Thread in Minecraft
String is a versatile raw material in Minecraft that is used in many crafting recipes. It can be obtained in various ways and plays an important role in the production of tools, weapons and decorations.
Locations & extraction
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Killed spiders (day & night, also cave spiders) - Drop from 0-2 threads
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Destroy spider webs with scissors or sword (preferably with caution)
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Chests in dungeons, temples or bastions
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cats - Occasionally bring the player threads as a gift (in the morning, after taming and sleeping)
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Trade - Thread can occasionally be bought from villagers (e.g. shepherds)
Use
Crafting:
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Bow (3 sticks + 3 threads)
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Fishing rod (3 sticks + 2 threads)
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Crossbow (3 sticks + 2 strings + iron + hook)
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Line (4 threads + 1 slime ball = 2 lines)
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Wool (4 threads = 1 wool)
Redstone mechanism:
- Used to activate hook and trip wire
Decoration:
- Can be placed on surfaces as a virtually invisible block (e.g. for carpet placement without backing block)
Tips
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Spider farms are suitable for automatic thread production
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Use threads to secure bases with tripwire traps
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In combination with carpets, invisible bridges or decorative elements can be created
Trivia
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Threads can also be stretched horizontally between two hooks (trip wire)
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Threads are not recognized by Villagers and do not interfere with their path
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Thread can be placed on blocks to prevent mob spawns on glass or carpets
