What is Dispenser in Minecraft?
A dispenser is a special redstone block that can use or shoot out items placed inside it. It looks like a furnace with a circular mouth on the front. Its main purpose is to automate actions that would normally require a player. For example, a dispenser can shoot arrows, place a block of water, use shears on a sheep, or equip a player with armor. This makes it an incredibly versatile and powerful tool for creating traps, automated farms, and other clever contraptions. It is different from a dropper, which just drops the item. A dispenser actually uses the item. It is a key component for any player who wants to dive into the world of redstone automation.
How to get Dispenser in Minecraft
The only way to get a dispenser is by crafting it. It does not generate naturally in the world. The crafting recipe requires a few different materials, including one that can be a bit tricky to get. You will need seven cobblestone, one bow, and one piece of redstone dust. Cobblestone and redstone dust are easy to find from mining. The bow is the tricky part. You can craft a bow using three sticks and three string. You get string from killing spiders or breaking cobwebs. A bow must be at full durability to be used in the recipe. Once you have all your materials, open a crafting table. Arrange the seven cobblestone in a U shape, place the bow in the center slot, and place the redstone dust in the bottom middle slot. This will create one dispenser.
How to use Dispenser in Minecraft
To use a dispenser, you first need to place it and then right click it to open its nine slot inventory. You can fill it with items you want it to use, like arrows, water buckets, or armor. Then, you need to give it a redstone signal from a button, lever, or pressure plate. When the dispenser receives a signal, it will randomly choose one item from its inventory and use it. If you put arrows in it, it will shoot an arrow. If you put a water bucket in it, it will place a water source block in front of it. If you put TNT in it, it will place and ignite the TNT. The possibilities are huge. Dispensers are the heart of many automated farms, like sheep farms that automatically shear the sheep, and are also perfect for building traps to defend your base.
How to craft Dispenser in Minecraft
Crafting Table
What can Dispenser make in Minecraft
No items can be crafted.