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Power SourcesAdded in 1.3.1

TRIPWIRE HOOK

Placed in pairs with string between them. Outputs signal strength 15 when an entity passes through the string. Can span up to 40 blocks.

Crafting Recipe

1 Iron Ingot + 1 Stick + 1 Wooden Plank → 2 Tripwire Hooks

Signal Behavior

Input

Entity crossing the tripwire string

Output

Signal strength 15 when triggered

Max Signal Strength

15

Delay

None (instant activation)

Modes

  • Triggered when entity passes through string

Common Uses

  • Long-range detection
  • Hidden traps
  • Doorway detection
  • Perimeter alarms

Common Mistakes

  • !String must connect two hooks facing each other
  • !Breaking string triggers the hook
  • !Max 40 blocks between hooks
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