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What does a trapped chest do?

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A trapped chest can send a redstone signal nearby when opened. Examples:Activate TNT, Open fence gates, open trapdoors, and open doors.

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How do I use a tripwire hook? Just for a chest?

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Place a tripwire hook on two solid blocks such as cobblestone or dirt, and use string that you get from spiders as the tripwire. Place redstone dust connected to the block that the tripwire is attached to. As long as an entity such as a mob or player is standing on the tripwire, whether walking across or just standing there, it will be sending a redstone signal. This is good for home defense if you can conceal the tripwire hooks.

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Can I use the chest to hold inventory?

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Yes, a trapped chest acts the same as a normal chest in terms of holding items.

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Can I lock a trapped chest?

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You cannot lock a trapped chest or any other storage container in Minecraft without the use of mods. However, if you place a solid block above the chest nobody will be able to open it, including you.

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What is difference of a trapped chest and a chest?

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Normal chests do not trigger a redstone signal, but trapped chests do trigger redstone machines. Do not use normal chests in traps shown above.

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How do you set up the arrow shooting trapped chest? Making a cool temple filled with booby traps and cool treasure. I can use advice or tips on traps.

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Fill a dispenser with arrows, then use redstone dust to connect it to your trapped chest.

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