found in [[desert]] village temple [[chest]]s and village toolsmith chests.
|Gold ingots can now be found in [[savanna]], [[taiga]], [[snowy taiga]], [[snowy tundra]] and desert village weaponsmith chests.}}
{{History|||snap=beta 1.11.0.4|Cleric [[villager]]s now [[trading|buy]] 3 gold ingots for one [[emerald]].}}
{{History||1.16.0|snap=beta 1.16.0.51|Gold ingots are now used to craft [[netherite ingot]]s.
|Gold ingots can now be used to [[bartering|barter]] with [[piglin]]s.}}
{{History|||snap=beta 1.16.0.57|Gold ingots can now be [[smelting|smelted]] from [[nether gold ore]].
|Gold ingots now be found in [[ruined portal]] and [[bastion remnants]] chests.}}
{{History||1.16.210|snap=beta 1.16.210.57|Gold ingots can no longer be obtained as a [[drops|drop]] from [[drowned]].}}
{{History||1.17.0|snap=beta 1.16.230.52|Gold ingots can now be smelted from [[deepslate gold ore]].}}
{{History|||snap=beta 1.17.0.50|Gold ingots can now be smelted from [[raw gold]].}}
{{History||1.19.80|snap=beta 1.19.80.21|Gold ingots can now be used as an armor trim material.}}

{{History|console}}
{{History||xbox=TU1|xbone=CU1|ps=1.0|wiiu=Patch 1|switch=1.0.1|[[File:Gold Ingot JE2 BE1.png|32px]] Added gold ingots.}}
{{History||xbox=none|xbone=none|ps=1.90|wiiu=none|switch=none|[[File:Gold Ingot JE4 BE2.png|32px]] The texture of gold ingots has been changed.}}

{{History|new3DS}}
{{History||0.1.0|[[File:Gold Ingot JE2 BE1.png|32px]] Added gold ingots.}}
{{History|foot}}

== Issues ==

{{issue list}}

== Trivia ==

*Gold ingots are the only ingots in the game used alongside another [[item]] to [[crafting|craft]] another type of ingot; in this case, it is used with [[netherite scrap]] to craft a [[netherite ingot]].

== See also ==

*{{BlockLink|Block of Gold}}
*{{ItemSprite|Golden Chestplate}} [[Golden Armor]]
*{{ItemLink|Gold Nugget}}
*{{BlockLink|Gold Ore}}
*[[Ore]]s

{{Items}}

[[cs:Zlatý ingot]]
[[de:Goldbarren]]
[[es:Lingote de oro]]
[[fr:Lingot d'or]]
[[hu:Aranyrúd]]
[[ja:金インゴット]]
[[ko:금괴]]
[[nl:Goudstaaf]]
[[pl:Sztabka złota]]
[[pt:Barra de ouro]]
[[ru:Золотой слиток]]
[[uk:Золотий зливок]]
[[zh:金锭]]
[[Category:Renewable resources]]</li></ul></nowiki>
Properly selects 64-bit Java installations for macOS users.[7]
1.3.2
{{Extension DPL}}<ul><li>[[Cooked Mutton|Cooked Mutton]]<br/>{{Item
| title = Cooked Mutton
| heals = {{hunger|6}}
| renewable = Yes
| stackable = Yes (64)
| rarity = Common}}
{{redirect|Mutton|the raw version|Raw Mutton}}
'''Cooked mutton''' is a [[food]] item obtained from cooking [[raw mutton]].

== Obtaining ==

=== Mob loot ===

==== Sheep ====
Adult [[sheep]] drop 1–2 cooked mutton if killed while on fire. The maximum amount is increased by 1 per level of [[looting]], for a maximum of 1-5 with Looting III.

=== Cooking ===
Cooked mutton can be obtained by cooking raw mutton in a [[furnace]], [[smoker]], or [[campfire]].

{{Smelting
  |showname=1
  |Raw Mutton
  |Cooked Mutton
  |0,35
}}

=== Trading ===
{{IN|bedrock}}, apprentice-level butcher [[villager]]s have a 25% chance to sell 4 cooked mutton for one [[emerald]] as part of their trades.

{{IN|java}}, butcher villagers may give the players with the [[Hero of the Village]] effect cooked mutton.

== Usage ==

=== Food ===
To eat cooked mutton, press and hold {{control|use}} while it is selected in the hotbar. Eating one restores {{hunger|6}} [[hunger]] and 9.6 [[Hunger#Mechanics|saturation]], the same as [[cooked salmon]].

=== Wolves ===
Cooked mutton can be used to [[breed]] and heal tamed [[wolves]], lead them around, and make baby tamed wolves grow up faster by 10% of the remaining time.

==Sounds==
{{Sound table/Entity/Food}}

== Data values ==
=== ID ===
{{edition|java}}:
{{ID table
|edition=java
|showforms=y
|generatetranslationkeys=y
|displayname=Cooked Mutton
|spritetype=item
|nameid=cooked_mutton
|form=item
|foot=1}}

{{edition|bedrock}}:
{{ID table
|edition=bedrock
|showaliasids=y
|shownumericids=y
|showforms=y
|notshowbeitemforms=y
|generatetranslationkeys=y
|displayname=Cooked Mutton
|spritetype=item
|nameid=cooked_mutton
|aliasid=muttoncooked
|id=551
|form=item
|translationkey=item.muttonCooked.name
|foot=1}}

== Advancements ==
{{load advancements|Husbandry;A Balanced Diet}}

== Video ==

<div style="text-align:center">{{yt|PXlW-sZygTs}}</div>

== History ==

{{History|java}}
{{History||1.8|snap=June 30, 2014|slink=https://twitter.com/TheMogMiner/status/483636993780232192|[[Ryan Holtz]] tweeted images of cooked mutton and some other new [[item]]s.}}
{{History|||snap=14w27a|[[File:Cooked Mutton JE1.png|32px]] Added cooked mutton.}}
{{History|||snap=14w33b|[[File:Cooked Mutton JE2 BE1.png|32px]] The texture of raw mutton has been changed. The new texture was created by [[wikipedia:Reddit|Reddit]] user [http://www.reddit.com/u/zeldahuman zeldahuman].<ref>{{reddit|2bjzes/a_reminder_of_the_blocks_and_items_added_in_18_so|cj69zie|context=3}}</ref>}}
{{History||1.13|snap=17w47a|Prior to [[1.13/Flattening|''The Flattening'']], this [[item]]'s numeral ID was 424.}}
{{History||1.14|snap=18w43a|[[File:Cooked Mutton JE3 BE2.png|32px]] The texture of cooked mutton has been changed.}}
{{History|||snap=19w13a|Butcher villagers now give cooked mutton to players under the [[Hero of the Village]] effect.}}

{{History|pocket alpha}}
{{History||v0.15.0|snap=build 1|[[File:Cooked Mutton JE2 BE1.png|32px]] Added cooked mutton.}}
{{History|bedrock}}
{{History||1.10.0|snap=beta 1.10.0.3|[[File:Cooked Mutton JE3 BE2.png|32px]] The texture of cooked mutton has been changed.}}
{{History||1.11.0|snap=beta 1.11.0.4|Cooked mutton can now be [[trading|bought]] from butcher [[villager]]s.}}
{{History||1.16.100|snap=beta 1.16.100.56|The ID of cooked mutton has been changed from <code>muttoncooked</code> to <code>cooked_mutton</code>.}}

{{History|console}}
{{History||xbox=TU31|xbone=CU19|ps=1.22|wiiu=Patch 3|[[File:Cooked Mutton JE2 BE1.png|32px]] Added cooked mutton.}}
{{History|PS4}}
{{History||1.90|[[File:Cooked Mutton JE3 BE2.png|32px]] The texture of cooked mutton has been changed.}}

{{History|3ds}}
{{History||0.1.0|[[File:Cooked Mutton JE2 BE1.png|32px]] Added cooked mutton.}}
{{History|foot}}

== Issues ==

{{issue list}}

== Gallery ==
<gallery>
File:Rabbit Items 3 Ryan Holtz.png|First image of the item by [[Ryan Holtz]].
</gallery>

== References ==

{{reflist}}

{{items}}

[[Category:Food]]
[[Category:Renewable resources]]

[[de:Gebratenes Hammelfleisch]]
[[es:Cordero asado]]
[[fr:Mouton cuit]]
[[it:Carne ovina cotta]]
[[ja:焼き羊肉]]
[[ko:익힌 양고기]]
[[nl:Gebraden schapenvlees]]
[[pl:Pieczona baranina]]
[[pt:Carneiro assado]]
[[ru:Жареная баранина]]
[[zh:熟羊肉]]</li><li>[[Redstone Dust|Redstone Dust]]<br/>{{Redirect|Redstone|the ore|Redstone Ore|the powered mineral block|Block of Redstone|other uses|Redstone (disambiguation)}}
{{Block
| group = Inactive (connected)
| 1-1= Inactive Redstone Wire (NESW).png
| 1-2 = Inactive Redstone Wire (NESW) BE.png
| group2 = Inactive (unconnected)
| 2-1 = Inactive Redstone Wire (unconnected).png
| 2-2 = Inactive Redstone Wire (unconnected).png
| group3 = Active (connected) 
| 3-1 = Active Redstone Wire (NESW).png
| 3-2 = Active Redstone Wire (NESW) BE.png
| group4 = Active (unconnected)
| 4-1 = Active Redstone Wire (unconnected).png
| 4-2 = Active Redstone Wire (unconnected).png
| image = Redstone Dust JE2 BE2.png
| extratext = [[#Gallery|View all renders]]
| transparent = Yes
| light = No
| tool = all
| renewable = Yes
| stackable = Yes (64)
| flammable = No
| lavasusceptible = No
}}
'''Redstone dust''' is a mineral that can transmit [[Redstone circuit#Power|redstone power]] as a wire when placed as a [[block]]. It is also used in [[crafting]] and [[brewing]].

== Obtaining ==
=== Mining ===
{{see also|Redstone Ore#Natural generation}}
[[Redstone ore]] mined using an iron [[pickaxe]] or higher drops 4 or 5 redstone dust (or more with [[Fortune]], averaging at 6 redstone dust with Fortune III). If mined with [[Silk Touch]], the block drops itself instead of redstone dust.

=== Natural generation ===
15 lengths of redstone dust are naturally generated as part of the trap in each [[jungle pyramid]]. 5 lengths of redstone dust can be found in one type of jail cell room in a [[woodland mansion]]. In [[Ancient City|ancient cities]], multiple pieces of redstone dust can be found integrated into circuitry.

=== Breaking ===
Redstone dust can be broken instantly using any tool, or without a tool, and drops itself as an item.

Redstone dust is removed and drops as an item if:
* its attachment block is moved, removed, or destroyed
* [[water]] or [[lava]] flows into its space
* a [[piston]] tries to push it or moves a block into its space

=== Mob loot ===
[[Witch]]es have a chance of dropping 0–2 redstone dust upon death. This is increased by 1 per level of [[Looting]], for a maximum of 0–5 redstone dust.

=== Chest loot ===
{{LootChestItem|redstone}}

=== Crafting ===
Redstone dust can be crafted from [[blocks of redstone]].
{{Crafting
|Block of Redstone
|Output=Redstone Dust,9
|type=Redstone
}}

=== Smelting ===
{{Smelting
|showname=1
|Redstone Ore; Deepslate Redstone Ore
|Redstone Dust
|0.7
}}

=== Trading ===
{{IN|java}}, novice-level cleric [[villager]]s sell two redstone dust for one [[emerald]].

{{IN|bedrock}}, novice-level cleric villagers sell four redstone dust for one emerald.

=== Villager gifts ===
{{see also|Tutorials/Raid farming}}
{{IN|Java}}, when the player has the [[Hero of the Village]] status effect, clerics might throw that player a redstone dust as a gift.

== Usage ==
Redstone dust is used for [[#Brewing ingredient|brewing]], [[#Crafting ingredient|crafting]], and in redstone circuits by placing it on the ground to create [[#Redstone component|redstone wire]]. It can also be used to power redstone components.

=== Brewing ingredient ===
{{Brewing
  |head=1
  |Redstone Dust
  |Mundane Potion
  |base=Water Bottle
}}
{{Brewing
  |foot=1
  |name=Increased Duration
  |Redstone Dust
  |showbase=1
  |base=Potion of Fire Resistance; Potion of Invisibility; Potion of Night Vision; Potion of Poison; Potion of Regeneration; Potion of Slowness; Potion of Strength; Potion of Swiftness; Potion of Water Breathing; Potion of Weakness; Potion of Leaping; Potion of Slow Falling
}}

=== Crafting ingredient ===
{{crafting usage|Redstone Dust}}

=== {{anchor|Redstone dust}} Redstone component ===
When placed in the world, redstone dust becomes a block of "redstone wire"{{Info needed|other blco? BE?}}, which can transmit [[Redstone circuit#Power|redstone power]].

=== Smithing ingredient ===
{{Smithing
|head=1
|ingredients=Any Armor Trim +<br/>Any Armor Piece + <br/>Redstone Dust
|Any Armor Trim Smithing Template
|Netherite Chestplate
|Redstone
|Redstone Trim Netherite Chestplate
|showdescription=1
|description = All armor types can be used in this recipe,<br/>a netherite chestplate is shown as an example.<br/>
|tail=1
}}

;Trim color palette
The following color palette is shown on the designs on trimmed armor:
*{{TrimPalette|redstone dust}}

=== Placement ===
[[File:Redstone wire as circuit component.png|Examples of redstone wire configuration. ''Top Left:'' Redstone wire connects diagonally vertically through non-opaque blocks. ''Top Right:'' Redstone wire does ''not'' connect diagonally vertically through opaque blocks. ''Center:'' Redstone wire gets darker as its power level drops, to a maximum of 15 blocks from a power source.|thumb]]
[[File:Redstone on Glowstone, Stairs, Slabs.png|Examples of redstone wire placements.|thumb]]
Redstone dust can be placed on [[opaque]] blocks as well as [[glowstone]], upside-down [[slab]]s, [[glass]], upside-down [[stairs]], and [[hopper]]s. It can also be placed on some transparent blocks; see [[Opacity/Placement]] for more information. It cannot be placed suspended in midair, even with commands, which is not unintentional.<ref>{{bug|MC-182709}}</ref>

Redstone wire configures itself to point toward adjacent redstone [[Redstone components#Power components|power components]] and [[Redstone components#Transmission components|transmission component]] connection points. Redstone wire also configures itself to point toward adjacent redstone wire one block higher or lower – unless there is a solid opaque block above the lower redstone wire.

If there is only one such adjacent redstone component, redstone wire configures itself into a {{BlockSprite|redstone-dust}} line pointing both at the neighbor and away from it. If there are two or more such adjacent components, redstone wire connects them in the form of {{BlockSprite|redstone-dust}}, {{BlockSprite|redstone-dust-upleft}}, {{BlockSprite|redstone-dust-t-up}}, or {{BlockSprite|redstone-dust-cross}} as needed.

When there are no adjacent components, a single redstone wire configures itself into a {{BlockSprite|redstone-dust-cross}} plus sign, which can provide power in all four directions. By right-clicking it can be changed into a {{BlockSprite|redstone-dust-dot}} dot, which does not provide power to any of the four directions.

{{IN|bedrock}}, redstone wire automatically configures itself to point toward adjacent blocks or [[Redstone components#Mechanism components|mechanism components]]. {{IN|java}}, it does not. If such a configuration is desired, the other neighbors of the redstone wire must be arranged to create it, i.e the redstone dust must be placed in a way that it would be pointed at the block’s location even if it were not there.

When redstone wire is reconfigured after placement, it does not update other redstone components around it of the change unless that reconfiguration also includes a change in power level or another component provides an update. This can create situations where a mechanism component remains activated when it shouldn't, or vice versa, until it receives an update from something else – a "feature" of redstone wire that can be used to make a [[BUD|block update detector]].

{{-}}

=== Behavior ===
{{Schematic|caption=

{{IN|be}}, the signal can go down from glass blocks.

 |||rd-$ew!|RL-!||||rd-$ew!|RL-!|-
 |rt-$!|rd-$ew!|SB|||rt-$!|rd-$ew!|glass||-
 |ts-$|SB|rd-$ew|RL||ts-$|SB|rd-$ew!|RL-!

}}{{Schematic|caption =

However, the signal can never go down from slabs.

 |||rd-$ew!|RL-!||||rd-$ew!|RL-!|-
 |rt-$!|rd-$ew!|SB|||rt-$!|rd-$ew!|glass||-
 |ts-$|ts-$|rd-$ew|RL||ts-$|ts-$|rd-$ew|RL
}}

Redstone wire can transmit power, which can be used to operate [[Redstone components#Mechanism components|mechanism components]] ([[door]]s, [[piston]]s, [[redstone lamp]]s, etc.).
Redstone wire can be "powered" by a number of methods:
* from an adjacent [[Redstone components#Power components|power component]] or a strongly-powered block
* from the output of a redstone repeater or redstone comparator
* from adjacent redstone wire. The powering dust can be a level higher or lower, but with restrictions:
** Redstone dust can be powered by redstone dust that is one level lower, or on an [[opaque]] block one level higher. A transparent block cannot{{only|java}} pass power downward.
** The block "between" the two dust blocks must be air or transparent. A solid block there "cuts" the connection between the higher and lower dust.

The "power level" of redstone dust can vary from 0 to 15. Most power components power-up adjacent redstone dust to power level 15, but a few ([[daylight sensor]]s, [[trapped chest]]s, and [[weighted pressure plate]]s) may create a lower power level. Redstone repeaters output power level 15 (when turned on), but [[redstone comparator]]s may output a lower power level.

{{Schematic | caption =

Redstone wire can transmit power up to 15 blocks.

 |rt-$!|rd-$ew!+15|rd-$ew!+14|rd-$ew!+13|rd-$ew!+12|rd-$ew!+11|rd-$ew!+10|rd-$ew!+9
 |rd-$ew!+8|rd-$ew!+7|rd-$ew!+6|rd-$ew!+5|rd-$ew!+4|rd-$ew!+3|rd-$ew!+2|rd-$ew!+1|rd-$ew+0

}}
Power level drops by 1 for every block of redstone wire it crosses. Thus, redstone wire can transmit power for no more than 15 blocks. To go further, the power level must be re-strengthened – typically with a redstone repeater.

Powered redstone wire on top of, or pointing at, an opaque block provides ''weak'' power to the block. A weakly-powered block cannot power other adjacent redstone wire, but can still power redstone repeaters and comparators, and activate adjacent mechanism components. Transparent blocks cannot be powered.

When redstone wire is unpowered, it appears dark red. When powered, it becomes bright red at power level 15, fading to darker shades with decreasing power. Powered redstone wire also produces "dust" [[particles]] of the same color.

While redstone wire always provides power to the directions it points into, it can still point into directions in which it cannot give power. If redstone wire comes in the form of a cross, the player can right-click to toggle it between a cross and dot. A redstone dot does not power anything adjacent to it, but powers the block under it.

== Sounds ==
{{Sound table/Block/Normal}}

== Data values ==
=== ID ===
{{edition|java}}:
{{ID table
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|showforms=y
|generatetranslationkeys=y
|displayname=Block
|spritename=redstone-dust
|spritetype=block
|nameid=redstone_wire
|form=block}}
{{ID table
|displayname=Item
|spritename=redstone-dust
|spritetype=item
|nameid=redstone
|form=item
|foot=1}}

{{edition|bedrock}}:
{{ID table
|edition=bedrock
|firstcolumnname=Redstone Dust
|shownumericids=y
|showforms=y
|generatetranslationkeys=y
|displayname=Block
|spritename=redstone-dust
|spritetype=block
|nameid=redstone_wire
|id=55
|form=block}}
{{ID table
|displayname=Item
|spritename=redstone-dust
|spritetype=item
|nameid=redstone
|id=373
|form=item
|foot=1}}

=== Block states ===
{{see also|Block states}}

{{/BS}}

{{LoadPage|Redstone Dust/Asset history|List of block state combinations|h4}}

== Achievements ==
{{load achievements|Dispense With This}}

== Video ==
{{Video note|These videos do not show all uses for redstone in crafting and all methods of obtaining. This video is also outdated, as of 1.13 Java Edition, redstone is now called Redstone Dust.}}

<div style="text-align:center">
<span style="display:inline-block">{{yt|zldqknGFWb4}}</span>
<span style="display:inline-block">{{yt|_IApwvCLJW8}}</span>
</div>

== History ==
{{History||May 21, 2009|link=https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://notch.tumblr.com/post/110762705/my-list-on-tile-types-so-far|[[Notch]] shows interest in adding wire-type [[block]]s.}}
{{History|java alpha}}
{{History||v1.0.1|[[File:Redstone Dust JE1 BE1.png|32px]] Added redstone dust as an [[item]].
|[[File:Inactive Redstone Wire (NS) JE1.png|32px]] [[File:Inactive Redstone Wire (EW) JE1.png|32px]] [[File:Inactive Redstone Wire (NE) JE1.png|32px]] [[File:Inactive Redstone Wire (ES) JE1.png|32px]] [[File:Inactive Redstone Wire (SW) JE1.png|32px]] [[File:Inactive Redstone Wire (NW) JE1.png|32px]] [[File:Inactive Redstone Wire (NEW) JE1.png|32px]] [[File:Inactive Redstone Wire (NES) JE1.png|32px]] [[File:Inactive Redstone Wire (ESW) JE1.png|32px]] [[File:Inactive Redstone Wire (NSW) JE1.png|32px]] [[File:Inactive Redstone Wire (NESW) JE1.png|32px]]<br>[[File:Active Redstone Wire (NS) JE1.png|32px]] [[File:Active Redstone Wire (EW) JE1.png|32px]] [[File:Active Redstone Wire (NE) JE1.png|32px]] [[File:Active Redstone Wire (ES) JE1.png|32px]] [[File:Active Redstone Wire (SW) JE1.png|32px]] [[File:Active Redstone Wire (NW) JE1.png|32px]] [[File:Active Redstone Wire (NEW) JE1.png|32px]] [[File:Active Redstone Wire (NES) JE1.png|32px]] [[File:Active Redstone Wire (ESW) JE1.png|32px]] [[File:Active Redstone Wire (NSW) JE1.png|32px]] [[File:Active Redstone Wire (NESW) JE1.png|32px]] Added redstone dust as a placed [[block]]. 
|Redstone dust as a placed block has two power appearances; either completely on, or completely off.
|Redstone dust is used to craft [[redstone torch]]es.
|At this time, redstone has not been given an official name.}}
{{History||v1.0.2_01|Redstone dust now doesn't connect through solid [[block]]s diagonally down.{{needs testing|may have been changed in v1.0.2|type=untestable}}
|Walking on redstone dust no longer [[breaking|breaks]] it.{{needs testing|may have been changed in v1.0.2|type=untestable}}
|Active redstone dust now gives off [[particles]].{{needs testing|may have been changed in v1.0.2|type=untestable}}}}
{{History||v1.1.0|Redstone is now used to craft [[compass]]es.}}
{{History||v1.2.0|snap=<nowiki>?|slink=:Category:Information needed requiring unarchived version|Redstone is now used to craft [[clock]]s.}}
{{History|java beta}}
{{History||1.0|With the addition of inventory tooltips, the [[item]] form of redstone dust has been named "Redstone", and the usually unobtainable block form has been named "Redstone Dust".}}
{{History||1.2|Redstone is now used to craft [[dispenser]]s and [[note block]]s.}}
{{History||1.3|[[File:Inactive Redstone Wire (NS) JE2.png|32px]] [[File:Inactive Redstone Wire (EW) JE2.png|32px]] [[File:Inactive Redstone Wire (NE) JE2.png|32px]] [[File:Inactive Redstone Wire (ES) JE2.png|32px]] [[File:Inactive Redstone Wire (SW) JE2.png|32px]] [[File:Inactive Redstone Wire (NW) JE2.png|32px]] [[File:Inactive Redstone Wire (NEW) JE2.png|32px]] [[File:Inactive Redstone Wire (NES) JE2.png|32px]] [[File:Inactive Redstone Wire (ESW) JE2.png|32px]] [[File:Inactive Redstone Wire (NSW) JE2.png|32px]] [[File:Inactive Redstone Wire (NESW) JE2.png|32px]]<br>[[File:Active Redstone Wire (NS) JE2.png|32px]] [[File:Active Redstone Wire (EW) JE2.png|32px]] [[File:Active Redstone Wire (NE) JE2.png|32px]] [[File:Active Redstone Wire (ES) JE2.png|32px]] [[File:Active Redstone Wire (SW) JE2.png|32px]] [[File:Active Redstone Wire (NW) JE2.png|32px]] [[File:Active Redstone Wire (NEW) JE2.png|32px]] [[File:Active Redstone Wire (NES) JE2.png|32px]] [[File:Active Redstone Wire (ESW) JE2.png|32px]] [[File:Active Redstone Wire (NSW) JE2.png|32px]] [[File:Active Redstone Wire (NESW) JE2.png|32px]] Redstone wire gets darker the farther away it is from a source of power, using a dedicated [[tint]] system. Previously, it was fully on until it reached its limit.
|Its particles now appear gray due to not being tinted.
|Redstone is now used to craft [[redstone repeater]]s.}}
{{History||1.5|[[File:Inactive Redstone Wire (NS) JE3.png|32px]] [[File:Inactive Redstone Wire (EW) JE3.png|32px]] [[File:Inactive Redstone Wire (NE) JE3.png|32px]] [[File:Inactive Redstone Wire (ES) JE3.png|32px]] [[File:Inactive Redstone Wire (SW) JE3.png|32px]] [[File:Inactive Redstone Wire (NW) JE3.png|32px]] [[File:Inactive Redstone Wire (NEW) JE3.png|32px]] [[File:Inactive Redstone Wire (NES) JE3.png|32px]] [[File:Inactive Redstone Wire (ESW) JE3.png|32px]] [[File:Inactive Redstone Wire (NSW) JE3.png|32px]] [[File:Inactive Redstone Wire (NESW) JE3.png|32px]]<br>[[File:Active Redstone Wire (NS) JE3.png|32px]] [[File:Active Redstone Wire (EW) JE3.png|32px]] [[File:Active Redstone Wire (NE) JE3.png|32px]] [[File:Active Redstone Wire (ES) JE3.png|32px]] [[File:Active Redstone Wire (SW) JE3.png|32px]] [[File:Active Redstone Wire (NW) JE3.png|32px]] [[File:Active Redstone Wire (NEW) JE3.png|32px]] [[File:Active Redstone Wire (NES) JE3.png|32px]] [[File:Active Redstone Wire (ESW) JE3.png|32px]] [[File:Active Redstone Wire (NSW) JE3.png|32px]] [[File:Active Redstone Wire (NESW) JE3.png|32px]] Fully off redstone wire is no longer black.
|Redstone dust can now be placed on [[snow]].
|Redstone is now used to craft [[powered rail]]s and [[detector rail]]s.}}
{{History||1.6.6|Redstone dust now checks if the block below has a solid top face or [[glowstone]], allowing it to be placed on it.}}
{{History||1.7|Redstone dust now connects to a [[redstone repeater|repeater]] without the dust being explicitly pointed at it.
|Redstone can now be used to craft [[piston]]s.}}
{{History||1.8|snap=Pre-release|Redstone can now be found in the new [[stronghold]] storeroom [[chest]]s, and in the new [[mineshaft]] chests.}}
{{History|java}}
{{History||1.0.0|snap=Beta 1.9 Prerelease 3|Redstone can now be [[brewing|brewed]] in a [[water bottle]] to create a [[mundane potion]].
|Redstone can now be found in the new [[stronghold]] altar [[chest]]s.
|Redstone now extends the [[potion]]s of [[Fire Resistance]], [[Slowness]], [[Swiftness]], [[Poison]], [[Weakness]] and [[Strength]].}}
{{History|||snap=Beta 1.9 Prerelease 4|Redstone now extends the new potion of [[Regeneration]].}}
{{History|||snap=RC1|[[File:Inactive Redstone Wire (unconnected) JE1.png|32px]] <br>[[File:Active Redstone Wire (unconnected) JE1.png|32px]] Redstone dust placement on one [[block]] has been changed from a "+" to a "•" shape.}}
{{History||?|Redstone wire block particles are now correctly colored.}}
{{History||1.1|snap=11w49a|Fixed redstone update bug.{{more info}}}}
{{History||1.2.1|snap=12w06a|Redstone can now be placed on [[glowstone]].}}
{{History|||snap=12w07a|Redstone is now used to craft [[redstone lamp]]s.}}
{{History||1.3.1|snap=12w21a|Redstone can now be [[trading|bought]] from priest [[villager]]s, at 2–4 redstone for 1 [[emerald]], making them [[renewable]].}}
{{History|||snap=12w22a|Redstone dust now generates in [[jungle temple]]s.}}
{{History|||snap=12w25a|Redstone dust can now be placed on top of upside-down [[slabs]] and [[stairs]].}}
{{History||1.4.2|snap=12w34a|Redstone now extends the new [[potion]]s of [[Night Vision]] and [[Invisibility]].}}
{{History|||snap=12w38a|[[Witch]]es have been added, which sometimes [[drops|drop]] redstone when killed.}}
{{History||1.5|snap=13w01a|Redstone can now be used to craft [[blocks of redstone]] and [[dropper]]s.}}
{{History||1.7.2|snap=13w36a|Redstone now extends the new [[potion]] of [[Water Breathing]].}}
{{History||1.8|snap=14w02a|[[Trading]] has been changed: cleric [[villager]]s now [[trading|sell]] 1–4 redstone for 1 [[emerald]].}}
{{History|||snap=14w25a|Redstone dust no longer changes to [[obsidian]] next to water when [[lava]] flows into it.}}
{{History|||snap=14w27a|Redstone now extends the new [[potion]] of [[Leaping]].}}
{{History||1.9|snap=15w31a|[[File:Inactive Redstone Wire (unconnected) JE2.png|32px]] [[File:Inactive Redstone Wire (NS) JE4.png|32px]] [[File:Inactive Redstone Wire (EW) JE4.png|32px]] [[File:Inactive Redstone Wire (NE) JE4.png|32px]] [[File:Inactive Redstone Wire (ES) JE4.png|32px]] [[File:Inactive Redstone Wire (SW) JE4.png|32px]] [[File:Inactive Redstone Wire (NW) JE4.png|32px]] [[File:Inactive Redstone Wire (NEW) JE4.png|32px]] [[File:Inactive Redstone Wire (NES) JE4.png|32px]] [[File:Inactive Redstone Wire (ESW) JE4.png|32px]] [[File:Inactive Redstone Wire (NSW) JE4.png|32px]] [[File:Inactive Redstone Wire (NESW) JE4.png|32px]]<br>[[File:Active Redstone Wire (unconnected) JE2.png|32px]] [[File:Active Redstone Wire (NS) JE4.png|32px]] [[File:Active Redstone Wire (EW) JE4.png|32px]] [[File:Active Redstone Wire (NE) JE4.png|32px]] [[File:Active Redstone Wire (ES) JE4.png|32px]] [[File:Active Redstone Wire (SW) JE4.png|32px]] [[File:Active Redstone Wire (NW) JE4.png|32px]] [[File:Active Redstone Wire (NEW) JE4.png|32px]] [[File:Active Redstone Wire (NES) JE4.png|32px]] [[File:Active Redstone Wire (ESW) JE4.png|32px]] [[File:Active Redstone Wire (NSW) JE4.png|32px]] [[File:Active Redstone Wire (NESW) JE4.png|32px]] Some slight changes have been made to redstone wire's appearance - the dot now extends outward with two more pixels, and the south-facing section of bends, T shapes and crosses now has one fewer pixel. It also appears straighter and more continuous in straight wire form.
|Redstone can no longer be added to extended [[potion]]s or tier-II potions.}}
{{History|||snap=15w44a|The average yield of redstone from [[dungeon]] [[chest]]s has been cut by more than half.
|The average yield of redstone in [[mineshaft]] chests has been increased.}}
{{History|||snap=15w46a|The hitbox of redstone now covers only part of the surface of the [[block]] below, based on the orientation of the redstone.}}
{{History||1.11|snap=16w39a|Redstone dust can now be found in chests in [[woodland mansion]]s.
|Redstone can now used to craft [[observer]]s.}}
{{History||1.13|snap=17w47a|The [[item]] form of "Redstone" has been renamed to "Redstone Wire".
|Prior to [[1.13/Flattening|''The Flattening'']], this [[block]]'s numeral ID was 55, and the [[item]]'s 331.}}
{{History|||snap=17w48a|"Redstone" has been renamed to "Redstone Dust".}}
{{History|||snap=18w07a|Redstone now extends the new [[potion of the Turtle Master]].}}
{{History||1.14|snap=18w43a|[[File:Redstone Dust JE2 BE2.png|32px]] The texture of redstone dust has been changed.}}
{{History|||snap=18w50a|Redstone dust can now be found in chests in [[village]] temples.}}
{{History|||snap=19w12b|Redstone dust can now be placed on [[glass]], [[ice]] and [[sea lantern]]s.}}
{{History|||snap=19w13a|Cleric villagers now give redstone dust to players under the [[Hero of the Village]] effect.}}
{{History||1.16|snap=20w06a|Redstone dust now has a bottom texture.}}
{{History|||snap=20w09a|Redstone can now be used to craft [[target]]s.}}
{{History|||snap=20w18a|Redstone dust placement on one [[block]] has been changed from a "•" back to a "+" shape.
|Redstone dust's hitbox is now no longer strictly a cuboid, and more closely matches the shape of the wiring.<ref>{{bug|MC-137336}}</ref>
|Upward going redstone dust now has a hitbox on the side of the [[block]] too, rather than only on the floor.<ref>{{bug|MC-153508}}</ref>
|Unconnected redstone dust now has all direction block states set to "side".
|The direction block states of redstone dust are now properly set to "side" at the end of a redstone wire on both ends, rather than only the one with other redstone besides it.
|[[File:Inactive Redstone Wire (N).png|32px]] [[File:Inactive Redstone Wire (E).png|32px]] [[File:Inactive Redstone Wire (S).png|32px]] [[File:Inactive Redstone Wire (W).png|32px]]<br>[[File:Active Redstone Wire (N).png|32px]] [[File:Active Redstone Wire (E).png|32px]] [[File:Active Redstone Wire (S).png|32px]] [[File:Active Redstone Wire (W).png|32px]] While not accessible in normal gameplay, redstone dust that points into one side, but not the opposite, now visually reaches halfway across the [[block]].}}
{{History|||snap=20w19a|Redstone dust now visually connects when going up [[soul sand]], 8-layer [[snow]] stacks and the back side of upside-down [[stairs]].
|[[Particles]] are now generated across the length of the redstone wire rather than the center of the [[block]].}}
{{History|||snap=20w21a|Redstone dust placement on one [[block]] is now toggleable between a "+" and a "•" shape, by {{control|interacting}} with it.}}
{{History||1.17|snap=21w08a|Redstone dust can now drop and be smelted from [[deepslate redstone ore]].}}
{{History||1.19|snap=22w13a|Redstone wire now generates in [[Ancient City|ancient cities]].}}
{{History||1.20<br>(Experimental)|link=1.19.4|snap=23w04a|Redstone dust can now be used as an armor trim material.}}

{{History|pocket alpha}}
{{History||v0.8.0|snap=build 1|[[File:Redstone Dust JE1 BE1.png|32px]] Added redstone as an [[item]]. 
|Redstone is now [[drops|dropped]] when [[breaking|mined]] from [[redstone ore]].
|Redstone can be used to craft [[compass]]es and [[clock]]s.}}
{{History|||snap=build 2|Redstone can now be used to craft [[powered rail]]s.}}
{{History||v0.11.0|snap=build 1|Redstone is now used to craft [[redstone block]]s.}}
{{History||v0.12.1|snap=build 1|Redstone has been added to the [[Creative]] [[inventory]], but it still cannot be placed. }}
{{History||v0.13.0|snap=build 1|Redstone can now be placed.
|Redstone is now used to craft [[redstone lamp]]s, [[note block]]s, [[detector rail]]s and [[redstone torch]]es.}}
{{History||v0.14.0|snap=build 1|Redstone is now used to craft [[dispenser]]s and [[dropper]]s.}}
{{History||v0.15.0|snap=build 1|Redstone is now used to craft [[piston]]s and [[observer]]s.}}
{{History|pocket}}
{{History||1.0.4|snap=alpha 1.0.4.0|Cleric [[villager]]s now [[trading|sell]] 1–4 redstone for an [[emerald]].}}
{{History||1.1.0|snap=alpha 1.1.0.0|Redstone can now be found in [[woodland mansion]]s.}}
{{History|bedrock}}
{{History||?|[[File:Inactive Redstone Wire (NE) BE.png|32px]] [[File:Inactive Redstone Wire (ES) BE.png|32px]] [[File:Inactive Redstone Wire (SW) BE.png|32px]] [[File:Inactive Redstone Wire (NW) BE.png|32px]] [[File:Inactive Redstone Wire (NEW) BE.png|32px]] [[File:Inactive Redstone Wire (NES) BE.png|32px]] [[File:Inactive Redstone Wire (ESW) BE.png|32px]] [[File:Inactive Redstone Wire (NSW) BE.png|32px]] [[File:Inactive Redstone Wire (NESW) BE.png|32px]]<br>[[File:Active Redstone Wire (NE) BE.png|32px]] [[File:Active Redstone Wire (ES) BE.png|32px]] [[File:Active Redstone Wire (SW) BE.png|32px]] [[File:Active Redstone Wire (NW) BE.png|32px]] [[File:Active Redstone Wire (NEW) BE.png|32px]] [[File:Active Redstone Wire (NES) BE.png|32px]] [[File:Active Redstone Wire (ESW) BE.png|32px]] [[File:Active Redstone Wire (NSW) BE.png|32px]] [[File:Active Redstone Wire (NESW) BE.png|32px]]<br>Placed redstone now assumes its current appearance with a more solid center. Its linear state appearences are unknown.}}
{{History||1.10.0|snap=beta 1.10.0.3|[[File:Redstone Dust JE2 BE2.png|32px]] The texture of redstone has been changed.}}
{{History||1.11.0|snap=beta 1.11.0.1|Redstone can now be found in [[desert]] [[village]] temple [[chest]]s.}}
{{History|||snap=beta 1.11.0.4|Cleric [[villager]]s now [[trading|sell]] 4 redstone as part of their first tier [[trading|trade]].}}
{{History||1.16.210|snap=beta 1.16.210.57|"Redstone" has been renamed to "Redstone Dust".}}
{{History||1.17.0|snap=beta 1.16.230.52|Redstone dust can now drop and be smelted from [[deepslate redstone ore]].}}
{{History||1.19.0|snap=beta 1.19.0.26|Redstone wire now generates in [[Ancient City|ancient cities]].}}
{{History||1.19.80|snap=beta 1.19.80.21|Redstone dust can now be used as an armor trim material.}}

{{History|console}}
{{History||xbox=TU1|xbone=CU1|ps=1.0|wiiu=Patch 1|switch=1.0.1|[[File:Redstone Dust JE1 BE1.png|32px]] Added redstone.}}
{{History||xbox=TU3|Redstone now connects to a [[redstone repeater|repeater]] without the dust being explicitly pointed at it.}}
{{History||xbox=none|xbone=none|ps=1.90|wiiu=none|switch=none|[[File:Redstone Dust JE2 BE2.png|32px]] The texture of redstone has been changed.}}
{{History||ps=1.95|Redstone can now be placed on [[glass]].}}

{{History|new 3ds}}
{{History||0.1.0|[[File:Redstone Dust JE1 BE1.png|32px]] Added redstone dust.}}
{{History|foot}}

=== Redstone wire "item" ===
{{:Technical blocks/Redstone Wire}}

== Gallery ==
=== Renders ===
; Java Edition
<gallery>
Inactive Redstone Wire (NESW).png | 
Inactive Redstone Wire (unconnected).png | 
Inactive Redstone Wire (NS).png | 
Inactive Redstone Wire (EW).png | 
Inactive Redstone Wire (NE).png | 
Inactive Redstone Wire (ES).png | 
Inactive Redstone Wire (SW).png | 
Inactive Redstone Wire (NW).png | 
Inactive Redstone Wire (NEW).png | 
Inactive Redstone Wire (NES).png | 
Inactive Redstone Wire (ESW).png | 
Inactive Redstone Wire (NSW).png
</gallery>
<gallery>
Active Redstone Wire (NESW).png | 
Active Redstone Wire (unconnected).png | 
Active Redstone Wire (NS).png | 
Active Redstone Wire (EW).png | 
Active Redstone Wire (NE).png | 
Active Redstone Wire (ES).png | 
Active Redstone Wire (SW).png | 
Active Redstone Wire (NW).png | 
Active Redstone Wire (NEW).png | 
Active Redstone Wire (NES).png | 
Active Redstone Wire (ESW).png | 
Active Redstone Wire (NSW).png
</gallery>

; Bedrock Edition
<gallery>
Inactive Redstone Wire (NESW) BE.png | 
Inactive Redstone Wire (NESW) BE.png | 
Inactive Redstone Wire (NS).png | 
Inactive Redstone Wire (EW).png | 
Inactive Redstone Wire (NE) BE.png | 
Inactive Redstone Wire (ES) BE.png | 
Inactive Redstone Wire (SW) BE.png | 
Inactive Redstone Wire (NW) BE.png | 
Inactive Redstone Wire (NEW) BE.png | 
Inactive Redstone Wire (NES) BE.png | 
Inactive Redstone Wire (ESW) BE.png | 
Inactive Redstone Wire (NSW) BE.png
</gallery>
<gallery>
Active Redstone Wire (NESW) BE.png | 
Active Redstone Wire (NESW) BE.png | 
Active Redstone Wire (NS).png | 
Active Redstone Wire (EW).png | 
Active Redstone Wire (NE) BE.png | 
Active Redstone Wire (ES) BE.png | 
Active Redstone Wire (SW) BE.png | 
Active Redstone Wire (NW) BE.png | 
Active Redstone Wire (NEW) BE.png | 
Active Redstone Wire (NES) BE.png | 
Active Redstone Wire (ESW) BE.png | 
Active Redstone Wire (NSW) BE.png
</gallery>

=== Screenshots ===
<gallery>
Slab Stair Redstone.png|First image of redstone dust on top of slabs and stairs.
File:Olivia Tinkering.jpeg|[[Olivia]] using a scarce amount of redstone dust.
File:23w32a.jpg|[[Sunny]] using a very long strip of redstone dust.
</gallery>

=== In other media ===
<gallery>
Powered By Redstone JINX.jpg|Official T-shirt artwork "Powered By Redstone" made by [https://www.jinx.com JINX].
File:Redstone Behind Chiseled Bookshelf Pixel Art.png|Pixel art of redstone dust.
</gallery>

== Issues ==
{{issue list|redstone|redstone dust|redstone wire}}

== Trivia ==
* Five updates for [[wikipedia:Windows 10 version history|Windows 10]] released from 2016 to 2018 were codenamed "Redstone", referencing ''Minecraft''.<ref>{{link|url=https://www.theverge.com/2015/4/7/8364355/microsoft-redstone-windows-updates|title=Microsoft plans ‘Redstone’ updates for Windows 10 in 2016|author=Tom Warren|website=The Verge|date=April 7, 2015}}</ref>
* The block has 1,296 possible block state combinations, the highest of all blocks as of 1.15.2, beating [[fire]]'s 512 and [[note block]]'s 800.
* According to {{el|ee}}, redstone dust contains radioactive [[element]]s.

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

{{Redstone}}
{{Blocks|Utility}}
{{Items}}

[[Category:Redstone mechanics]]
[[Category:Mechanisms]]
[[Category:Mechanics]]
[[Category:Generated structure blocks]]
[[Category:Non-solid blocks]]
[[Category:Brewing recipe]]

[[cs:Rudit]]
[[de:Redstone]]
[[el:Σκόνη Κοκκινόπετρας]]
[[es:Polvo de redstone]]
[[fr:Poudre de redstone]]
[[hu:Redstone]]
[[it:Polvere di redstone]]
[[ja:レッドストーンダスト]]
[[ko:레드스톤 가루]]
[[nl:Redstonestof]]
[[pl:Redstone]]
[[pt:Pó de redstone]]
[[ru:Красная пыль]]
[[th:ผงเรดสโตน]]
[[tr:Kızıltaş]]
[[uk:Редстоун]]
[[zh:红石粉]]</li></ul></nowiki>
Added ability to launch demo mode for non-premium users.
1.6.1
{{Extension DPL}}<ul><li>[[End Crystal|End Crystal]]<br/>{{ItemEntity
|image=End Crystal.gif
|imagesize=150px
|invimage=End Crystal
|renewable=Yes
|stackable=Yes (64)
|rarity=Rare
|drops=None
|size=
Height: 2 Blocks<br>Width: 2 Blocks
}}
An '''end crystal''' is an [[entity]] that can be [[Crafting|crafted]] or found on [[the End]]'s main island, where it heals the [[Ender Dragon|ender dragon]]. It can only be placed on [[obsidian]] or [[bedrock]] and [[Explosion|explodes]] instantly when attacked or damaged in most ways.

== Spawning ==

=== Natural generation ===

An end crystal is found atop each [[obsidian pillar]] on the central island of the End, each on top of a piece of [[bedrock]]. There are 10 end crystals in total, of which two are protected in "cages" of [[iron bars]]. All end crystals respawn one after another as the respawning process of the [[ender dragon]] starts.

== Obtaining ==

=== Crafting ===

{{Crafting
  |A1=Glass
  |B1=Glass
  |C1=Glass
  |A2=Glass
  |B2=Eye of Ender
  |C2=Glass
  |A3=Glass
  |B3=Ghast Tear
  |C3=Glass
  |Output= End Crystal
  |type= Decoration block
}}

== Usage ==

=== Healing the ender dragon ===

Their primary purpose is to recharge the health of the ender dragon, who gains a charge from the nearest crystal within a cuboid extending 32 blocks from the dragon in all directions. The dragon is healed {{hp|1}} each half-second. If multiple ender dragons are spawned, an end crystal can affect multiple dragons at the same time. The healing beam is neither obstructed nor is its power diminished by entities or blocks.

=== Respawning the ender dragon ===
[[File:End Crystals on the Exit portal.png|right|thumb|How to arrange end crystals on the exit portal to respawn the ender dragon.]]

As items, end crystals may be placed on bedrock and [[obsidian]], if the two blocks above the bedrock or obsidian block are air or replaceable blocks and no other entities intersect the area. When an end crystal is placed in [[the End]], a [[fire]] block is created at the end crystal location. If four are placed on the end [[exit portal]], one on each of the flat sides, the crystals respawn the original end crystals on the obsidian pillars, as well as resurrect the dragon itself, before exploding. The top of each pillar also explodes, destroying any player-placed blocks. This happens even if TNT explosions are turned off in settings.

If the exit portal is ever broken for any reason, end crystals can still be placed on obsidian blocks with the same location as the exit portal.

=== Explosions ===

End crystals explode when attacked or damaged in most ways, even by attacks that normally do zero damage. They are not affected by exploding fireworks, and if damaged by an explosion, they disappear instead of exploding.{{Only|Java}}<ref>{{bug|MC-118429||End crystals don't explode when destroyed by nearby explosions}}</ref> The end crystal's [[explosion]] has an [[Explosion#Explosion strength|explosion strength]] of 6, the same as a [[charged creeper]]. The end crystal's fire often remains after the crystal explodes. Any ender dragon charging from the crystal when it is destroyed takes {{hp|10}} damage.

{{IN|java}}, an end crystal's explosion can be [[blocking|blocked]] by a [[shield]].

Although an ender dragon damages most blocks and entities in its path, it cannot destroy end crystals simply by going near them.

Placing [[water]] on the end crystal will neutralize the blast effect, but not the [[damage]] or knockback.

End crystals with obsidian or bedrock below them will not damage blocks below them when they explode.

{{IN|bedrock}}, having the game rule {{cd|mobGriefing}} to {{cd|false}} will prevent the End Crystal from destroying any blocks. While {{in|java}} the same game rule will not prevent the End Crystal from destroying any blocks.

=== Beams ===
The end crystal naturally shoots a beam at the ender dragon and heals it when the dragon is within range. This beam can be manually created using the command {{cmd|data merge entity @e[type{{=}}end_crystal,limit{{=}}1] {BeamTarget:{X:0, Y:0, Z:0<nowiki>}}}}. The beam can be pointed in any direction, allowing it to mark locations or objects.

=== Properties ===
[[File:End Crystal (Slateless).gif|thumb|A base-less end crystal.]]  

End crystals are of two kinds: the ones with a base beneath them are created either by game mechanism or by the {{cmd|summon}} command; while the base-less ones are created by players by manually placing the crystal items on top of [[obsidian]] or [[bedrock]].

The base appears to be made of bedrock, with a crystal hovering over it. While in the End, a crystal continually generates fire at its current position, one block above the base (directly on top of the block the base is embedded in), replacing any other block at that location. This fire is capable of spreading.

The end crystal entity is not solid and can be walked through freely. End crystals can be pushed by [[piston]]s, but they explode if moved while on fire. Because fire is checked only when an entity moves, end crystals do not normally take damage from their own fire unless moved.

== Sounds ==
{{edition|java}}:
{{Sound table
|sound=Explosion1.ogg
|sound2=Explosion2.ogg
|sound3=Explosion3.ogg
|sound4=Explosion4.ogg
|subtitle=Explosion
|source=block
|description=When an end crystal explodes
|id=entity.generic.explode
|translationkey=subtitles.entity.generic.explode
|volume=4.0
|pitch=0.56-0.84
|distance=16
|foot=1}}

{{edition|bedrock}}:
{{Sound table
|type=bedrock
|sound=Explosion1.ogg
|sound2=Explosion2.ogg
|sound3=Explosion3.ogg
|sound4=Explosion4.ogg
|source=block
|description=When an end crystal explodes
|id=random.explode
|volume=4.0
|pitch=1.0
|foot=1}}

== Data values ==
=== ID ===
{{edition|java}}:
{{ID table
|edition=java
|firstcolumnname=Item
|showforms=y
|generatetranslationkeys=y
|displayname=End Crystal
|spritetype=item
|nameid=end_crystal
|form=item
|foot=1}}
{{ID table
|edition=java
|firstcolumnname=Entity
|generatetranslationkeys=y
|displayname=End Crystal
|spritetype=entity
|nameid=end_crystal
|foot=1}}

{{edition|bedrock}}:
{{ID table
|edition=bedrock
|firstcolumnname=Item
|shownumericids=y
|showforms=y
|notshowbeitemforms=y
|generatetranslationkeys=y
|displayname=End Crystal
|spritetype=item
|nameid=end_crystal
|id=637
|form=item
|foot=1}} 
{{ID table
|edition=bedrock
|firstcolumnname=Entity
|shownumericids=y
|generatetranslationkeys=y
|displayname=End Crystal
|spritetype=entity
|nameid=ender_crystal
|id=71
|foot=1}}

=== Entity data ===

End crystals have entity data that define various properties of the entity.

{{el|java}}:
{{main|Entity format}}
{{/ED}}

{{el|bedrock}}:
: See [[Bedrock Edition level format/Entity format]].

== Achievements ==
{{load achievements|The End... Again...}}

== Advancements ==
{{load advancements|The End... Again...}}

== History ==
[[File:End Crystal 19w38a.gif|thumb|Java Edition 19w38a]]
{{History|java}}
{{History||1.0.0|snap=Beta 1.9 Prerelease 6|[[File:End Crystal JE1 BE1.png|32px]] Added ender crystals.}}
{{History||1.2.1|snap=12w04a|Previously, ender crystals could be spawned using [[spawn egg]]s with ID 200 (in a [[server]], these were created using {{cmd|give 383 1 200}}). The spawned crystal would be positioned where a natural crystal would be if there was a bedrock block at the location. It was still possible until 1.9 to obtain an end crystal spawn egg, but it would not spawn anything.}}
{{History||1.7.2|snap=13w36a|Ender crystals can now be spawned with the {{cmd|summon}} command.}}
{{History||1.8|snap=14w06a|Ender crystals now generate one [[block]] lower. The fire they generate destroys the [[bedrock]] block that is supposed to be underneath (see {{bug|MC-47526}}).}}
{{History||1.9|snap=15w31a|Ender crystals generate at the correct Y-level again.}}
{{History|||snap=15w33c|Respawning the ender dragon now also respawns the ender crystals on the obsidian pillars.
|Ender crystals now have a compound BeamTarget tag that hold the X, Y, Z block location the beam points to.}}
{{History|||snap=15w44a|"Ender crystals" have been renamed to "end crystals".
|[[File:End Crystal (item) JE1 BE1.png|32px]] End crystals can now be obtained as an item.
|End crystals now drop from [[skeleton trap]] horses and can be placed only on [[obsidian]] or bedrock. Placing several of them atop the end exit portal respawns the ender dragon.}}
{{History|||snap=15w44b|End crystals are no longer dropped by [[skeleton horse]]s.
|Added crafting recipe for end crystals, making end crystals [[renewable]].}}
{{History|||snap=15w49a|End crystals now require [[air]]/replaceable [[block]]s and lack of [[entity|entities]] for placement.}}
{{History|||snap=15w51a|End crystals can no longer be placed in [[Adventure mode]].}}
{{History||1.11|snap=16w32a|The entity ID has been changed from <code>EnderCrystal</code> to <code>ender_crystal</code>.}}
{{History||1.13|snap=17w47a|Prior to [[1.13/Flattening|''The Flattening'']], this [[item]]'s numeral ID was 426.}}
{{History|||snap=18w20b|Renamed to "End Crystal".}}
{{History|||snap=pre5|Entity ID has been changed to <code>end_crystal</code>.}}
{{History||1.14|snap=18w43a|[[File:End Crystal JE2.png|32px]][[File:End Crystal (item) JE2 BE2.png|32px]] The textures of end crystals and the end crystal [[item]] have been changed.}}
{{History||1.19.3|snap=22w43a|End crystal explosions can now be [[blocking|blocked]] by [[shield]]s.<ref>{{bug|MC-188247|||Fixed}}</ref>}}

{{History|pocket}}
{{History||1.0.0|snap=alpha 0.17.0.1|[[File:End Crystal JE1 BE1.png|32px]][[File:End Crystal (item) JE1 BE1.png|32px]] Added end crystals.}}
{{History|bedrock}}
{{History||1.6.0|snap=?|[[File:End Crystal BE2.png|32px]] [[File:End Crystal BE2.gif|32px]] The model of the end crystals has been changed. It has now two cubes instead of three.}}
{{History||1.10.0|snap=beta 1.10.0.3|[[File:End Crystal BE3.png|32px]][[File:End Crystal (item) JE2 BE2.png|32px]] The textures of end crystals and the end crystal item have been changed.}}
{{History||1.17.10|snap=beta 1.17.10.20|[[File:End Crystal JE2.png|32px]] The model of the end crystals has been changed to have three cubes again, and to match ''Java Edition''.}}
{{History||1.19.70|snap=beta 1.19.70.20|Increased end crystal collision box size to match ''Java Edition''.|End crystals with obsidian or bedrock below them now will not damage blocks below them when they explode.}}

{{History|console}}
{{History||xbox=TU9|xbone=CU1|ps=1.0|wiiu=Patch 1|[[File:End Crystal JE1 BE1.png|32px]] Added ender crystals.}}
{{History||xbox=TU31|xbone=CU19|ps=1.22|wiiu=Patch 3|Ender crystals now generate one block lower. The fire they generate destroys the [[bedrock]] block that is supposed to be underneath.}}
{{History||xbox=TU46|xbone=CU36|ps=1.38|wiiu=Patch 15|"Ender crystals" have been renamed to "end crystals".
|[[File:End Crystal (item) JE1 BE1.png|32px]] End crystals can now be obtained as an [[item]]. 
|End crystals now drop from [[skeleton trap]] horses and can be placed only on [[obsidian]] or bedrock. Placing several of them atop the [[end portal|end exit portal]] respawns the ender dragon.
|Added a crafting recipe for end crystals.}}
{{History||xbox=none|xbone=none|ps=1.90|wiiu=none|switch=none|[[File:End Crystal JE2.png|32px]][[File:End Crystal (item) JE2 BE2.png|32px]] The textures of end crystals and the end crystal item have been changed.}}

{{History|new 3ds}}
{{History||1.7.10|[[File:End Crystal JE1 BE1.png|32px]][[File:End Crystal (item) JE1 BE1.png|32px]] Added end crystals.}}
{{History|foot}}

== Issues ==
{{issue list}}

== Trivia ==
* According to [[Jens Bergensten|Jeb]], the reason behind the current crafting recipe using glass as opposed to [[Chorus Fruit|chorus fruit]] or any materials introduced in [[Java Edition 1.9|1.9]] is as a means for players to craft end crystals in older worlds that the dragon has already been killed in.<ref>{{tweet|jeb_|667000226524372992|The problem is that you need to be able to craft the crystals on worlds in which the dragon has been destroyed already|November 18, 2015}}</ref>
* A historical rendition of the [[beacon]] block featured an animated entity within it, which resembled a yellow miniaturized end crystal. The bedrock platform of the end crystal entity would also render below the beacon, though this would normally be hidden within the block below.
* Using a [[piston]] to push an end crystal's fire into an end portal block deletes the end portal block. However, natural portal blocks regenerate if the end crystal is moved.

== Gallery ==
<gallery>
End Crystal Usage.png|Using end crystals to respawn the ender dragon.
Crystal Link.png|An ender dragon being hit with the "healing beam" of an end crystal.
Ender Crystal.png|An end crystal.
EnderCrystalOverworld.png|An end crystal in the Overworld spawned using {{cmd|summon}} {{code|end_crystal}}.
Ender Dragon Revival.png|End crystals respawning the ender dragon.
CagedEnderCrystal.png|A caged end crystal.
Respawn ender dragon.png|A [[player]] trying to respawn the ender dragon.
End Crystal (item).gif|An animation of the item of the end crystal.
</gallery>

== References ==
{{reflist}}

{{Entities}}
{{Items}}

[[de:Enderkristall]]
[[el:Κρύσταλλος του Ender]]
[[es:Cristal del End]]
[[fr:Cristal de l'End]]
[[ja:エンドクリスタル]]
[[ko:엔드 수정]]
[[nl:Endkristal]]
[[pl:Kryształ Endu]]
[[pt:Cristal do End]]
[[ru:Кристалл Края]]
[[th:คริสตัลเอนด์]]
[[uk:Кристал Енду]]
[[zh:末影水晶]]</li><li>[[Reality Vision|Reality Vision]]<br/>{{Joke feature}}
{{Item
| title = Reality Vision
| image = Reality Vision.png
| renewable = No
| stackable = Yes (64)
}}

The '''Reality vision''' was a joke [[helmet]].

== Usage ==
Reality vision was equipped via the [[helmet]] slot. When equipped, it showed a [[wikipedia:Mini-map|minimap]] in the bottom-center of the screen (which moved when the [[player]]'s camera moves). The minimap showed all [[chunk]]s that were currently rendered. The player's location was represented by a green [[beacon]] beam marker on the map.

It displayed a vision overlay (similar to the [[pumpkin]] overlay). The overlay would change to a new overlay if the player went into third person (unlike the pumpkin overlay), which made the screen appear like an old [[wikipedia:Television|television]] screen. The overlay was called <code>cantseeshit<!-- Do not change this; this is that word that is actually used-->captain.png</code> in the assets folder. It activated a [[Shaders|shader]] when equipped (<code>scan_pincushion</code>).

== Sounds ==

{{Sound table
|sound=Equipvr.ogg
|subtitle=''None''
|source=player
|description=When equipped
|id=item.reality_vision.use
|translationkey=''None''
|volume=1.0
|pitch=1.0
|distance=16
|foot=1}}

== Data values ==
=== ID ===
{{ID table
|edition=java
|shownumericids=y
|showforms=y
|generatetranslationkeys=y
|displayname=Reality Vision
|spritetype=item
|nameid=reality_vision
|id=500
|form=item
|translationkey=item.realityVision.name
|foot=1}}

== History ==
{{History|java}}
{{History||1.RV-Pre1|[[File:Reality_Vision_(item).png|32px]] [[File:Reality Vision.png|32px]] Added reality vision.}}
{{History|foot}}

== Issues ==
Reality Vision is an unsupported item due to being an [[Wikipedia:April Fools' Day|April Fools']] joke, and therefore such issues relating to them will not be fixed.

== Trivia ==
* [[Sign]]s display the text "OBEY" while equipped, a reference to the movie [[wikipedia:They Live|''They Live'']].

== Gallery ==

<gallery>
Sign2.png|The [[sign]] texture found in the game files.
OBEY.png|OBEY seen in a sign.
OBEY sign in 1.RV-Pre1..png|OBEY seen in a sign, but seen from a better perspective. 
TechGear.png|A [[player]] wearing reality vision, featured in this [[wikipedia:April Fools' Day|April Fools']] joke version.
</gallery>

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[[Category:Non-renewable resources]]
[[Category:Joke items]]

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13w16aNew launcher added. See launcher history here.

Gallery

Version history

2010–16

2016–19

2019–present

Backgrounds

Trivia

Launcher Creeper faceLauncher shrug emoji
  • In the top left corner of the 2016–19 launcher, a barely visible button could be found which randomly shows either a creeper face or a shrug kaomoji ¯\_(ツ)_/¯. It glowed white when clicked, but had no use at all. This was removed in the 2019 redesign of the launcher.
    • The creeper face as well as shrug were used for the language selection menu during the beta phase of the launcher, but when a globe was added instead both were simply moved downwards to be kept as an Easter egg.
  • Hovering long enough over the "Play" button in the 2016–19 launcher will cause random mobs to appear on the right side of the window.

References

See also

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